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Below is the poem of the day entitled Madame Blavatsky which was written by poet I Am Anaya.


Madame Blavatsky

Hashish smoke trails her along a dusky corridor Aka the hall of fires where mirage chimeras unleash Encumbered with hands splayed her crystal ball lumens wires ghostly apparitions mnemonic attachments What mystery ensues a phantasmagoria of horror nudging the demonic Sitters drenched in profuse sweat fainting one by one Alas unconscious their fate met? Coroners couldn’t ‘ve clarified Described as an arctic chill bolting across the sector through each limp body claiming mortality As icy temps rise Hypothermia responsible! for the fatality, for their demise Latter days professing onto recordings of a gathering that took place confessing that a séance performed by a mysterious woman in a trance—was the case. The Moon is waxing First quarter crescent The beckoning begins Nodding, gurgling Opening realms unseen to the naked eye Madame Mystic, psychic, a beguiling storyteller and Medium Down in a cellar, along with a Ouija volumes of her writings discovered delving into société espirita The Goldilocks of the occults Esoteric subjects, a burgeoning interest Astral travels, unexplained laws of nature, powers latent in man Madame channelled ascended masters The Voice of the Silence The Two Paths The Seven Portals "gifts" from the specters This time Madame stands to receive between intervals and only he is seated Warning him of dark spirits a dimension outside of our physical time-space reality shadowing, making absence of light a necessity To invoke them another nod Continues unabated Reveal the truth! By sacred decree, by order Behind the phenomenon details of schemes came to light Denounced as Black Magic she was no longer to fright Marked as a fraud it all a façade The moon is waning Third quarter

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Date: 10/29/2024 2:49:00 PM
' Marked as a fraud. ' Oh, no ! It sounds like you better watch out for her. Creepy indeed, the feeling within this poem. Congratulations Anaya, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 10/29/2024 2:57:00 PM
Defaced, poor Madame! It's only creepy if you're unaware, so beware! and like Poe urm, Repeat... 'Tis some visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door-Some late visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door. --Darkness there and nothing more. Boo! Ty my poetess friend ~xo
Date: 10/29/2024 11:20:00 AM
A whirlwind romp into Madame 's darkly illuminating world of conjured-up dearly (and not so dearly) departed. Due to your narrative flair, it's a skin-tingling experience, a nightmare delight. I can almost hear the creaking floor boards as chills run down my spine. Shhh I hear Madame now: My daawling Robert, don't be frightened. Boo! Congratulations on a bone chilling Potd!
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Date: 10/29/2024 12:12:00 PM
Madame came rapping at your chamber door...Madame you answered; and the silken sad uncertain rustling of each purple curtain thrilled me-filled me with fantastic terror never felt before; so that now, to still the beating of my heart, I stood repeating 'Tis some visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door-Some late visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door. --Darkness there and nothing more. :) Ty RG!
Date: 10/29/2024 10:47:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD, Anaya! This is a haunting, mystical foray into the unexplainable, a world that fascinates us that stands at arm's length of our understanding! Your imagery works perfectly with your words. So well written. So happy for you! Enjoy your honor today! Sending you blessings of autumn joy!
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Date: 10/29/2024 12:16:00 PM
Ty Sam! Kind of you to say. I appreciate your encouraging words and support as well. Blessings ~
Date: 10/29/2024 9:32:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD. Loved your poem.
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Date: 10/29/2024 10:15:00 AM
Ty Victor! Ty for another colorful feather in my hat. Fun Fact: I think the American Indians coined it, referring to their headdress. Each feather represents a new honor. ~xo
Date: 10/29/2024 8:39:00 AM
congratulations dear poet. mesmerizing thoughts. Be blessed so, happy writing. cheers
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Date: 10/29/2024 10:18:00 AM
Ty, Thriveni, for your kind thoughts. Cheers! xo
Date: 10/29/2024 7:44:00 AM
Wow bff. Did you experience this first hand through mystical means? LOL So vividly compelling. Congratulations on POTD! :)
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Date: 10/29/2024 9:17:00 AM
It was just my imagination, bestie. Lol. My curious mind looking for answer's, secrets of the universe and the unexplained. So kind of you to join in today, your joy and levity gives cheer. Ty!
Date: 10/29/2024 5:30:00 AM
She was called enlightened by some, but a fraud by others, An interesting write, Congrats on POTD
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Date: 10/29/2024 8:55:00 AM
Joseph, Helena Blavatsky's mission was to defend spiritualism against fraud. Enlightened and godmother of the new age movement. It's a creative non-fiction, the séance part is my imagination. Ty!
Date: 10/29/2024 5:18:00 AM
Well look here (no not there) over here on Anaya’s page, let’s all join hands and enjoy the in between world, described here with flair and black magic workmanship, a powerful piece very apt for Halloween, congratulations on a most deserving POTD, you put a lot of effort and research into this wonderful piece and were rewarded accordingly, cheers David
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Date: 10/29/2024 9:31:00 AM
Over here, waving my hand. lol. A PS séance? scary. Ty for recognizing my diligence and beware David of those things that go bump in the night! Cheers!
Date: 10/29/2024 5:10:00 AM
Dearest Anaya, what a mesmerizing journey through the mystical and esoteric. Your haunting narrative beautifully captures the enigmatic world of séances and the occult. Congratulations and this POTD recognition is well-deserved. It certainly showcases your talent for taking complex themes into evocative verse. You kept me captivated! Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
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Date: 10/29/2024 10:06:00 AM
A never-ending journey, Daniel. It's an eerie abragcazabra world. Fun Fact: Mary Lincoln had séances in the White House! over husband Abe's objections. I'm compelled to cast my beguiling spell as I fight like hell? lol. Muchísimas gracias! Ty so much! ~
Date: 10/29/2024 4:53:00 AM
YIKES.....an amazing write I shall watch the moon more carefully as the eves of fall pass slowly...
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Date: 10/29/2024 9:37:00 AM
Next full moon is in November will I hear you howling? lol. Ty Lawless!
Date: 10/29/2024 3:57:00 AM
I agree with Pangie and other poets! Your write is ingenious and totally deserving of potd honors so enjoy your special day! Congratulations!
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Date: 10/29/2024 10:12:00 AM
A much-appreciated accolade and most of all your kind and encouraging comments. Ty Karen Jones! xo
Date: 10/29/2024 3:37:00 AM
Back to say congrats on your your Heebi geebi (I haven't heard that word for a while) poem Dear Anaya. Great story telling. Hugs Maria
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Date: 10/29/2024 9:44:00 AM
Maria, I was expressing one of my favorite idioms. I enjoy your lyrical poems and videos for Halloween, Ty so much for your lovely congratulations and presence. xo
Date: 10/29/2024 1:37:00 AM
Magniico! A magnificent write Anaya, congratulations on receiving poem of the day… Beryl
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Date: 10/29/2024 1:41:00 AM
Aw, ty Beryl! Psychics give me the heebi geebies!! Fun for Halloween ~xo
Date: 10/29/2024 1:27:00 AM
Ty, PoetrySoup! ;D
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Date: 10/29/2024 1:01:00 AM
Totally awesome Ayana. You Really can create an incredibly ingenious write, Hugs and congratulations. Pangie
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Date: 10/29/2024 1:24:00 AM
Ty, Pangie! xo
Date: 10/29/2024 12:54:00 AM
Superb write, Anaya. The jury is till out there though. Blavatsky’s doctrines are deep, surfing the bardo dividing the manifest and the void, as it were. Warmest congratulations on POTD.
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Date: 10/29/2024 1:21:00 AM
US, there is so much to uncover, thinking of purchasing her books. Thanks to you for posting "Koilon". Ty! xo~Anaya
Date: 10/28/2024 12:04:00 PM
WOW!!! What a write/story you have here. They say many are not good/a fraud. Watch out for your money or it will be gone... Have a blessed day writing away................
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Date: 10/28/2024 2:53:00 PM
Ty, Paula! Haunting indeed, no need for psychics , we just need to use more of our brain and medidate.
Date: 10/27/2024 11:01:00 PM
Dear Anaya, The eerie smoke filled hashish séance ambiance of the gypsy psychic Madame, is chilling as you unfold the phenomena with all the haunting atmosphere, demonic and other world entities in the Madame’s trance makes for any icy, chilling experience – Luckily the reprieve comes when she is denounced as a fraud and leaving only the shadows and whispers of Black Magic and lunar phases. A great write for Halloween - Hugs Maria PS taking you hint on my previous Halloween night , I’ve incorporated a new character in my new Video – Step Ever So Light, On Halloween Night – watch out for her.
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Date: 10/28/2024 8:47:00 AM
A wonderful comment, Maria I enjoyed your feedback. I wasn't sure how I would arrange the séance and just went with it. The ambience is everything, dingy rooms, wicked turns, it's all about storytelling for me. Glad you enjoyed my Halloween gift. I'll be right there, can't wait to see the vid! XOXO
Date: 10/27/2024 8:15:00 PM
great atmosphere for a very inspiring madame, this is quite imaginative and creative, very interesting writing, thanks poet
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Date: 10/27/2024 9:11:00 PM
Ty, Yann! Merci!

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