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Wabi-Sabi

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Cars are the wind on the streets semi-truck wheels shriek thunder, rain shatters against stone and brick walls on dusty roads, oak trees fence with twigs— wushu wooden clatters. Dreadful arrays of dryads azure and amethyst gossamer haze, sleek, silken strikes gist an opera of wisteria, as they sway to silver breeze's sibilant rustles. They chant lullabies in lyrical lilts of hued iridescence, of hearth and opals back to my scarlet nest. Angelus silver trills, the sylphic sways of pure rays, Coral rosary—incense strands of aurulent rimes hum, endless hymns echo as choral evensong alleluias softly peal out—doves with wet eyes that drift upward on whispery—ethereal wings. Ocean's plea emerges from apothic abyss, a voice conveys the core of faxed shores and stars, with earth and wind in a solemn tone. A cosmic biography—in loud squeals and sighs sea vernacular hinges on nature's lasting awe. Breath goes to fog—snow melts into puddles—rain returns, a china-white grave—encases the deceased deer, before thawing in the morning—icy skin lies frozen. An eerie distance holds my hand in a purifying blizzard.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023




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Date: 12/29/2023 8:49:00 AM
Congratulations on being on the "100 Best New Poems" list for Soup. A wonderful write. "Love It" Have a great/wonderful day/2024 writing away.................
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Date: 12/11/2023 2:51:00 PM
Exceptional poetry, Lasaad. A belated congratulations on Poem of the Day!
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Date: 12/10/2023 11:02:00 PM
Congratulations on your potd.
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Date: 12/10/2023 6:53:00 PM
richly poetic, vivid, creatively expressed - well composed
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Date: 12/10/2023 7:19:00 PM
Mat, Much appreciate your kind words and congratulations.
Date: 12/10/2023 6:13:00 PM
"alleluias softly drift upward on whispery—ethereal wings." Such a beautiful image to behold. However, "an eerie distance holds my hand in a purifying blizzard," creates a very dismal mood. So many emotions tangle within. Congratulations Lasaad, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 12/10/2023 7:18:00 PM
Much appreciate your kind words and congratulations, dear Brandy
Date: 12/10/2023 5:36:00 PM
Wondrous and stellar penned POTD full of artistry, Sotto Poet. A big Congratulations on POTD. All the best. ~
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Date: 12/10/2023 7:18:00 PM
Much appreciate your kind words and congratulations, Regina
Date: 12/10/2023 3:59:00 PM
Lasaad, a cosmic biography. A tour de force. A potd. Great writing. Congratulations on your potd.
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Date: 12/10/2023 7:17:00 PM
Thank you so much, dear Lin. Appreciate your congratulations and kind words my friend.
Date: 12/10/2023 1:43:00 PM
Excellent poetic expression, great write, well done getting POTD
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Date: 12/10/2023 7:17:00 PM
Thank you for your congratulations, Clive. The recognition both honors and humbles me.
Date: 12/10/2023 11:57:00 AM
Dear Sotto poet, Congratulations on this POTD, so well crafted and rich in imagery. I am so pleased you are being recognized as of late for your gift. Enjoy th honor..
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Date: 12/10/2023 12:06:00 PM
Thank you for your congratulations, Nancy. The recognition both honors and humbles me.
Date: 12/10/2023 10:46:00 AM
Many congratulations on your POTD SP! The imagery reminds me of a Gothic chapel's interior- stark gritty, fecund beauty. You have inspired my last poem! Blessings to you ~Anaya
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Date: 12/10/2023 12:04:00 PM
Anaya, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your kind words. Your encouragement means a lot to me. Thank you.
Date: 12/10/2023 9:50:00 AM
Back with heartiest congratulations on this beautiful honour of POTD, so well deserved!! :)
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Date: 12/10/2023 12:05:00 PM
Thank you so much, Hiya. Appreciate your congratulations and kind words my friend.
Date: 12/10/2023 9:03:00 AM
Congratulations on this Exquisite poem receiving the POTD honor, my dear friend. Enjoy your special day of recognition! I was surprised to see I hadn't commented and FAVed this one, I'd read it and was interrupted and failed to comment and FAV it. Oops! Glad to see it receive it's just do. Have a great day! Bill
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Date: 12/10/2023 12:02:00 PM
Dear Bill, I wanted to express my gratitude for your kind words and congratulations. They mean a lot to me. Thank you!"
Date: 12/10/2023 8:42:00 AM
Lasaad, a beautiful poem, congratulations on POTD!
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Date: 12/10/2023 12:03:00 PM
Much appreciate your kind words and congratulations, Tania
Date: 12/10/2023 7:55:00 AM
Congratulations Lasaad on POTD with this amazing poem full of wonderful imagery in true “Sotto Style” hehe!! So happy to see you here today…you truly deserve it Lasaad….Debx
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Date: 12/10/2023 12:01:00 PM
Thank you so much, Deb. Appreciate your congratulations and kind words my friend.
Date: 12/10/2023 7:30:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. Your "Wabi-Sabi" is a wonderful write. "Love It" Have a great day with your wonderful win....................
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Date: 12/10/2023 12:00:00 PM
Thank you for your congratulations, Paula. The recognition both honors and humbles me.
Date: 12/10/2023 6:14:00 AM
Back with BIG congrats on a well deserved POTD, my friend. Enjoy your special day today.
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Date: 12/10/2023 7:03:00 AM
Thank you for your congratulations, Vijay. The recognition both honors and humbles me.
Date: 12/10/2023 6:11:00 AM
Terrific imagery Las. So well put together. Congratulations on POTD! :)
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Date: 12/10/2023 7:03:00 AM
Thanks for reading and commenting, Linda. Much appreciated
Date: 12/10/2023 5:52:00 AM
A stellar write Sotto, Congrats on POTD
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Date: 12/10/2023 7:06:00 AM
Thank you so much, Joseph. Appreciate your congratulations and kind words my friend.
Date: 12/10/2023 3:34:00 AM
Hooray! Applause! Applause! Seeing your creative poetry recognized lifted my spirits. Congrats, dear Sotto, for receiving a well-deserved POTD distinction. Hooray!
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Date: 12/10/2023 7:14:00 AM
"Dear Sara, I wanted to express my gratitude for your kind words and congratulations. They mean a lot to me. Thank you!"
Date: 12/10/2023 2:48:00 AM
Dear Sotto. Many Congratulations on the POTD. Such a wonderful imagery. Well done. I'm glad you had this award. You really deserve it. Have a great day!
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Date: 12/10/2023 7:18:00 AM
Much appreciate your kind words and congratulations, Maria
Date: 12/10/2023 2:07:00 AM
Such a creative write, Lasaad. I'm in awe of the imagery and the alliterations that just flowed so well. BOL in the contest and Congratulations on POTD! ~Charlie
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Date: 12/10/2023 7:19:00 AM
"Charlie, your words of kindness and feedback mean the world to me. I am grateful for your support and appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts."
Date: 12/10/2023 1:53:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD. Well done.
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Date: 12/10/2023 7:21:00 AM
"Jeanette, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your kind words. Your encouragement means a lot to me. Thank you."
Date: 12/10/2023 1:22:00 AM
Congratulations on receiving POTD dr sotto. Well deserved
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Date: 12/10/2023 7:22:00 AM
"Dear Ink, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your kind words. Your encouragement means a lot to me. Thank you support."
Date: 12/10/2023 1:03:00 AM
Congrats Dear on potd.
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Date: 12/10/2023 7:24:00 AM
"Karen, thank you for your words. I truly appreciate it.
Date: 12/10/2023 12:52:00 AM
What great imagery you've used in your verse Lasaad, congratulations to to you on the honour of POTD. Tom
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Date: 12/10/2023 7:27:00 AM
"Tom, I want to thank you for your kind words. Your comment is truly appreciated."
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