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thinking about - The Kick Inside

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Reciprocity of entrancement, poised - duality, despite the noise Eye to eye, as arrow slains, without an ounce of physical pain Carnal stare ~ makes time stop, quivering like an unspun spinning top Proximity ~ an explosive art; whole body aches for it to restart Claws and teeth, barely disguised - consequence does not detract from prize One more step; I will devour, for what will surely be ~ your finest hour

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I Am Anaya

Date: 3/8/2025 11:26:00 AM

I wish I knew some Kate but love her album cover, traditional Japanese art? Your poetry really did her justice Dilly. She deserves such a top-notch word smith as you. "One more step I will devour, for what will surely be ~ your finest hour" whoa, maneater. And for Women's Day!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/11/2025 12:04:00 AM

You're welcome Anaya, you weren't standing alone. Ha I missed it was a kite! I took arrows and a screen, probably means it's an eye and the sun! Haha. There are some ekphrasis I've done 3 poems about as see something else the next time I look.

I Am Anaya
Date: 3/9/2025 9:19:00 PM

Kate B is quite entertaining, thought she was about to bust out into a tap dance, lol. I just noticed that she is on a kite in the cover. Ty Dilly for today's support on an unsettling turn of events. It's late here too.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/8/2025 1:38:00 PM

You certainly should Anaya - Wuthering Heights is magical (watch video) and Babooshka. I'm not sure I'm a top notch word smith - feel like I have a vocabulary of about 100 words haha. I'm no man-eater either lol - I'm docile and subservient - honest ;)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/8/2025 8:27:00 AM

This is brilliant, DD, my entry is not as good, anyway I tried...

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/8/2025 10:13:00 AM

Thank you for your kind words Jo, this is done stylistically how I write but most certainly I want everyone to write in their own voice. I know from previous contests you are excellent at ekphrasis! Thank you for writing and supporting my contest, this is valued x

Sara Jama

Date: 3/7/2025 12:11:00 PM

I love the rich darkness in your imagery. Your poem is exquisitely written. I absolutely the line "Claws and teeth, barely disguised -." I can see your write like a painted scene in my mind. Brillant.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/7/2025 1:39:00 PM

I'm excited to see if this contest takes off, I posted it and then it felt a little more tricky than I anticipated as I didn't want to choose anything that had no depth to it. So liking the music and the art was important. I'm delighted you enjoyed it so much. The teeth and claws... I was nearly stumped as to how to suddenly weave in a dragon haha - luckily it panned out ok. Fantastic compliments that will stick with me a while, thank you

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/7/2025 11:35:00 AM

WOW!!! What a creative write you have here and picture. Powerful words with much said. "Good Luck" Have a fun day as you write away.................

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/7/2025 11:36:00 AM

Thanks Paula, it's an example for my contest, so hopefully inspires entrants. Have a lovely weekend x

David Kavanagh

Date: 3/7/2025 4:11:00 AM

Wow you certainly have devoured the reader here Dilly, Black widow style! us guys are suckers to seduction regardless of consequences, but you go one step further to proclaim it will be our finest hour, and not an ounce of physical pain, yeah (to die for) comes to mind here, beautiful album cover and Ekphrasis, I’ll follow Ink and fave this one, the bar has been set sky high for your very own contest, brilliant, cheers David

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/7/2025 6:59:00 AM

Haha thank you David, my previous siren inspired poetry found it's way into this one a little I think. I'm not sure any reply I can offer can match how fun your comment is! Lol. I read it at the gym and felt treble the feel good :) I'm so glad my example didn't fall flat. With all the excitement of the moment I got carried away and had the fave tattooed on my bicep haha thanks again :)

Ink Empress

Date: 3/7/2025 2:54:00 AM

Whoa, im not surprised that your poem for your contest theme is beyond profound! One of your best written ever this year. Im also inspired to do this contest its so good. I haven’t listened to kate bush now tho i will listen, for surez i love how youv especially written here “Carnal stare ~ makes time stop, quivering like an unspun spinning top Proximity ~ an explosive art; whole body aches for it to restart” sometimes that’s exactly how i feel, especially after gym hah! Whole body aches for it to restart! I love the abstract nature of your word weaving! And the last line! Is brilliant! A fave this is for me

Di11y Da11y
Date: 3/7/2025 6:47:00 AM

I put myself under pressure sometimes when I decide on a contest before I've written an example, so I was glad I hit on this idea and actually there was all the content needed on the cover, with some vibe from the tracks coming through. I mistakenly looked through nice cover art at first without having connection to the music. Do listen to Wuthering Heights - I've written several times about how dancing to that is my party trick, it's a weightless and hypnotic experience once in the zone haha. Thank you for the enthused comment, quelled my fears regarding whether good enough. And the fave - where is the heart eyes emoji when you need it :)