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This is GORGEOUS! "sketched by celestial intervention" and "you'll see a canvas begging to be finished..." are my favorite parts. Truly excellent poem.
However, I can't help but ask... did you mean resonate (verb) not resonant (adjective)?
my God.....this is so beautiful....and yet so melancholy.....and as always....I am left breathless by your talent....simply amazing....
ReplyDeleteThis is GORGEOUS! "sketched by celestial intervention" and "you'll see a canvas begging to be finished..." are my favorite parts. Truly excellent poem.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I can't help but ask... did you mean resonate (verb) not resonant (adjective)?
Glad you pointed that out Rachel (^_^)...I had another line in mind when I was writing and didn't finish the edit...oooops!
ReplyDeleteSuch A Great Post and Informative For Me and Others, Thanks for Sharing Like This Blogs
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