WISTFUL

forlorn woebegone in pensive musing this yearning this longing melancholy becomes a rueful pining almost nostalgic contemplation

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Ink Empress

Date: 5/8/2025 4:05:00 AM

Dear Brian, Youv written poem that resonates and is soulfully moving for the prompt; i love the way your words flow and how evocative it is, as well as how youv written "this yearning this longing" felt that so very deeply! Youv defined the prompt very well in few words! Thank you for sharing! Congratulations on your top win! Sending you light

Di11y Da11y

Date: 5/8/2025 1:33:00 AM

Ooh Brian! This is brilliant! I'm going to fave... Ahh woebegone is such a powerful expression too! Love it!