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The Air We Breathe Whatever death hides in the dark forest? The Man attentive to death-defying chances with sinister low sweeping branches, strong confused as to the hierarchical level upon which their outreached strengths belong hurries along Beautifully poisonous trees Gnarled treacherous roots designed to trip, their sole grisly aim to thwart and breach soft etched memories of forgotten things are his to cherish ~ his to keep ’The robbed that smiles, steals something from the thief' (Othello Act 1 Scene 111) 'Though this be madness there is method in it' (Hamlet Act 11 Scene 11) Death twitches lobes, whispering its keenness. ’Friends, Romans, Countrymen lend me your ears" (Julius Caesar Act 111 Scene 11) Past the curious crowds gathering. His journey aligns not with old narratives of Fear through Chinese whispers spread far and near. Despite aspirations betrayed ripples in the velvet folds frayed To simply laugh at its absurdity On the narrow stage, it is set to play. Though thunderous, the applause 'All the worlds a stage and all the men and women merely players (Shakespeare's. As You Like It 1600) Yet once again, curtain call deceives both lovers and haters 'To be or not to be that is the question (Hamlet Act 111 Scene 1) The loss of self in the drumming of where his feet effortlessly fail to grip~ Memories of the forgotten, Robbed from gravity, that smiled at the slip. Space became a complimentary friend. And a solid that it couldn't live without in the end Keeping his weary eyes from drooping His ears tuned to strains of ethereal music floating. 'Oh God, oh God, how weary stale and flat and unprofitable seem to me all the uses of this world '. Hamlet (1601) Act 1 The theory seems to have replaced realism Exhausted is my patience, Indeed, You must feel the frustration. Through the melodious tones of an angelic choir, a soothing Voice drifts through Heaven's portal 'Oh child, in your wake, you've left your own trail of fire Why seek perfection from this world you desire? In mine eyes, mankind is struggling to be heard Look yonder through a vision, less blurred 'Oh, wonder! How many goodly creatures are there! How beautius mankind is! Oh, brave new world that has such people in it. (Miranda Act 5 Scene 1) Hark! A Glorious New Age Musical called Hope is about to begin. A gold phoenix rising from the ashes ~ Redemption is always within.' By Maria Williams © Can you use Shakespeare quotes? Shakespeare is public domain and is totally okay to quote. Yes, you can mention anything. There's no hard limit on what you can quote.

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Date: 11/28/2023 5:04:00 AM
Creative work you have penned. Thanks for sharing it with us and for dropping by my page with congratulations on my POTD. Sara K
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Date: 10/23/2023 5:15:00 AM
Maria, your poem "The Air We Breathe" is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition. The imagery is rich and evocative, and the tone is both somber and hopeful. I especially appreciate the way you use the metaphor of a journey through a dark forest to represent the challenges we face in life.
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Date: 10/31/2023 4:56:00 AM
Thanks so much for the visit and excellent comment Daniel. Truly appreciated. Hugs
Date: 10/21/2023 1:15:00 AM
Beautiful, I really enjoyed reading this poem xoxo
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Date: 10/31/2023 4:57:00 AM
Thanks so much, Aurore; I appreciate the visit and support. Hugs
Date: 10/12/2023 4:48:00 AM
Sheer brilliance. Wow! Wow! Wow! This should be POTM. I am truly blown away.
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Date: 10/31/2023 4:58:00 AM
Oh Richard, thanks so much for the praise. POTM, now that would be something. Thanks, my friend. Hugs
Date: 10/8/2023 7:22:00 PM
Woah, I feel like I have just experienced a rich breeze of english literature which blended itself with the beauty of Shakespeare's quoted and with the wise potions of your spiritual heart!Oh my, the depth which I always seek to read in poems, has been conveyed with full potent in this one and I must say that you've become one of my fav poetesses now and this poem has been saved in my FAVs as well. I'm sure I'll be visiting to read this again and again! "Redemption is always within" Wow! So true
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Date: 10/11/2023 2:25:00 AM
Thank you for generous appreciation and comments. My apologies for the late response Hiya. Hugs Maria
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Date: 10/8/2023 7:24:00 PM
"Why seek perfection from this world you desire?" Life isn't described and achieved in the essence of perfection, it's fully lived in the essence of philosophical strength, peace, empathy, hope and love. I really love the opening part so much! Really a brilliant write :)
Date: 10/8/2023 2:27:00 AM
This is amazing, Maria. I love how you wrote it with so many different quotes. Another brilliant write from your magical pen. :) Awesome! Hugs Charlie
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Date: 10/11/2023 2:26:00 AM
Hi Charlie, sorry for the late response. Your appreciation and feed back is is so welcome my friend. Hugs Maria
Date: 10/6/2023 8:15:00 AM
Maria Your inventive use of quotations in your poems flowed naturally, contributing to the seamless addition of a rich tapestry of literary allusions. Your poetry brilliantly blends aspects of music and theater, providing the reader with an experience that is dynamic and vivid thanks to these contributions. Your use of language demonstrates not only a flair for writing but also a profound familiarity with the art form.
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Date: 10/6/2023 11:36:00 PM
Thanks so much, Sotto, for the observation skills you possess. How quickly have you picked up that art is everything to me? I am genuinely flattered. Thanks so much for your amazing feedback always dear friend. Hugs
Date: 10/6/2023 7:10:00 AM
Very creative, Maria, the quotes were woven into your poetry seamlessly. I enjoyed reflecting on the famous words from the past as I soaked in the wisdom of your poetic thoughts, my friend. Thanks for sharing your gift with us through your poetry. A FAV for my list! Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
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Date: 10/6/2023 11:37:00 PM
Thanks so much Bill for your lovely visit and amazing support. I do appreciate it dear friend. Hugs
Date: 10/2/2023 9:08:00 AM
A poem nicely woven into literary theme. I like the way your wrote this with music and theatre in mind. Splendidly done, Maria.
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Date: 10/6/2023 11:40:00 PM
Thanks so much, Vijay. I appreciate your support always Hugs
Date: 10/1/2023 5:54:00 AM
Skillfully done and really highlights your artistic side. I always say you write so elegantly. Hope and redemption are themes I write often of. I'm so glad you're posting here again, though still a few who tear down rather than build up. To be or not to be? I choose - to be!
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Date: 10/6/2023 11:39:00 PM
Thanks so much, Tommy. Appreciate your support always Hugs
Date: 10/1/2023 2:46:00 AM
You have done really well using your own philosophical words of wisdom and combined them with well knows lines from pre existing plays... I see spirituality in this one... Always great to see you posting..
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Date: 10/6/2023 11:40:00 PM
Thanks so much, S1. I appreciate your support always. Hugs
Date: 10/1/2023 1:54:00 AM
Why seek for perfection in this world, when we are all searching for a place or soul that can feel and hear what we carry deep within. Brilliant write this is i love julius caesar and hamlet references. So well articulated and delivered as always. Shakespeare is one of my fave poets and i studied his work in english literature and performed too some plays like julius caesar, romeo n juliet. Hah i was caesar, literally felt the betrayal he faced. Love this, i hav a poem too with quotes of his
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Date: 10/6/2023 11:42:00 PM
Thanks so much, dearest Inky beautiful Soul. I appreciate your support always Love and Hugs
Date: 10/1/2023 1:37:00 AM
My dearest friend Maria. How glad I am to see you have not lost the art of poetry. Of course you can quote any poet so long as you attribute the quote to the rightful writer. Still the way you wrote your poem is magnificent. You use words with a flourish and sense. Keep them coming.
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Date: 10/6/2023 11:38:00 PM
That is very kind, dearest Victor. Thanks for the support always. Love and Hugs xx
Date: 10/1/2023 12:14:00 AM
Very deep poetry, lovely. :)
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Date: 10/6/2023 11:38:00 PM
Thanks so much for the visit and support Aysha. Hugs

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