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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ache, Distress, Agony— Three words; One shade. Dark shadow of fear— Creeps up to haul us down. From the radiance of solace— The fog of doubt besieges our thoughts; Yet we continue to stand our ground.

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Bill Baker

Date: 2/22/2024 3:32:00 PM

Powerful Nonet, Sara! I like it! Creative way to use the definition also, MBFF! Live, Laugh, Learn, Listen and Love. Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/22/2024 4:21:00 PM

thanks, hubby! I love your L's...they're inspirational, hugs me

Paige Hind

Date: 2/20/2024 10:23:00 AM

This spoke to me. Thanks!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/20/2024 5:56:00 PM

I'm delighted it did. Thank you! enjoy your evening, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 2/19/2024 10:33:00 AM

A heartfelt and profound poem, my dear Sara. It is a word worth admiring. Your poetic mind soars to great heights, leaving me truly moved. Your last line sums it all up.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/19/2024 5:08:00 PM

you are most kind, dear Sotto. I appreciate your complimentary words; I'm grateful my poem moved you--such a wonderful thing to say to a poet and writer. Blessings, your poetess friend in Texas, Sara

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 2/18/2024 4:42:00 PM

It is a lovely nonet with lots of meaning. I especially like the last line.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/18/2024 4:59:00 PM

thank you, Hilda. This is only the 2d Nonet I've written so I'm glad it resonated with you. Have a blessed evening, Sara

I Am Anaya

Date: 2/18/2024 2:01:00 PM

A word to admire. Your poetic mind soars high. I am moved! btw I love Bill's new avatar of you both, sweet.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/18/2024 5:00:00 PM

thanks for your kind words about my poetic mind. Glad you liked Bill's new avator. I'll let him know. Have a pleasant evening, hugs, Sara

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 2/18/2024 8:25:00 AM

Three emotions I suffered last year when I almost fell into a coma. Not sure I am sane :) Great ideas in your poem.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/18/2024 5:01:00 PM

I can understand that, Victor. A coma is a life altering event...sorry you had to experience something so traumatic. From where I'm sitting, I see you as sane. Thanks for your visit! Sara

Silent One

Date: 2/18/2024 7:14:00 AM

The first three, many will relate to, as many go through the same... I really liked the arrangement of words in your nonet, you did it so well...

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/18/2024 5:03:00 PM

thank you, Silent One. Yes, many go experience those first three words--I certainly did in the months after surgery...a truly dark place...like nothing I'd ever experienced or want to experience again. Thanks for your kind words about my Nonet...it's only my 2d one. Appreciate you and your visit, Sara

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/18/2024 5:39:00 AM

Your ending lines brilliantly enhance your theme, Sara: The fog of doubt besieges our thoughts; Yet we continue to stand our ground----yes, tenacity!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/18/2024 5:04:00 PM

thank you Vijay. I'm grateful you liked the power in the last three lines. Tenacity is important to us all...it gives us personal power and resolve. Enjoy your evening, Sara