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A Suzette Swan Arc poem. See my article: Klein's Vase Verse - A New Poetic Form | PoetrySoup.com

The example poem for the current contest: Elements of Nature.

. a mirror lies cRaCkEd in the sand— folding sky into w a t e r water into s k y the offing n e b u l o u s as HOPE a melancholy stains t.u.r.b.u.l.e.n.t w a t e r s washing up on the shores of Life icy waves reaching the tenuous sandcastles I had built in the sky— an undercurrent dragging my dreams out to sea … fading with time— riPPled dreams like riLLs on the breach HOPE threads through fire rainbows of my mind as t.u.r.b.u.l.e.n.t tides d i s s o l v e the ammil in my heart —thawing— trickling beyond the breach …

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Ink Empress

Date: 5/21/2025 4:05:00 AM

Dear suzette, i didnt read yet your other poems, jumped straight onto water poem, to see what you have here and wow. Its beautiful! I love the artwork too. I especially love the lines "HOPE threads through fire rainbows of my mind as t.u.r.b.u.l.e.n.t tides d i s s o l v " maybe cus i see water all around, through my window too, this poem resonates! I love it! Altho now i hav to read what this form is about. Your poem is stunning and evocative. Pleasure visiting! Sending you light

Suzette Richards
Date: 5/21/2025 4:22:00 AM

I think that this form is a natural fit for you, Ink. You will be right at home with the various Elements of Nature (the contest prompt). Looking forward to some stunning poetry :) Thanks for the kind comment. x

Paige Hind

Date: 5/17/2025 5:28:00 PM

Gorgeous. Well, not the right word- it's visceral. Water is sinking into my skin.

Suzette Richards
Date: 5/18/2025 1:24:00 AM

I'm glad that this poem resonated with you, Paige. :)

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/15/2025 10:04:00 AM

Hello Suzette Richards, So nice to meet you. i enjoyed this nature poem. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/