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No Cuddles In Shadow

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Written: October 09, 2023 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There are no blooms to snuggle in the twilight No promise that it will ever reach the zenith. Either the sky is clear or a cyclone is brewing Unpredictable, akin to the whims of fate. Life sheds its brimful aura and amorphous shells No longer a folk-waltzing performance, But an aphonic and agrestal appendices Shifts sustain, the skin splits and slides, Revealing the vulnerability beneath, A skin split that resonates in the heart Where forlornness resides, tearing at the seams In this ever-changing world, seasons shift. Some souls only shine once a year. Or twice, if they're lucky, reaching even higher. When you least expect it, or in the spring, They decry what bestows them delight, Appreciating the winding road of life,   Finding beauty in the midst of anguish There are no blooms to snuggle in the twilight.
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Date: 12/6/2023 10:07:00 AM
Dear Sotto what a beautiful and profound poem this is, you write always so well and this is no exception really. I especially love the way you’ve written “ In this ever-changing world, seasons shift. Some souls only shine once a year. Or twice, if they're lucky, reaching even higher.“ so much depth in those lines and i cant help but agree. Congratulations on your win. Pleasure reading this
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Date: 12/6/2023 6:25:00 AM
With so many poems it must have been difficult to choose one, this is an excellent poem in your personal style and nice choice for the contest..
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Date: 12/6/2023 6:27:00 AM
Congratulations on having your poem showcased..
Date: 10/11/2023 11:46:00 AM
-"Some souls only shine once a year. Or twice, if they're lucky, reaching even higher." so true - A lovely poem, Las :) - hugs
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Date: 10/10/2023 8:21:00 PM
Such a breathtaking poem! A fav for me!
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Date: 10/10/2023 5:47:00 AM
Forlorn voice of your poem conveys the travails of life. Very nicely penned, my friend.
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Date: 10/10/2023 2:24:00 AM
Such a beautiful poem dear Sotto so exquisitely expressed with lovely imagery and alliterations. Your expansive, highly intelligent use of vocabulary is outstanding. I particularly love the lines,’ There are no blooms to snuggle in the twilight’ ‘ In this ever- changing world, seasons shift’. Just beautiful. Thank you for sharing your immense talent poetic friend. Blessings to you.
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Date: 10/10/2023 1:59:00 AM
Finding beauty in the midst of anguish. What a beautiful phrase. I have a feeling your poetry reflects that saying. Blessings
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Date: 10/9/2023 7:26:00 PM
Your vocabulary is great allowing you flexibility in verse and word. So enjoy reading your poetry for it engages intellectually.
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Date: 10/9/2023 5:44:00 PM
Insightful and deep thoughts in your poem today, Lasaad. Your thoughts on the feelings of the soul are intriguing and spot on, I think. "Finding beauty in the midst of anguish", is surely a soulful thing to do. It's always there if we can take our focus off of the pain and look for the beauty. It would be nice if we could understand, but it isn't necessary. Expectations ... the downfall of man. We flourish by just doing all we can with what we are given each day. A FAV, my dear friend.
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Date: 10/9/2023 5:23:00 PM
Beautiful imagery.
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