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She Drowns Slowly

By blue degrees she drowns slowly
Like rain, fear lightly fills my palm
Amid rash seas she troubles me
Not by her fury, but her calm

Not by her fury, but her calm
Amid rash seas she troubles me
Like rain, fear lightly fills my palm
By blue degrees she drowns slowly.

08/09/20

For "Mirror Mirror" contest
Sponsor: John Lawless

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Susan Ashley Date: 9/8/2020 9:41:00 AM As always, the beauty and depth of your artistry captures my imagination and takes my heart along with it. Gorgeous poetry, Michelle. Reading it in mirror image makes it especially striking. Your brilliant elegance shines, my dear friend. Belated congratulations for a wonderful win. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Login to Reply

Jan Allison Date: 8/21/2020 12:51:00 PM Dropping back to say many congrats on your win Michelle:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply

Paul Callus Date: 8/21/2020 4:05:00 AM I am captivated by your metaphorical projection, Michelle. The 1st/end line strikes me most. ~ Congratulations on your fine win. Regards // paul Login to Reply

Sam Kauffman Date: 8/20/2020 10:05:00 PM Michelle, this mirror poem spills over in elegance and emotion. So well written my friend! Congratulations on sharing placement on the winners list! All the best to you! Login to Reply

Jenna Logan Date: 8/20/2020 2:57:00 PM Congratulations on your winning entry, Michelle. Login to Reply

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 8/13/2020 11:02:00 AM Superb poetry Michelle - the 'Mirror Mirror' contest has revealed incredible poetic talent on the soup - best of luck though doubt you need it! Blessings Jennifer. Login to Reply

Caren Krutsinger Date: 8/12/2020 6:31:00 PM This one is exquisite Michelle. Login to Reply

Rico Leffanta Date: 8/12/2020 11:49:00 AM Don't we all? Well said! Good luck in the contest! Aloha! Rico Login to Reply

Hannington Mumo Date: 8/10/2020 11:28:00 AM This deliciously simultaneous reversing of lines and stanzas sounds incredibly delectable to the poetry-adoring chords within one's innermost mystic sancta. I actually feel like I should at once mimic and choicelessly perfect these sweetly delicate poetical contrivings...but, after all, what else could the well-knowing reader expect from any "Faulkner" -regardless of their uncannily tell-tale literary/kindred etymologies. Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 8/11/2020 3:29:00 PM Your comment is so introspective and intelligent it humbles me, I appreciate your generous thoughts, Hannington.

John Hamilton Date: 8/10/2020 6:58:00 AM This is a wonderful poem Michelle, I enjoyed the concept of mirrored phrases, if for a contest should do well! Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 8/11/2020 3:28:00 PM Thank you for your kind comment, John-

Gershon Wolf Date: 8/9/2020 3:36:00 PM This 'mirror image' reflects well on you and your abilities, Michelle! Superb! :) gw Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 8/9/2020 9:41:00 PM I am proud to get such a high grade from you, gw!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 8/9/2020 3:29:00 PM oh wow. stunning piece. a fave <3 Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 8/9/2020 9:39:00 PM That made me smile :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 8/9/2020 3:29:00 PM I forgot! Good luck in the contest! ~x Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 8/9/2020 9:40:00 PM Let's hope so!

Jan Allison Date: 8/9/2020 2:54:00 PM what a wonderful mirror poem Michelle it reads so brilliantly - not sure i can even think of a theme for this contest:-( hugs jan xx Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 8/9/2020 3:03:00 PM Appreciate it, Jan, many thanks-

John Watt Date: 8/9/2020 2:35:00 PM A wonderful entry, Michelle; it flows so perfectly. Your talent shines yet again. "In blue degrees" is such a captivating phrase. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 8/9/2020 10:01:00 PM Even better! Michelle Faulkner Date: 8/9/2020 3:02:00 PM Thank you, John (I actually just now made an edit so it's now 'by blue degrees) but I am glad you enjoyed it!