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The Way

Take my savory words, I’ll pilfer yours if kind
let go the ways to wicked wharfs, the way putrefies
away from stagnate depths of opaque layers grind
for those without weakness those of you rise
without the wormwood spells of bitter taste
Kind ways stagnate weakness and bitterness


Phoenix Sixain excerpt from  The Pathless Path 5/20/26

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Andrea Dietrich

July 9, 2026 at 5:05 PM

Your poem's lines inspired a really awesome final line, Anaya

I Am Anaya

July 9, 2026 at 6:04 PM

I am overjoyed with it, a miracle perhaps serendipity, the words flowed into the message conveyed. If anything, Ive learned a new poem form today, there'll be 28ish losers, but really they've gained. Can't wait to read yours Andrea. Blessings :)

Daniel Henry Rodgers

July 9, 2026 at 2:07 PM

Dear Anaya, It’s such a compelling, introspective look at the path we walk. It’s a brave piece, in a way, it doesn’t shy away from the darker, bitter parts of the journey, but there’s a persistent upward momentum to the poem that keeps it from feeling defeated. It feels less like a suggestion and more like an essential, hard-won truth. There's something about its brevity that makes the message land with such impact. Always a pleasure to read your work. Blessings, Daniek

I Am Anaya

July 9, 2026 at 6:10 PM

Kindness is everything, or should be I say. Daniel, I usually cannot wait until I hear from you and intellect that leaves me fulfilled the wonderstruck moments I read with you take all of my doubts away. It's my nature to yearn for a good review, Ty dear poet. Delighted it impacted. Blessings

Abdullah Alhemaidy

July 9, 2026 at 10:01 AM

Hello Anaya :-) Interesting read! BTW, wormwood is very great medicine and so great herb, however, it is nit a food, dangerous! Nice to read you! Have a nice day ~ hugs AA

I Am Anaya

July 9, 2026 at 10:21 AM

Ah, it looks like rosemary. I took from Bible verse...The term also appears several times in the Old Testament as a metaphor for sorrow, bitterness, the consequences of sin, and divine judgment. Pleased you enjoyed, I'm overjoyed! Hugs & Blessings

Paula Goldsmith

July 9, 2026 at 8:54 AM

I enjoyed reading your powerful "The Way" write. This says so much. Kindness is Free, so give it away. Great Picture.... Have a Lovely/Blessed Day Writing Away....................

I Am Anaya

July 9, 2026 at 9:29 AM

Your are a very refreshing sight for sore eyes, sweet Paula, it's very kind of you to read my scribbles today. I try & put out something meaningful. Ty dear poetess you are very kind. :)

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