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An Ink Empress Contest: Letters Or Photographs 19Sept 24
------------------- I find myself with just myself reflecting on undelivered letters of winters past-- the most bitter front glazing evenings where a fireplace becomes a chilled shelter of sharp, dazed musings as I travel within time's slow compass. Two quarter moons ago...you left hurriedly crashed by a wheeler, And my soul burned in the ragged kiln of night...without a lint of words between us, I crawled under spikes of despicaple darkness: My taut pen scratched paper on paper--- speaking to you among tangles of weeds, a wailing through love-filled notes kneading pain and longing; Envelopes devoid of a zip code, of stamps, rimmed by spider webs. Tell me now , can I bear the weight pinned by handwritten drafts inhabiting our room? Your wool jacket dangles tonight on a hook accumulating debris and stale mint, while spring floods our garden with radiant foliage-- Papyrus of my ardorous thoughts lay on deserted tables, and I'm orphaned...alone by myself.

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Date: 10/5/2024 6:21:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. Your words have made this a very sad story.
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Date: 10/5/2024 1:35:00 PM
Dear nette, this is such an achingly touching poem that made me feel so much especially the ending with “ and I'm orphaned...alone by myself.” that line made my soul ache! I really love the wordplay and flow of your words woven here too! Creative writing’ the opening especially is brilliant! “ Two quarter moons ago...you left hurriedly crashed by a wheeler, And my soul burned in the ragged kiln of night.“ hits home! Impeccable write! So evocative! Thank you for writing n Congratulations on 1st
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Date: 9/27/2024 4:28:00 PM
Gorgeous writing, indeed raw emotion... a fav <3 Wow!
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Date: 9/22/2024 12:22:00 PM
Your talent for free verse really shines in this one , dear
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Date: 9/22/2024 6:45:00 AM
Oh, the dripping loneliness tugged my heart in this stellar write of yours my dearest poet friend Nette! A powerful and very creative write that carried me away. Another great winning piece this is. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs
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Date: 9/19/2024 7:40:00 PM
Haunting lines, Nette. ~ Gershon
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Date: 9/19/2024 4:11:00 PM
Profoundly sad Nette, visions of heartache drip from your poem like the tears felt by the writer, whether real or imagined...good luck dear poet
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Date: 9/19/2024 12:49:00 PM
Where are you? Even though fully grown Live a life of my own.
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