Nurturing sweetness –
a desire to maintain
childlike response
A barrier
to what lies within
darkness waiting
Funny, this present impulsivity –
am alone,
overweight,
a dreamer
Pretence overcomes stage fright –
a worthy role for any story
Not a glittery, Star-crusted version
but a well-worn edition
I am solid, ebony,
earthen –
value innate
Unknown depths
murky shadows –
A brokenness craving
perfection
Must surrender
to the catharsis of creativity –
Fear and protectiveness retreating,
helpless in the face
of the adventure that calls.
(My sketch with AI interpretation)
“I am solid, ebony,
earthen –
value innate”
This is so powerful.
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Thank you so much
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Well done, VJ!
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Thanks Susi!
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You’re welcome! 🙂
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I always connect with your poetry.
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Thank you!
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if we are truely creative, putting our hearts and souls online … then the process is not easy but the healing it brings makes that struggle so rewarding!
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You are so right!
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I find the only way is to surrender to the catharsis of creativity. Thank you for the reminder 🙂
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And you do it so magnificently, Janet. 🥰
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Thank you:)
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Welcome
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The struggle so well evoked
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Thanks Derrick
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I am solid, ebony,
earthen –
value innate
I love this idea. Earthen. A garment I would seek for sure. (K)
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Yes. Not stellar, or otherworldly, but grounded.
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I need some of that for sure.
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I really like the movement of this poem.
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Thank you for that Liz. I questioned it, so I really appreciate your comment
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You’re welcome, VJ. I’m glad my comment was helpful.
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Hi VJ, this is a lovely read.
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Thanks Roberta.
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My pleasure
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Your creativity makes you while.
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Thank you
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Whole * sorry for the typo. My pleasure
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Your poetry always feels like truth telling, VJ. Powerful. ❤️
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Thank you, Victoria. I try.
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❤️❤️❤️
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