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Natasha L Scragg, 9/11/2026, The Power of Fiction

The Power of Fiction

The fuel, fury and addiction, stupendous depiction. I’m magnetized; my nose buried in vellum sheets. Varied, the construct of complicated simpletons located on cliffs, near harbors, with their ghosts; misdirecting guideposts. The injection of crafty twists; flying ink insists you sink deeper into its thick. The turn of pages, a joystick. Wanting to finish the story; feeling’s transitory. Compose a series, Author, please! Your book ended with tease. I’ll have eyes on antagonist, tea with protagonist, follow breadcrumbs and red herring, and choose to be daring. T h e E n d
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Freie Avatar
October 1, 2026 at 3:17 AM
In matters of fiction, I see no friction, in your diction. A classic depiction!
Rodrigues Avatar
October 2, 2026 at 8:34 AM
LOL, Randy! Delightful response!
DiMino Avatar
September 18, 2026 at 10:02 AM
"the construct of complicated simpletons located on cliffs, near harbors, with their ghosts; misdirecting guideposts." -- Or they run to hide in the barn where all the pitchforks and axes are in clear view. Love it! Great poetry! A FAV!
Rodrigues Avatar
September 18, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Thanks, Joe…lol ❤️
George Avatar
September 18, 2026 at 7:30 AM
The captivating power of fiction is beautifully described. It becomes a compelling urge to know the end and you bury in the pages of the book. You are enamored by the book that you long for more. Beautiful entry, Kim. All the best.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 18, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Thank you, Valsa!🌸
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 17, 2026 at 4:54 PM
I agree...we become one with the characters and scenery when reading fiction...= meaningful experience.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 18, 2026 at 4:31 AM
Thank you, Sara!
Singh Avatar
September 17, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Your poem captures very nicely the addiction of getting lost in a good book. Enjoyed reading it.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 17, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Thank you, Akham!
Daniel Avatar
September 15, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Great take for the contest, Kim😊love that last stanza...
Rodrigues Avatar
September 16, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Thank you, Joanna! ❤️
Bayles Avatar
September 15, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Kim, such a nice poem about how fiction captures us. So do good poems.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 16, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Thank you, Mike! ❤️
Sharma  Avatar
September 14, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Wow wow wow! The power of fiction yesss! How impactful and rapturously flowing this is! Sweet Kim, you've really extracted and expressed the essence of what it feels like to be sinking in the mists of fiction and then craving for more, until the endless end! Love that little creative there as you've written 'the end' for the poem and the last stanza is so poetically clever.. pleasure reading this! Best of luck for the contest, sending you poetic warmth n light 🧚💫🍁🍂🌙
Rodrigues Avatar
September 14, 2026 at 2:37 PM
I am so glad you like this and the ending too…it just felt right!
Crandall Avatar
September 13, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Wonderful poetic, fun description of the love and excitement fiction can provide. Nice touch at... T h e E n d
Rodrigues Avatar
September 14, 2026 at 4:25 AM
Thank you, David! Glad you liked the end. ❤️
Dietrich Avatar
September 12, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Oh. Yes. This is a fantastic entry, dear Kim . Love it
Rodrigues Avatar
September 14, 2026 at 4:26 AM
Thank you so much, Andrea! ❤️
DiMino Avatar
September 12, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Delightful! All "Imagination" is fiction -- it is clearly in the word. Even, so called fact, Truth is singular transaction. No too see and say it exactly the same. Each of us is our own Fiction.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 14, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Thanks, Joe! ✍️📖
Sands Avatar
September 12, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Sounds so fun. Well done :)
Rodrigues Avatar
September 14, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Thank you, Heidi! ❤️
Onclaud Avatar
September 11, 2026 at 10:29 PM
a visual, auditory delight , kim!
Rodrigues Avatar
September 12, 2026 at 5:48 AM
Thank you kindly, dear Nette!❤️
Hind Avatar
September 11, 2026 at 2:38 PM
awesome! I LOVE how your mind works the style - very cool, Kim <3
Rodrigues Avatar
September 11, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Thank you so much, Paige ❤️
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