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The Spirit Unbound

"Poetry is a life-cherishing force. For poems are not words, after all, 
but fires for the cold, ropes let down to the lost, something as 
necessary as bread in the pockets of the hungry."

— Mary Oliver



Sacred poetry feeds the soul, like slow rhythms of ever green nature,
And the heartbeat's anticipation of sooner, finding satisfaction in later.
Anything is possible in verse, as it flows from fanciful, unbound mind,
Giving sublime inspiration and comfort, in vibrant styles, one of a kind. 
Poetry is as vital to wholesome living, as is pursuing your rosy dream,
Though the sun reigns at lemon noonday, under thick clouds of cream!
When you find yourself wandering, poesy rhythm will guide your feet,
In the dance of self discovery and insight, which makes life complete.
Poetry warms eager hearts steadily, and adds pure romance to living,
Like gazing at the twinkling Milky Way, and stars which keep on giving.


Written on 11/24/2022
For: Poetry is a life-cherishing force 
Contest 
Sponsor: Sotto Poet
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022


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Date: 12/2/2022 7:28:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in my contest Evelyn. Well deserved, A great poem that would rank higher if the lines were shorter.
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 12/2/2022 11:17:00 AM
I enjoyed your contest very much, Lasaad. You have my deepest thanks for your kind words, and for the honor of a win. Happy Holidays! :)
Date: 12/2/2022 6:06:00 AM
The soul is indeed fed, a touch of comfort and whimsy. I love Mary Oliver!
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 12/2/2022 11:09:00 AM
Thank you so much for your kind thoughts. :)
Date: 12/1/2022 8:21:00 PM
Congratulations on your 3rd place win. Many blessings to you my friend
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 12/2/2022 11:12:00 AM
Thank you so much for your warm congratulations and good wishes, Eve. Have a wonderful day. Evelyn
Date: 12/1/2022 12:09:00 PM
- "Like gazing at the twinkling Milky Way"... "makes life complete" ... descriptions that can only be found in poems ... beautiful, Evelyn :) - Congratulations on your 3rd place in the contest :) - hugs
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 12/1/2022 4:46:00 PM
Thank you so much for the joy of your uplifting words, Anne-Lise. hugs :)
Date: 11/27/2022 12:07:00 PM
Charming right! The magic of poetry! We are so blessed to be consciously aware of poetry, and the divine intermingling of such nature with our blessed being. Blessings. Thank you for sharing and inspiring.
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/27/2022 2:56:00 PM
You are so welcome, Joe. Thank you for your thoughts, which uplift and delight. Kindest regards, Evelyn :)
Date: 11/27/2022 1:26:00 AM
Great inspiration.
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 11/27/2022 11:50:00 AM
Thank you so much.
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