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The violet tress of clover blossom, marks the countess' winter solemn. Her sorrow, her cardinal wanton for her prince, falsely in prison. There is no respite to her yearning. There is no satiation to her craving. There is no solvency to her predilection. There is no end to her attraction. There is no limit to her aspiration, for her prince falsely in prison. Her womb, her castle; her vessel for seas all barren wantonly. Her ire turn rage. Her wisdom lost sage. For her prince caught trickily, placed falsely in prison. She thrusts her fists at the gyre. She spins insults into coarse wire. She wears poultices upon her attire. Her paces a failed amble. Her songs bell book and candle. All to respite and retire, her work to free entire, her prince falsely in prison. But times sands grow heavy on her face, that turned to fright. Her garden grows weeds then blight. Her beauty fades from tensions tight. Her loneliness becomes vulgar each night. Her stolen union vanquished by mages. Her desires robbed in vista mazes. She stumbles through tomes and pages. Lost now she babbles to rhythmic chorus. Casts her blood and bruises; casts her spirit into blazes. Casts her lot where her grave's cleave raises. Now no longer can she impart creation, for her prince falsely in prison.

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Date: 7/12/2017 12:23:00 AM
What an incredible story/poem, Seth! You have a great imagination. Loved it even though it was so very sad. Sorry I didn't see this when you had left me a msg about it on Poetic Justice. I actually just saw it tonight.
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Date: 7/29/2016 8:51:00 PM
You have much potential, Seth. It is apparent in what I've already read and this confirms your imagination and intuition both match your growing ability. I skipped a poem (figure out which) that is absolutely loaded with beauty and possibility, but needs help with some shakiness. If you are receptive, I am willing to help. If yes, let me know - otherwise just throw a rock or something at me. Good job here ... CayCay
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Seth Diamond
Date: 8/1/2016 11:38:00 AM
Hey! Of course I'd like your help with the poem in question. I can't figure out which one, but I can't hit every ball out of the park.
Date: 4/29/2016 11:20:00 AM
Seth, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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Seth Diamond
Date: 4/29/2016 11:36:00 AM
I'll check u out later tonite, busy writing and this and that, dear ms skat, but will your poems cause wonder for all that, perhaps first I'll feed my cat
Date: 4/28/2016 1:10:00 AM
Seth,, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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Seth Diamond
Date: 4/28/2016 1:49:00 AM
Which one poem of yours would you like read as if you were on your deathbed? Moreover, which read by myself?
Date: 4/27/2016 11:13:00 PM
Hi Diamond, Nice & amazing first entry. Welcome to poetry soup. Wish u a successful journey ahead........hugs
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