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Ship in a Bottle

I was born to sail. I can hear whispers of the ocean calling me, but there are no tides upon this mantlepiece. I cannot set sail, trapped in this glass cocoon, collecting dust.. I am no resting place for flies. Eyes gaze at me in wonderment, at the patience and precision of my imprisonment, unaware my masts are raised.... Waiting, for the seal to break and set me free upon open waters. In the confinement of my stillness, I remain poised for this fortress to shatter. This shield may preserve my charm, but its glass walls prevent a voyage of purpose, where I can feel the breeze and admire my reflection on waves.

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Date: 8/12/2024 1:41:00 PM
Building a beautiful inner world that is never tested in the raw open outter world? Do I detect a metaphor? AHOY MATEY come test thyself on the open sea. Meet me on Suno dot com for music writing you see. I bet you would be profound at it. Just a thought....
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Date: 7/29/2024 6:42:00 AM
Sometimes nobody saves us but ourselves. "This shield may preserve my charm, but its glass walls prevent a voyage of purpose, where I can feel the breeze and admire my reflection on waves." I love the yearn to set loose and be free regardless of of the hurt that may come or the beauty that might dim. That's how life should be. To break walla that prevents us from shining, from living and being happy. I love the metaphors and imagery used Dear Silent. You're such a great weaver of words.
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Date: 7/29/2024 6:43:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD. Sorry I'm late. I've been late to my dreams recently. Insomnia rented a space in my house.
Date: 7/25/2024 7:38:00 PM
Congrats also on POTD!!
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Date: 7/25/2024 6:14:00 AM
So unique and beautiful, SO:)
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Date: 7/24/2024 5:29:00 PM
Interesting write! The ship longs to set sail, have a purpose…in stillness, shatterproof, imprisonment. Love “I am no resting place for flies.” The ship’s collecting dust, interred, reminders of an urn, a body wanting to be set free. Hugs ~ Kim
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Date: 7/24/2024 10:46:00 AM
Profound writing. You bring to attention the same trap many of us find ourselves within, enclosed by the rules of society, often in conflict with those of God. You need to do what I did, get a cat. "This shield may preserve my charm, but its glass walls prevent a voyage of purpose," -- Wonderful truth in imagery.
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Date: 7/24/2024 8:45:00 AM
Wow, absolutely beautifully fantastic. Congrats on this worthy POTD!
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Date: 7/23/2024 10:06:00 PM
Hello Silent One! Congratulations on POTD! What another masterpiece from your pen. The imagery and intense emotions are beautiful. I grew up sailing. The expression from this piece are magnificent. Blessings Chantelle
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Date: 7/23/2024 6:28:00 PM
Congratulations on POTD! I truly enjoyed reading your words about a ship in a bottle and how that must feel. A good metaphor or symbol of preserving beauty and perfection but in so doing, one must never be tested and tried. The passionlessness of virginity. Most of the good things in life make messes!
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Date: 7/23/2024 5:28:00 PM
Congratulations on POTD. :)
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Date: 7/23/2024 12:21:00 PM
beautiful and inspiring, the first verse is awasome, thank you so much
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Date: 7/23/2024 11:52:00 AM
Always desiring to ' feel the breeze and admire my reflection on waves. ' I can relate. :) Gliding, floating or sailing is a wonderful way to enjoy life. I understand admiring the beauty of nature and each moment, but it's nice actually being in nature, embracing the blessings. Congratulations Silent One, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 7/23/2024 11:10:00 AM
Stunning personification, Silent One. Congrats on POTD. Setting sail now, Admiral Wolf
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Date: 7/23/2024 10:41:00 AM
Away all boats! An amazing piece, S O, and congrats on POTD.
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Date: 7/23/2024 9:41:00 AM
Yearning to break free upon the ocean of eternity, a quiet desperation as so many of us feel? Deep within I contain multitudes, but when the ocean calls, I'm obliged to answer that call. Congratulations on POTD SO! Wonderful metaphors & imagery.
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Date: 7/23/2024 9:25:00 AM
Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Ship in a Bottle" write again....  Have a wonderful day writing away................
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Date: 7/23/2024 8:38:00 AM
Silent One, I love the them here. The confinement, longing. Top shelf poem. Congratulations, on Your POTD.
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Date: 7/23/2024 7:32:00 AM
Congratulations on receiving potd. Well deserved!
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Date: 7/23/2024 6:26:00 AM
Sailing remains a dream though the ocean calls, Congrats on POTD
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Date: 7/23/2024 4:48:00 AM
A bit like my poem Swim or Emergent. Of course, your style is always unique and full of charm. Congrats on getting Potd again
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Date: 7/23/2024 4:35:00 AM
Quite an imaginative and exquisite poem, Silent One. Beauteous POTD. Enjoy your special poetry day. :)
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Date: 7/23/2024 4:19:00 AM
This is exquisitely captivating. Christmas tree village people would likely enjoy steering this ship if it ever breaks loose. Congratulations on POTD.
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Date: 7/23/2024 3:55:00 AM
S.O….WOW!! This poem is so incredibly touching….l felt the feeling of being trapped and the need to break free from that glass cocoon to sail away into freedom!! I felt sadness and a sense of anxiousness for that ship! Your poem made me really feel….Brilliant write and so worthy of POTD….Congrats….Debx
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Date: 7/23/2024 3:19:00 AM
A wonderful exercise of imagination. Thanks for taking me with you.
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Date: 7/23/2024 3:12:00 AM
Silent One, wonderfully penned, love the imagery of the ship in the bottle, congratulations on POTD.
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