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"We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are." - Anaïs Nin a world of mine - the world of me it's all the world i'll ever see the only world that's spinning free one world i'll ever have and be but oh how grand could i but flee this frame of dirge cacophony to wend a song or two (or three) a softer strain - another key of life where sharp and flat agree where they and i and you ... are we ... well i can dream, yes i can dream if i but shut my eyes ... ~ Impulse, enter Senses and sensation Stirred with an indexed intent All one dark, filtered aberration A distorted lens of chaos and care Carnal portions, meant holy Divine, meant irreverent I sit upon the marble, blue ... twirl Views change, but perspective is a cold mute Blinded by my vatic eyes alone Cursed to but one sill ... Shattered. ~ 9th Place ~ in the "She Inspires Series - AN" Poetry Contest, Maureen McGreavy, Judge & Sponsor.

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Date: 2/17/2020 12:38:00 PM
Deep thoughts here. I love the line "another key / of life where sharp and flat agree". The shift in tone and style at the midway point signals a dualism of a sort - from ordered rhyme to free verse, from dream to curse, intriguing deep waters. Keep writing, my friend. Congrats ~ John
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Date: 2/14/2020 5:42:00 AM
Brilliant poetry my friend. We each see the world as our limitations allows us to see. Some see only dark, others see only light. The wise among us see both and understand that the dark rules and mankind adapts to its steady blackened flow. On the whole the few that refuse to play along see- the sky, Heaven and a life well beyond. Great poetry- a fav...
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Date: 2/7/2020 11:12:00 AM
such unique word choices make this one a gem to me... it flows along wonderfully... best wishes in the contest! hugs
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Date: 2/7/2020 10:12:00 AM
I absolutely love the first stanza Greg. Nice to see you. Hoping you and yours are well:)
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