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what it is to be magic

how the see saws magicians chop women in half and life is hard even when it's not I don't require a recap don't tell me what happened before the break just stitch me back together I'm all ready for my 'ta da' moment pressing doves and handkerchiefs into the hat and looking slick and in control it can be done sleight of hand, I see behind the scenes sometimes others see through the illusion it's a bit of an ache when I'm left in two pieces but I figure it out visually impressive I function I suppose let's call an early interval I'll stitch myself back up put on a costume and be right back

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 11/30/2024 6:34:00 PM

D1lly, sounds like a description of therapy to me. In it we get to take things apart and put them back together...hopefully in a better way. This captures a lot of wishing and feeling. Change is not that easy for many of us...but eventually the magic can pay off. BTW, I would not be surprised to be totally off the mark of your intent. But that would be fun too. That's it for me today, but thanks for letting my mind wander a bit and then come back home. Kinda like being sawed up and put back together by what you wrote. All smiles and cheer from here. Be well!!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 12/1/2024 6:41:00 AM

Thank you Duke, on reflection I had recently had a chat with a friend and they'd said there were things they didn't wish to revisit via therapy. Overall it was a reflection of carrying on when there's very little in reserve. I think poetry should let the mind wander. Thank you for your thoughtful comments

Gary Radice

Date: 11/28/2024 4:51:00 AM

Anxiety. Catastrophizing. Intrusive thoughts. Ruminating on negative emotions. Many have been there before (count me in there) and many are still there now. All can be debilitating. I’m glad you mentioned you are moving through your anxiety in your comments (to Ink Empress) DD. and that you “figure it out” in your poem. Poetry and waving your wand over your words I’m sure can help pull the rabbit out of the hat for you. I have to add.. My God what magical words your poem conjures up. Great work. :) Cheers - Gary

Di11y Da11y
Date: 11/28/2024 2:56:00 PM

Thank you Gary, I forget you're an expert in this field :) I find trapping acute feelings in the bottle of a poem an interesting concept. I'm not even sure internal anxiety should be a thing - I would quite like to swap it for something less troublesome like fear of flying. I appreciate your thoughtful comment, thank you

Yolanda Nicholsen

Date: 11/28/2024 2:30:00 AM

Simply magical many blessings

Di11y Da11y
Date: 11/28/2024 2:52:00 PM

Thank you

Mat Ignacio

Date: 11/27/2024 7:43:00 PM

i like the asymetrical rhythmic cadence here - gives it and intriguing flow -

Di11y Da11y
Date: 11/28/2024 2:52:00 PM

Thank you Mat, it was a very quick write so I'm pleased it had some technical intrigue. I appreciate your visit.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/27/2024 9:28:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your magic write. Magic with magic shows are so much fun for all ages. Last line, after you get your costume on, will there be another magic write??? Have A Blessed/Happy Day...................

Di11y Da11y
Date: 11/27/2024 2:34:00 PM

Who knows Paula, most likely - thanks for your fun comment x

Ink Empress

Date: 11/27/2024 7:41:00 AM

Sounds like a brilliant idea to come back wearing a costume that would be appealing when the world seems too reluctant to accept us as we are or maybe, when we feel self conscious too. I smiled when i read “I'm all ready for my 'ta da' moment pressing doves and handkerchiefs into the hat and looking slick and in control” hah exactly how i look and choose to look , but if only they knew hahha! Love the different ways you’ve delivered thoughts in this! Pleasure always reading your poems

Di11y Da11y
Date: 11/27/2024 2:33:00 PM

Thank you Ink - it seemed worth capturing myself moving through this anxiety. The poems just flew out with no edits but it's interesting (ish!) to see what the mind comes up with to express itself - I appreciate you stopping by, so thoughtful x