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"Darkness may hide the trees and flowers from the eyes, but it cannot hide love from the soul." Rumi gnarled, giant twisted roots connect the family tree.... so much dysfunction removed, rescued child gnarled roots dangle hanging on.... before love showed way an empty effect deep within the soul that last.... until dawn cracked a longing for love which appears at first light one day.... Holy Spirit filled the soul

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Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/2/2023 2:08:00 AM

Great metaphor comparing an unhappy family to a gnarled tree. Glad the Holy Spirit the author of Love, inspire and bring peace. Blessings.

Sara Kendrick
Date: 10/2/2023 5:01:00 AM

Thank you for the nice review of my work and the Blessings, Victor. I always need all the blessings I can get. Sara

The Situation

Date: 10/1/2023 4:04:00 PM

Sounds dramatic. Well it is as you say Love will find a way.

Sara Kendrick
Date: 10/2/2023 5:01:00 AM

Yes, Love finds a way, TS. It was dramatic and traumatic, but God so loved. The Bible tells us, God is love because love is of God found in 1 John 4:8. Thanks for your visit and nice review of my work. Sara

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/1/2023 2:27:00 PM

a beautiful, Choka, Sara. I liked the Rumi quote and your poem tied to it perfectly. You compared a dysfunctional family to a gnarled tree...perfect. I loved the uplifting ending. Well done, Sara. Enjoy your day, the other Sara

Sara Kendrick
Date: 10/1/2023 3:09:00 PM

I am delighted that you, Sara, see the connection to the Rumi quote and my poem. I am glad you like the uplifting ending. I appreciate you stopping by. SK

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/1/2023 1:47:00 PM

Wow! Sara, This is a well-written entry for the contest theme. You did well with your chosen word. Good content and imagery. Best wishes in the contest. Have a wonderful evening:-)Alexis

Sara Kendrick
Date: 10/1/2023 3:07:00 PM

I am delighted to have been given a wow, Alexis. Thank you for best wishes and a great evening. SK

Ink Empress

Date: 10/1/2023 12:06:00 PM

Gorgeous choka, so well written and delivered. So deep and heartfelt. Twisted roots connect family tree that opening really is deep and hits home for me. And also how you’ve ended on a positive note is uplifting. Pleasure reading you

Sara Kendrick
Date: 10/1/2023 3:06:00 PM

Yes, those twisted roots go deep and hang on. I am glad, IE, that it was a pleasure to read. Thanks for the visit. SK

Silent One

Date: 10/1/2023 11:35:00 AM

Love that Rumi quote.. This is a great analogy and that is a nice spiritual ending..

Sara Kendrick
Date: 10/1/2023 11:52:00 AM

Why, thank you, SO. I appreciate the high praise of my work. Your visits are always uplifting. Sara

Hiya Sharma

Date: 10/1/2023 9:54:00 AM

Oh dear Sara, this is a really deep and thought provoking write which shows how darkness may fade every ray of light that might appear but it can never distinguish the light that shines from within.. No matter how dense the clouds of confusion and sadness maybe, but its only a matter of time, until "until dawn cracks a longing for love" As you've described.. A beautiful poem.. Best of luck for the contest!

Sara Kendrick
Date: 10/1/2023 10:32:00 AM

I appreciate the visit, Hiya and wishes for good luck. I am glad you enjoyed reading my work. Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 10/1/2023 7:47:00 AM

Sara, reading your poem invokes a myriad of captivating and vivid images in my mind, like a mesmerizing tapestry woven with intricate metaphors. The sheer beauty and artistry in the way this piece is written is awe-inspiring

Sara Kendrick
Date: 10/1/2023 10:31:00 AM

Why, thank you, Lasaad. I appreciate the high praise of my muse inspired work. Sara