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Delicacy In Pain

Her reveries slant the compass of time: 1970s. Minefields now roar through blurred visions. She retreats into dots of space to live in the moment, as emotions fling to a gray sky. While curtains blow unceasingly, hours freeze. Again, love passes; leaves, while a young wife’s heart crushes in tears. bouyant clouds wander in the expanse of night time to gather shadows There is delicacy in pain. Letters from Nam change the dark of winter to a glitter of December lights. As she sets the table, the flaming candle waxes through a kitchen filled with sweets and almonds . He is the breath touching musical tones in the quiet rhythm where carols are sung together. Feeling his presence, she regales in a lone dance of fond remembering. pines in crimson gold waltz across the starlight etching mellow notes Somehow, a woman begins to droop beside a half-closed window. In the cold of duskfall, she longs for her soldier husband, quietly. Then wiping her cheeks, she is refreshed by those who need her, now. In a joyful play with daughter and son, Aunt Jamie finds her true north. Such is the luster of more tomorrows, moon glimmers, dust fades a balm of healing renews fresh discoveries For SKAT : Any Poem You are Proud Of Contest Reposted 5/14/2016

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Date: 8/23/2015 8:34:00 PM
To combine these two poetic styles with such natural harmony is a testament to your excellence in craftsmanship...its like a dream inside a tear, a joy alive in a quiet heart Nette. A beautiful portrayal of positive, resilient human spirit, and love! I am excited to be including you into my FAV POET FILE, something that is long overdue gifted Poetess...Justin
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Date: 8/22/2015 10:59:00 AM
Nette, I really like this. Sentimental and beautifully written.
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Date: 8/22/2015 9:15:00 AM
Powerful...congrats nette
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Date: 8/22/2015 7:02:00 AM
Oh, Nette, this captures that "delicacy" beautifully. A captivating write, congrats on placement in the contest.
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Date: 8/21/2015 10:31:00 AM
Ha, the delicate pain, the subtle torture! "She regales in a lone dance of fond remembering."--beautiful line. Nice.
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Date: 8/21/2015 10:04:00 AM
What a powerful write, a pleasure to read. I like your prose/haiku mix, just the sort that I understand this form calls for. Thanks for entering this piece into my contest.
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Date: 8/21/2015 1:46:00 AM
Congrats on another wonderful win nette with this amazing haibun!
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Date: 8/20/2015 6:34:00 PM
Nette, Congratulations on the win. SKAT
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Date: 8/20/2015 12:42:00 PM
Nette, congratulations on your win and a 7 the image you have great is wonderful . Hugs Eve
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Date: 8/20/2015 12:21:00 PM
Ahh!! Great quality work!! Way to go with this win..Congrats..Sara
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Date: 8/20/2015 11:54:00 AM
So so beautiful Nette many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 8/12/2015 8:19:00 PM
I love the haibun, and I was exciting to read something of yours in this style, because I know how great a writer you are..."love passes; leaves, while a young wife’s heart crushes in tears. "...so heartrending...and that last haiku verse...this is exceptional and SPECIAL. A FAV! Always, Laura
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Date: 8/10/2015 3:28:00 PM
WOW Nette, you never cease to amaze...I must say that I agree with Arthur's comment. You have left me speechless...
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Date: 8/6/2015 6:16:00 PM
Her strength and resolute shine nette...life goes on
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Date: 8/6/2015 5:34:00 PM
This portrays a woman filled with sadness, depression and anxiety about life, and she's slowly replacing those emotions with love, acceptance and faith. The poem speaks of a soul damaged but not broken by life. Emile.
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Date: 8/6/2015 5:00:00 PM
Fascinating writing, exquisite verses, incomparably beautiful, dear nette! Good luck and a seven.
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Date: 8/6/2015 4:44:00 PM
touching as your verses always are Rosie- you are tough compitition! Light & Love
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Date: 8/6/2015 3:05:00 PM
Enjoyed reading your contest entry..Winning material for sure..Thanks for stopping by..My husband is to have an endoscopy during which he will be awake..Then they will put him to sleep and do the colonscopy..Fun,fun..LOL..Sara
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Date: 8/6/2015 2:55:00 PM
- So vivid written that I can feel the pain and the deep love - a awesome poem Nette - I wish a top win at this writing, good luck :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 8/6/2015 2:21:00 PM
The sweet-sullen angle you created kept my emotional gears going from beginning to end. A one breathless poem!
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Date: 8/6/2015 2:21:00 PM
WOW Nette, sometimes is hard to make a fitting comment, this is just breathtaking!
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