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She'd spent the day on the beach, all alone, as skies of morning peach turned amber gold. Silence broken by cries of gulls, echoing her own as waves were curling; over the ocean they rolled. She lazed in a hammock strung beneath palm trees, trying to erase from memory the words he spoke. His voice drifted on the wind of a warm summer breeze. Utterances about the promises he'd made then broke. She read a little, did too much thinking, mostly slept. It was exhausting to do nothing and yet feel so jaded, unless of course she counted the hours she'd wept. A shadow fell across her face when sunlight faded.

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Date: 5/14/2023 12:37:00 PM
Wow! Lin, This is sad yet beautifully written—stellar content and imagery. Your words caused the reader to empathize with the woman in your story. Excellent job. Enjoy the rest of your day. PS, Do you celebrate Mother's Day? If so Happy Mother's Day my friend;-) Alexis
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Date: 5/14/2023 12:14:00 PM
Nicely penned poem with great thoughts and wonderful imagery. Happy Mother's Day dear friend.
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Date: 5/14/2023 12:22:00 PM
Thank you very much. ;-)
Date: 5/14/2023 9:43:00 AM
Beautiful Lin! Debx
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Date: 5/14/2023 8:36:00 AM
This is real nice Lin, the contrasts between colours, shades, and sounds work really well against the backdrop of upset and heartbreak, a beautifully penned poem, cheers David
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Date: 5/14/2023 12:21:00 PM
I love the way you see as though through my eyes. Thank you very much, David.
Date: 5/14/2023 8:14:00 AM
Lin, a superb poem, well expressed, full of emotion and sadness, the beach is a great place to grieve.
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Date: 5/14/2023 12:19:00 PM
I love the sights and sounds. thanks a lot, Tania.
Date: 5/14/2023 6:53:00 AM
Your poetry, Lin, does a wonderful job of evoking a sense of melancholy. Outstanding work! How wistful and introspective
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Date: 5/14/2023 12:18:00 PM
I’m very encouraged by your comments, Lasaad. Thank you.
Date: 5/14/2023 5:38:00 AM
So melancholy and contemplative this is Lin! Perfectly setting the mood, one can really feel the sadness. A terrific write!
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Date: 5/14/2023 5:47:00 AM
Morning, Mike. Quite a gift to a poet is a comment such as you bestow. Your sensitivity to emotions is always present in your poetry and in your response to the lines of others. Thank you...
Date: 5/14/2023 5:07:00 AM
A soliloquy whispered in the voice of sadness. Beautifully done Lin.
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Date: 5/14/2023 5:09:00 AM
Good morning, John and thanks for your wistful comments. They fit the mood of my poem. ;-)

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