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The Tempest, Painting by Michael Cheval

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You pull me from the depths of forevers of thought elegantly twirled, though evidently caught shaped by the vortex, virtuoso of pain fluctuating truths from half flailing to half slain the mirror of water I'd rather not see if I peer in I see reflections of me contorting with torment unnecessarily ashamed that no peace ever sets me free You hold my gaze, distract me from chaos thoughts enter like an out of control seance posture determined, focus enduring soothed by the constant, sustained reassuring the mirror exists even if out of view if I peer away could harmony accrue contorting decreases with distraction of you ashamed that I'm made up of all that's taboo Composure of surface, compelling retreat insight I can change, the demons defeat held in your arms, a captor intense stronger even though you breached my defence the mirror must smash, pieces be washed away if I peer beyond self I can change, this I pray contorting replaced with stillness display ashamed it may only be maintained for one day

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Suzanne Delaney

Date: 2/10/2025 4:23:00 AM

Hi DD: Swept up in the dance..did I catch the suggestion of being caught in an illicit affair. Beautifully tortuous. Congrats on your top placement. I loved your reading. SuZ

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 2/10/2025 5:55:00 AM

Yes DD she is definitely being swept up. Great image…the beauty of them together above the turmoil.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 2/10/2025 4:55:00 AM

You may detect anything you like SuZ, that's the beauty of poetry. In the painting I saw an authority assuming saviour, calming and distracting from all that was happening beyond the eye to eye and the moves of the waltz. An extreme version of "don't worry, I'm here" when your whole outfit has turned into wailing underwater writhing figures lol

Crystol Woods

Date: 2/9/2025 8:56:00 AM

Yess i can see how this is a best of... Haunting, provoking, inner thoughts brought to light. Your reading took this from excellent to other worldly and a fav for me! Xo

Di11y Da11y
Date: 2/9/2025 8:59:00 AM

Aww thank you Crystol! It's one of my most faved, so thought it a good one to enter. I'm super critical of my own poetry but I do like some of my word choices on this one. Your comment is a joy, thank you again

Ink Empress

Date: 2/6/2025 9:49:00 PM

I remember this one! And i loved it then and love it now! So beautiful, and so moving! Congratulations on your win! Well deserved.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 2/7/2025 5:04:00 AM

Thank you so much Ink - just glanced back through my comments and this one might have a hat trick - 2 contest wins and a POTD (oh and an initial NA for good measure haha). It's funny how poetry works. Thank you for your repeat visit, always a pleasure x

Susan Ashley

Date: 2/5/2025 11:13:00 AM

Dear DD, your poem is a deep, intimate, intense introspection. Emotions and imagery entwine like morning glory vines on a barbwire fence.. a beautiful agony of reflective verse where the wish for inner peace is dampened by the fear of this peace being short-lived. Your brilliant poetic artistry shines! Congratulations for your success in Tom's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Di11y Da11y
Date: 2/6/2025 10:18:00 AM

What a beautiful description - thank you Susan! :)

Jessica Dawnn

Date: 4/30/2024 6:25:00 PM

wow just wow

Di11y Da11y
Date: 4/30/2024 10:40:00 PM

Thank you so much Jessica - I'm loving that this one keeps getting rediscovered :)

Hiba Junaid

Date: 4/26/2024 3:19:00 AM

this is amazing.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 4/26/2024 3:21:00 AM

Ooh my favourite kind of surprise comment - thank you :)

Constance La France

Date: 4/22/2024 6:24:00 AM

Dilly, congratulations on your win in my contest with this magnificent poem, I love the image and your audio and voice is mesmerizing, Constance

Di11y Da11y
Date: 4/22/2024 1:43:00 PM

Thank you so much Constance, I was thrilled to get to enter this and place - much appreciated x

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/16/2024 7:17:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on another win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write again. Have a blessed day writing away.........................

Di11y Da11y
Date: 4/16/2024 8:09:00 AM

Thank you Paula x

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 4/14/2024 1:13:00 PM

Back with more congrats for this lilting write Di11y! :)

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/14/2024 6:59:00 PM

I agree - a shame to leave it as NA, it's great! :)

Di11y Da11y
Date: 4/14/2024 1:34:00 PM

Thanks Linda, seemed a shame to leave it with an NA, so happy that Constance revived it :) thank you for your kindness x

Charles Messina

Date: 4/11/2024 4:30:00 AM

This is an awesome and terrific write, DD. Belated Congrats on POTD! So well deserved! Charlie :)

Di11y Da11y
Date: 4/12/2024 8:46:00 AM

Thank you Charlie - I really enjoyed writing this one. I'll be on the hunt for another painting to ponder now :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/1/2024 10:12:00 AM

Terrific write! How patiently it is read, methodically revealing its depths. A worthy POTD! Congratulations!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 4/1/2024 10:56:00 AM

Thank you Kim, glad you liked it! It's always lovely when poems are rediscovered - thank you for your comment x

Triny Xiang

Date: 3/31/2024 11:29:00 PM

Wonderful to hear you read your poem. It adds a richness only imagined. You make the mirror of torment beautiful. Keep smashing mirrors cuz you're smashing as you are.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 4/1/2024 12:22:00 AM

Thank you - making the mirror of torment beautiful is the poets purpose in life isn't it? Well it's a decent sideline we usually run anyway... I appreciate your comment and the fact you had a listen. Smashing eh? Very British :)

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 3/28/2024 9:35:00 AM

Well done Di11y. I love the repeating lines in this Ekphrasis. Congratulations on the honor or POTD! :)

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/28/2024 11:27:00 AM

Thank you Linda, I tried to make it a bit like a dance. I appreciate your support x

Brandy Nicole

Date: 3/27/2024 7:39:00 PM

' You hold my gaze, distract me from chaos. ' After viewing the painting, I can understand why. This deep and emotional, all at the same time. Congratulations Dilly, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/28/2024 11:26:00 AM

Thank you Brandy, it's an excellent painting and so easy to draw out emotional content. Thank you for your kind words x

Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/27/2024 7:04:00 PM

Big Congratulations, to you,Dilly Dally! Happy POTD Day to you. Pangie xx

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/28/2024 11:25:00 AM

Thank you Pangie, much appreciated x

Bill Baker

Date: 3/27/2024 6:18:00 PM

Very deep and self-confronting poetry, Dilly Dally. Congratulations on your fine POTD honor! Enjoy your special day of recognition, my friend. Bill

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/28/2024 11:25:00 AM

Thank you Bill, it is quite exposing but craftily disguised as an ekphrasis. Thank you for your comment x

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 3/27/2024 5:47:00 PM

Congratulations on your deeply emotive poem. A really well-deserved recognition for a highly creative piece!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/28/2024 11:23:00 AM

Thank you Mala, I appreciate your kind words x

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/27/2024 2:59:00 PM

- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., D.D. :) - hugs

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/27/2024 4:09:00 PM

Many thanks Anne-Lise, appreciated x

Ink Empress

Date: 3/27/2024 10:33:00 AM

What a deeply emotive and heartfelt poem this is, i love the way youv expressed here and how youv phrased thoughts, that go very well with the artwork im sure: I especially love “ the mirror of water I'd rather not see if I peer in I see reflections of me contorting with torment unnecessarily” that hits so deep! Pleasure reading this, congratulations on receiving POTD

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/27/2024 10:48:00 AM

Thank you Ink, I really appreciate your thoughtful comment. It's lovely to get POTD, glad you enjoyed the poem and thanks for your support x

Mat Ignacio

Date: 3/27/2024 10:02:00 AM

a deep and haunting write

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/27/2024 10:20:00 AM

Why thank you Mat, it's got it's dark side but they are having a nice time at the moment at least with a bit of mindfulness practice haha - thank you for your comment x

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/27/2024 9:52:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. WOW!!! What a wonderful write. "Love It" Have a blessed day writing away...................

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/27/2024 10:18:00 AM

Thank you Paula, you are such a wonderful supportive member of the community here. I'm pleased you liked it so much - it was fun to write and I was trying to think in terms of a dance x

I Am Anaya

Date: 3/27/2024 9:05:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD DD, I was taken aback with the audio attached, it resonates just perfectly with your hushed and lilting voice, great for recitation. Enjoy your day! ~Anaya

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/27/2024 10:17:00 AM

You are so beautifully kind Anaya - I appreciate you taking the time to listen to the audio. It was quite a quick recording as I didn't expect any accolades for the poem, so I'm glad you enjoyed it! I've done well for my little self today as got a trophy from Brian too :) thank you for your kind ongoing support, always appreciated x

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/27/2024 4:34:00 AM

Congratulations again, DD, for achieving the honor of Poem of the Day with your captivating piece! You have intricately created emotions and imagery, guiding readers through the tumultuous journey of self-reflection and redemption. I loved your skillful use of language; the depth of emotion truly shines, making this poem deserve recognition. Keep inspiring with your talent! - Blessings, Daniel

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/27/2024 10:15:00 AM

Many thanks Daniel, it's lovely to read your analysis and be the subject of your kind attention to details. I appreciate your support x

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 3/27/2024 4:29:00 AM

An intrucate poem with a beautiful painting, this is an exceptional study. It is no wonder that you won POTD. Congratulations

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/27/2024 10:14:00 AM

Aww thank you Hilda, your continued support is much appreciated x

Speaks Volumes

Date: 3/27/2024 4:02:00 AM

Double Whammy Well done my friend This is a fabulous Ekphrasis.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/27/2024 10:12:00 AM

Thank you Wen, glad you like it :) x