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TEMPLE BELLS

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ the mahurat bells rang as spines cracked like temple doors— pages breathing worlds into the cutest silence where past participles dreamt
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November 10, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Wow, what stunning poetry. Great insight and expression, with lovely meter and rhyme. Such a concise yet profound statement. Impressive work, dear Sara.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I'm grateful for your visit, kind Sotto, and for your complimentary words. They mean a great deal to me, Texas hugs, Sara
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November 10, 2025 at 3:16 AM
A lot to be said for ancient practices and wisdom. Don't you think the Ancient Greeks were a lot smarter than present day college professors? So much for evolution, that can work both ways. Blessings my friend.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I appreciate your thoughts and I tend to agree....wishing you a blessed evening, Sara
Dietrich Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Very unusual and creative imagery.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
many thanks, Andrea.
Buhagiar Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 1:17 AM
So short and meaningful. Well done, Sara.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
thanks for visiting, Victor, and for your kind words! blessings, Sara
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November 9, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Ah, I have a Tibetan bells at home and a Dorje too lol all sacred objects, also a prayer wheel that I adore. I'm a collector of the sacred Sara, love
Etgen-Baker Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
thanks for telling me...I once had a prayer wheel but I gave it to my youngest stepdaughter some years ago.
Hind Avatar
November 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Very magnetic- an enjoyment :) <3
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November 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
thank you, Paige! hugs <3 Sara
Rolland Avatar
November 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
so lovely poetry, brilliant , enjoyed
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November 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM
many thanks, Yann.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
charming imagery ~
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November 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
thank you, Line!
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