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My First Five Poems

My First Five Poems
Silhouetted against the backdrop of Central Park, the Black Magic Woman brazenly frolicked in the dark, "Do you know me?” she cryptically asked, steel gray eyes peering from behind a gruesome mask. Agitated and running out of patience and time, she ranted and raved looking anything but sublime. Responding to the summons of the eclipsing mid-day sun, she melted into the mystical tableau that had begun Emerging naked as the day she was born, wearing only sprigs of white Baby’s Breath that adorn her hair, she danced under cover of the darkness at noon, with wild abandonment before falling into a swoon.
Dazedly, I wondered would I be able to recall this story; but with useless pen in hand, only blank pages could I see, as from my mind, she had erased all memories of her and me. She had deliberately stolen my gift of words that day leaving me expressionless with nothing to say. Afflicting me with the accursed spell of writer’s block, all clues were forgotten, as I struggled to unlock, the portal to my creative mind, and then hopefully, unleash my muse to write once again. While her secrets are still buried deep within the dark gloom, perhaps, one night it’ll all return with the eclipse of the moon.
*** Note - The titles of my first 5 poems are in bold above: Writer’s Block; Do you know me; The Darkness at Noon; Patience; and Frolicking in the Dark 09-11-2015

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Date: 11/29/2015 11:17:00 AM
A simply remarkable piece. I'm sure many of us can relate to this, making it even more special. Oh, and I'm sure you'll recover from this slight writer's black.
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Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 11/29/2015 10:21:00 PM
My friend, it is so nice to receive your wonderful complimentary words! Thank you so much for the visit! Pandita
Date: 10/17/2015 7:40:00 AM
Just found this wonderful story/poem my friend. Truly excellent writing and a great pleasure to read this fine morn. A7
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Date: 10/18/2015 12:17:00 PM
Ahhhh! Thank you ever so much, my dear friend for kindly complimenting this piece and for the high score which I truly appreciate! Enjoy a lovely Sunday! Pandita
Date: 9/29/2015 12:52:00 PM
what a delightful treat....I like how your first five meet....undeniable talent is all you ever show....I am so glad your work is something about which I know....;)
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Date: 9/29/2015 1:23:00 PM
My friend, it is so nice to receive your wonderful complimentary words which are reflective of your awesome poetic mind! Thank you so much for the visit! Pandita
Date: 9/18/2015 1:28:00 PM
Hey, I ;have been reviewing your last few poems looking for one to read that is new to me, but now I have go get off my school computer and hurry home. Let me know if there is a really good one of yours I have never read! Luv, Andrea
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Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 9/18/2015 7:16:00 PM
Hi Andie, unfortunately, I am not a very prolific writer so you have probably read all my poems already:-). It takes me a while before my poor little brains can come up with something new which is worthy of sharing. Lol.
Date: 9/14/2015 5:31:00 PM
what a strange thing to see and then you wove it into a story of her having cast a spell of writers' block on you. Descriptive, unique and creative!
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Date: 9/16/2015 4:27:00 PM
Hi Andie, it's always lovely to hear from you and I really appreciate your high praises and compliments. Thank you so much! Pandita
Date: 9/13/2015 7:18:00 AM
Favorite line among many: 'she melted into the mystical tableau that had begun' You have taken your first five poems, molded and merged them together with wisdom, insight, grace and elegance. Straight to my favs...Your friend and fan - Tim
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Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 9/13/2015 3:56:00 PM
Dear Tim, you're the best! I so very much appreciate your wonderful encouragement, superlative support, and lovely compliments which really warmed my heart and brightened my day! Have an enjoyable week ahead, my friend! Pandita
Date: 9/11/2015 10:55:00 PM
Exceptionally well done in what is a very difficult contest. Top effort. Good luck in the contest
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Date: 9/12/2015 10:49:00 AM
Thank you dear Mark for your kind words and kind support for my work! Have a great weekend! Pandita
Date: 9/11/2015 10:03:00 PM
hi Pandita, I commend you on this most enjoyable piece which you have most creatively constructed from five seemingly unrelated titles and woven into a single comprehensive, captivating story! Well done and a 7, my friend! Good luck in the contest! Kika
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Date: 9/11/2015 10:11:00 PM
Hi Kika, thank you so much for kindly complimenting my work! I agree that this theme was exceptionally challenging because the titles appeared to have no connection; but I tried to make them work together. With much appreciation to you for your high score and support. Pandita

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