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written for "Vanishing Point" sponsored by Dilly Dally. 
This prompt made me think of how ....Sometimes when overwhelemed with uncertainties , of not being heard, and seen amidst all , and what lies ahead remains a mystery, we choose to isolate ourselves, choose the familiar... whether good or bad. Letting go is easier than pursuing... the challenging... Sorry for rambling! Lol

i will be reading back your poems shortly, i do appreciate all the support thank you all

When the sky mimics an illusory highway, camouflaged in colors of confusion, crowded with contrasts of chaos, I stand stranded at the crossroads, draped in distorted resolutions, soaked in pixelated perspectives, overwhelmed on the verge of vertigo. For I’m tired of counting syllables to weave mismatched metaphors that lead into pulsating pages of monochrome memories, flowing in r e v e r s e like redundant riddles. I’m drained from tip-toeing along cobalt side-lines, aching to be seen, longing to be heard~ amidst the silence and composure. But will the eyes of anemic ink ever feel the unwritten truth? Their ignorance sees not beyond blurred beams of b l a c k and w h i t e …. I’ve long been steering the wheels of star-crossed fate, oblivious to the terrors that float beyond the twinkling horizon, where the jaded jewels of midnight burn, when dreams decay and love lingers~ as lost sentiments between the acrobatic edges of waning sunsets. Riding into nothingness seems more comforting than the slippery slopes carved by ruthless reality, as deepest scars remain unseen in crippling crevices of crashing emotions, while uncertainties are the constant gravity grounding me into the bricks and bones of h e a l i n g …. Maybe this is the essence of breathing restlessly, as tales of meaningless moments sound more mellifluous, and chronicles of unnamed boulevards seem more inviting, when everything and anything that moves in slow cadence becomes a bleeding trigger. Yet to be held and embraced within frames of fear is where this pilgrimage of pillow-shaped promises shall finally conclude, and I wish, maybe somewhere down the vanishing point of the demented lane, blooming with shared dandelion rhymes, there, crystalline constellations would turn skeptical galaxies into raining diamonds, to shawl you in amorous auroras when coldness seeps in. And with or without me, if I were a beloved enigma, I hope your prolific pen will still remember the silhouettes of soulmates, to sketch within the ardent graph of cosmic connection, where sonnets of your soul~ will echo this immortal romance.

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Date: 10/1/2024 1:11:00 AM
Another amazing write, congratulations.
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Date: 9/26/2024 12:25:00 PM
Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Vanishing Point" write again. Enjoy your win as you write away............
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Date: 9/23/2024 7:35:00 AM
beautiful write dear poet. congratulations on your win. Be blessed dear.
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Date: 9/21/2024 4:33:00 PM
Back with my Congrats. You did AWESOME.
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Date: 9/21/2024 10:20:00 AM
Congratulations on your win with yet another amazing masterpiece!
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Date: 9/19/2024 8:37:00 PM
Thought provoking piece - I like, "Riding into nothingness seems more comforting than the slippery slopes carved by ruthless reality, "
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Date: 9/11/2024 9:30:00 AM
This is absolutely beautiful- "bricks and bones of healing" wow...I join you in wishing for hope admist the scars...<3
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Date: 9/11/2024 6:47:00 PM
Thank you sweet paige, i appreciate you always
Date: 9/11/2024 2:21:00 AM
Your muse will never vanish. It may transverse some turbulent weather, but you will find a haven. Forget counting syllables, you will always excel in your free verse: blessings and good health.
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Date: 9/11/2024 6:55:00 PM
Awn thats so kind of you to say dear victor! Thank you so very much i appreciate that truly
Date: 9/10/2024 10:22:00 PM
Life is a tight rope walk, or rather a walk through an illusory highway crowded with chaos and often we are left at cross roads unable to decide how to move forward. Our footing is unsure. Sometimes we feel "Riding into nothingness seems more comforting than the slippery slopes carved by ruthless reality,". But trusting our instincts, we have to move forward and the thrill of walking itself is what makes life worth living. Empress, you reign in the world of poetry and remain as a beloved in the hearts of many. From these restless wanderings, focus your mind on the pleasant and gracious side of life. From disorientation, bring your mind to balance. Please remember- life is never a bed of roses for anyone! Great poetry, dear!
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Date: 9/11/2024 7:00:00 PM
You really understood my poem once again dear sweet valsa, this is actually what i felt from the prompt and despite challenges, we have no choice but to focus on the good and carry on, life is about learning and we live to focus on the gracious side. However your comment makes me feel like i did capture the essence of vanishing point very well! You are so thoughtful and sincere and for that i am truly grateful always kind soul
Date: 9/10/2024 2:08:00 PM
this never- ending portrayal of restlessness plunges the reader into his own crevice of mystified wanderings... so many poetic devices adorn your piece, all worthy, not to ignore, ink...blessed be!
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Date: 9/11/2024 7:01:00 PM
Thank you dear nette for reading and for leaving your thoughtful response, im grateful always
Date: 9/10/2024 1:19:00 PM
In the 'sky's illusory highway leads to a vanishing point just beyond crystalline constellations', Very nicely penned
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Date: 9/11/2024 7:03:00 PM
Thank you dear joseph, appreciate your kindness
Date: 9/10/2024 12:41:00 PM
Your poem intricately weaves together a vivid portrayal of existential uncertainty and artistic struggle, using a tapestry of striking imagery and metaphor. The opening lines, describing the sky as an "illusory highway" and "colors of confusion," set a tone of disorientation and complexity. This imagery establishes a sense of being lost at a metaphorical crossroads, overwhelmed by "distorted resolutions" and "pixelated perspectives." I can feel the angst and fatigue in your words.. BOL in contes
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Date: 9/10/2024 12:48:00 AM
Hi Inky. Great emotive write here. I especially like "For I’m tired of counting syllables to weave mismatched metaphors". We all get there sometimes struggling for expression in a seemingly uncaring ruthless world. Although sometimes mismatched metaphors can be novel in a cliché laden body of literature :) just my thoughts
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Date: 9/11/2024 6:39:00 PM
So true , dear MM, I was on my way to somewhere, during the day when the lines Youv quoted came to me: i wrote this poem sitting in the backseat, youv left a very thoughtful response i appreciate that truly
Date: 9/10/2024 12:18:00 AM
Sometimes we can get overwhelmed with life but like a ship in a storm there's always calm waters and a safe harbour, we must never give up on hope. Best of luck in the contest IE. Tom
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Date: 9/11/2024 6:33:00 PM
Thank you Dear Tom for such a thoughtful response. Truly grateful
Date: 9/9/2024 8:06:00 PM
‘ while uncertainties are the constant gravity grounding me into the bricks and bones of h e a l i n g’ … yes healing is always an action much needed. Incredible poem. You always shine.
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Date: 9/11/2024 6:33:00 PM
Thank you dear Robert for pointing out what you like and for your visit and comment: truly grateful for your kindness and support
Date: 9/9/2024 5:13:00 PM
I love the flow of words and symbolic metaphors. Good luck with the contest.
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Date: 9/11/2024 6:32:00 PM
Thank you so much dear hilda for always being so supportive truly grateful
Date: 9/9/2024 4:55:00 PM
Another Wow from me too. I just don't know how you come up with so many alliterations in your images! you nailed the contest, Ink.
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Date: 9/11/2024 6:30:00 PM
Awwn thank you sweetest of all! I appreciate you so very much truly
Date: 9/9/2024 1:59:00 PM
WOW!!! What a "Vanishing Point" write you have here. Your pen was working overtime on this wonderful write/ending... Have a blessed day writing away............
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Date: 9/11/2024 6:29:00 PM
Thank you so very much dear sweet paula. Im grateful for your kindness
Date: 9/9/2024 11:38:00 AM
Your poetry in itself has the essence of true immortality, I love the way you tell your story dear Ink, gl in the contest, though you don't need luck when you have talent such as this !
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Date: 9/11/2024 6:29:00 PM
You are so kind thank you so much dear rose! I appreciate you so very much truly,
Date: 9/9/2024 9:34:00 AM
camouflaged in colors of confusion, crowded with contrasts of chaos, oooo draped in distorted resolutions,pixelated perspectives, child !! In love with all the siiiick alliterations!!! I’m drained from tip-toeing along cobalt side-lines,aching to be seen, longing to be heard.. mmm I feel this tiredness aeee papi.. lost sentiments between the acrobatic edges of waning sunsets… the flow is gorgeous!! Riding into nothingness seems more comforting than the slippery slopes carved by ruthless reality,. Mmm love the heaviness there !! deepest scars remain unseen damn the way that line hits!crystalline constellations would turn skeptical galaxies into raining diamonds, to shawl you in amorous auroras when coldness seeps in.. mmm … can feel the depth of pain here.. oooo and that ending though!! where sonnets of your soul will echo this immortal romance… the way this piece carries such heavy emotions in such grace is absolutely divine..
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Date: 9/11/2024 6:28:00 PM
Papi you are the best! So kind of you to leave such a deep and heartfelt response! Thank you so very much
Date: 9/9/2024 9:22:00 AM
Superb writing! Another very emotive poem. You seem to be on a roll with those. Well done!
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Date: 9/11/2024 6:28:00 PM
Yes lately the prompts inspire me to go a bit dark, been on a dark phase poetically. You are very observant, thank you dear robert for noticing and for feeling my poems i appreciate that truly
Date: 9/9/2024 5:48:00 AM
Wow … silhouette of soulmates… amazing write …
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Date: 9/11/2024 6:27:00 PM
Thank you dahlin

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