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The Anaesthetist

His kindness pieces me, gathers the strewn shattering sepals when I'm scattered to storm; tries to place me soothingly beyond iridescence of tears and fears I must transcend, becoming the tranquil trellis to which I now cling. He promises to give me all the time I want and need, when I'm fragmenting to seeds, sky-tossed above gardens glazing with grief; a bower of what is left to bleed... Piecing me with care, peaceful within the arbour of his calm.

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Paige Hind

Date: 11/12/2023 6:04:00 PM

This is absolutely amazing.

Hiya Sharma

Date: 10/14/2023 7:32:00 PM

Dear Charlotte, this is a really breathtaking etheree and really is amongst my top FAVs, because the way you've described the emotions here while playing with imagery, ahh, that enchanted my heart! I love how beautifully your words flow with gorgeous alliterations.. "gathers the strewn shattering sepals when I'm scattered to storm" Wow, those acts of kindness when we are suffering, truly portray to be our saviour sometimes.. "I'm fragmenting to seeds, sky-tossed above gardens" Just so wonderful

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/14/2023 10:28:00 AM

Dear Charlotte, I am left breathless by your exquisite poetic artistry that spills with intimate emotions that deeply move me down to my soul while thrilling my imagination with alliterations and word-pairings, imagery and metaphors that leave me in awe of your captivating creative gift. Congratulations for your awesome win in Empress's contest! A masterwork, a fav! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Sam Scott

Date: 10/13/2023 6:18:00 AM

This is indeed a very lovely piece of work Charlotte :) Fav

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/12/2023 7:43:00 AM

Great imagery Charlotte. Congratulations! :)

John Hamilton

Date: 10/11/2023 6:32:00 PM

Another winner but of course, it's Charlotte, another amazing write!

Craig Cornish

Date: 10/11/2023 1:20:00 PM

You rule!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/11/2023 10:43:00 AM

- I understand very well that this topped the list of winners ... excellent - Congratulations, Charlotte :) - hugs

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/11/2023 10:32:00 AM

Congratulations!

Ink Empress

Date: 10/11/2023 7:53:00 AM

I can resonate with this etheree on a very personal level, in a world that is cold and weak, kindness is truly precious and something i feel drawn to , and i especially love those opening lines, your etheree is perfect, and flows flawlessly! And syllables are on point, double etherees are my fave too, “above gardens glazing with grief” “ shattering sepals” i love the wordplay! Congratulations on winning. Thank you for writing. Pleasure reading this! Well deserved win

Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/9/2023 10:14:00 AM

Charlotte, your words always weave a mystical and melodious spell even in "glazing...grief!" Your poem takes us into tears and sorrow and yet leaves us "within the arbour of his calm." So beautifully composed. Love the title! Best wishes for the contest! Blessings!

Bill Baker

Date: 10/8/2023 10:24:00 AM

lovely written Etheree poem, Charlotte. Nice transition in the middle. I enjoyed reading your poetry today, my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Paul Bell

Date: 10/8/2023 9:07:00 AM

Always get that dreaded thought when I wake up. OK, Paul, the bad news is, we cut off the wrong leg, however, the good news is, and you know what that is.

Di11y Da11y

Date: 10/6/2023 4:19:00 PM

I just floated away - mesmerizing x

Tom Woody

Date: 10/6/2023 3:38:00 PM

Ahhh. I see by the spelling you're British? If so, would love to hear your accent. Anyway, a good anesthesiologist is a blessing. Since I don't accept blood transfusions, doubly so when you get a competent and holistic one. I trust you slept soundly, dear Charlotte

Charlotte Puddifoot
Date: 10/7/2023 4:48:00 AM

yes i'm british..no sleeping just a meeting which lasted ages due to complexities..it's difficult to find holistic practitioners in the uk, alas

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/6/2023 3:07:00 PM

Well done! Peaceful within the arbor of his care!

Silent One

Date: 10/6/2023 2:31:00 PM

You even make an ethree look amazing! Clever title and idea.

Charlotte Puddifoot
Date: 10/6/2023 2:44:00 PM

thank you..i wrote it when i got back from the hospital after seeing my anaesthetist who is such a caring man