sara Etgen-Baker Poet Free verse

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This poem is submitted to "Kindness" Poetry Contest, Mystic Rose, sponsor, September 29, 2025

UNSEEN THREAD-Mystic

UNSEEN THREAD
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it is the quiet hand that steadies  
the stranger’s trembling cup of tea,  
the pause before the sharp reply  
that lets the wounded silence breathe.  

not grand, this thread that binds us close—  
a choice to hold what others drop.

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Paige Hind September 27, 2025 at 12:20 PM A FAV- wow, Sara, the end touched me in so many ways sara Etgen-Baker September 27, 2025 at 5:23 PM awww, thank you for your kind words and for the FAVE...humbly grateful, hugs, Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen September 27, 2025 at 11:50 AM - A hand of love that always supports, Sara ... so lovely :) - hugs sara Etgen-Baker September 27, 2025 at 5:23 PM thank you, dear Anne-Lise...glad you liked it, hugs, Sara

Sotto Poet September 27, 2025 at 8:28 AM Exquisitely understated, I admire the way you convey the delicate connections that bind us together. sara Etgen-Baker September 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM thank you, dear Sotto, for your insight into my writing voice and the message. Appreciate you, hugs from Texas, Sara

Terry Miller September 27, 2025 at 8:08 AM This is so delicate and emotive, a lovely poem sara Etgen-Baker September 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM wow, thank you for your kind words, Terry. Enjoy your autumn evening, Sara

Line Gauthier September 27, 2025 at 5:30 AM This is so delicate yet carries such a strong message ~ added to my FAVE's sara Etgen-Baker September 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM thank you for your meaningful comment and your FAVE....grateful for the fave and for your visit today,

Rowena Velasco September 27, 2025 at 5:22 AM Beautifully subtle, love how you capture the quiet threads that connect us. sara Etgen-Baker September 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM thank you, Rowena, for your visit and lovely comments, hugs, Sara