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I am a bird in space despite not having my wings depicted I possess strength, speed, and vigor, coupled with delicate beauty. I give the notion of gliding. My hidden inner, reality, is devoid of all individual features. I am a bird, a sleek abstraction of flight, my form is as intrinsic as Nature itself. It suggests grace, aspiration, in the spirit of, potency, and yet beauty, just as any bird does. As suggested in my ability, I extend through soaring air, that draws to eternity of flight through the skies.” Smooth and polished in my reflective luminosity. So elegant and vertical, is my subtle tapering form and symmetrical outline, the very essence of my creation. Through time extended and the climax strikes, I am more than nine feet tall. Expressing nuanced evolutions, I have grace, in the spirit of freedom. A wave of energy vaulting up from the ground with an inspiring upward accelerating motion. Everything represents something, even if it only represents itself.

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Date: 6/3/2025 9:38:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Wen! I know exactly which sculpture you most fabulously wrote about I was there on D's. My favorite stanza is third, it took me away with you~ enjoyable read dear poetess
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Date: 6/3/2025 11:48:00 AM
hi Anaya. Because Brian doesn't insist on new poems I often submit my favourite poems from long ago. My original Bird in Space was written and posted 17th May 2024. So maybe you had also read this one over a year ago. Thanks for commenting and yes the 3rd stanza is my favourite too. Best wishes ,, Wen
Date: 6/2/2025 3:32:00 AM
I read this poem twice and I admit defeat. Seems it has to do with a sculpture. Your poetry is elegant though.
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Date: 6/2/2025 4:25:00 AM
oh Victor please dont feel that you have to comment on poems that you dont understand. Every now and then I try an Ekphrasis, This is of a sculpture, which I saw and loved its simplicity. To see a picture of it just google it. Dilly tried to teach me ages ago, but I am a bad student and she is amazing at bringing art to life. Dont feel bad about not understanding it. It was written because I liked the subject. I am NOT a connoisseur of art. Best wishes Wen

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