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Blogging about Poetry in November 2024
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hold me to this
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becoming softer after every compromise
brittled and self-destructive, we were charring
into sharper malicious states of being
compressing ourselves into mo...
Life happens...
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My baby boy is 12...
My baby girl almost 1...
Life happened so i did not post anything in forever.
Well Same moonlight for our Dreams is coming back.
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THE JEM MOVIE'S SHANA AND COLORISM
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from a decidedly brown-skinned black girl with a big bouncy purple fro to a
beige biracial "safely black" girl with straight hair
This strikes close to hom...
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Hey there, fighter
it will get brighter.
Take a breath, a little deeper
and bring your faith a little higher.
Remember, you are a leader
not a follower..
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Inhale the yawning frost
let it gather and collect
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drowsy from neglect.
Rest your ghostly frame,
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I like that you always take care with the form of the poem, it is actually quite hard to push the words into a shape, it takes a lot of consideration when selecting the phrases to use.
I love this form and imagery in this poem. The addition of Occam's razor at the end really makes you think. The simplest explanation is usually the correct one...hmmmm
I like that you always take care with the form of the poem, it is actually quite hard to push the words into a shape, it takes a lot of consideration when selecting the phrases to use.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful poem as always. It brightens an otherwise ordinary day. I also like the backdrop which you wrote it on as well.
ReplyDeletePretty Intense..
ReplyDeleteInteresting presentation..
what a creative poem,
ReplyDeletelove your cool taste and willingness to share.
Happy Thursday!
ReplyDeletewe love fresh talent and hope that you enjoy reading others.
great with the water ripple backround great
ReplyDeleteYou weave words into images that connect in unexpected waya...and I am so thankful to have the opportunity to read what you willingly share.
ReplyDeletewrite on man!
peace,
Annie
Nice form to a beautiful piece!
ReplyDeleteLove your metaphors and paired associations, creative format. Glad jingle found you or you found jungle, a beautiful poem to read and savory.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Joanny
@ Missy...with each attempt I learn a little more
ReplyDelete@ ClimbtoNowhere...always enjoy it when you stop by (^_^)
@ oliviasmindlymatters...thank you for introducing me to the Poets Rally
@ Jingle...LOVE the Poets Rally...there's a wealth of talent to be read there :-)
@ THE BEATY...thanks for stopping by.
@ lovelyannie79...you're the bee's knees (^_^) Glad you reached out...you're quickly become a favorite fellow blogger :-)
@ Dennis Go...thanks man...again, I really enjoyed reading your work.
@ joanny...thank you for the kind words...love being amongst talented writer folk as yourself.
Gasp! This is stunning, darling. Remarkable. I love the visuals.
ReplyDeleteVery nice poem with some evocative words and images.
ReplyDeleteYou just made my entire day with your confession, honey. Thank you. So sincerely, thank you.
ReplyDeletevery powerfully written, especially the ending. This is my type of poem.
ReplyDeleteoh what an innovative way to express your thoughts..
ReplyDeletemine for the Rally is at
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I love the form of this poem - a very liquid poème concrète! Great images. Who or what is Occam?
ReplyDeleteVery well written. I love it. Bisous, Love and Light, Sender
ReplyDeleteI love this form and imagery in this poem. The addition of Occam's razor at the end really makes you think. The simplest explanation is usually the correct one...hmmmm
ReplyDeleteI love where this poem took my mind. It was wonderful.
ReplyDeletetotally loved it... i commend your creativity...
ReplyDeleteam glad that i visited :)
This is very beautifully written poem, love every word of it.
ReplyDeletevery creative
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cheers
I'm into this. Especially the form!
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