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Read MoreSometimesMy thoughts just flowFollowing twin streamsThinking about youWhat it would be like to be with youAnd wonderingCould I love you with my heart wide open SometimesI think I’ll never grow upOther timesThat I’ll never grow oldBut time keeps passing by...
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Not many speak of Beat poets nowadays. The cutting edge has become forgotten. I’m honored by the comparison, although I don’t feel I fit the measure. Thank you.
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It does feel confessional in the way that poets dream about life & love, with a tenderness and unabashed desire both calm & brave. It is what the artform exists for.
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I’m a romantic who believes the words of Cervantes
Too much sanity may be madness — and maddest of all: to see life as it is, and not as it should be!” ― Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, Don Quixote
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That’s an exceptional quote!
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One of my favorites, because its true.
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This poem feels like a quiet stream of thought turning into a river of longing. I love how it moves between vulnerability and hope–questions of love, time, and becoming a better self flow together with such tender honesty.
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Much of my writing is stream of thought. Loving someone because of how they make you feel, then easily becomes, what do I want these feelings – this person want to make me become…thank you for sharing your thoughts and appreciation 🌼
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Joe, amigo what a write!
It felt like wearing an old comfy shirt. I love that line. It’s so true. Personally when it comes to relationships I think comfortable is underrated. Yes, we want to be desired and have great chemistry, but comfort is real.
It also means you feel safe. So important for love
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You’re always too kind (but I don’t mind).
Comfortable, at peace, safe, those are priceless feelings.
I’m glad you found yours. Its hard for us “bull in a China shop” types. 🌼
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I haven’t posted.much in a while but I’m glad the blessings pleased you 🌼
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Read Moredwells in silence fortitudefor a love between twoone is distant and closed off from viewthe other smitten intimately confidinga friendship of the eternalfate to cast each at oddsthe pendulum swings there is mistrusta mistress of the night, a lady...
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Brilliance Brenda. You’re a magnificent poet my friend. Spellbound!!! xoxo
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hello dearest Keith good afternoon thank you graciously I am enjoying my afternoon after receiving a house of thosand corpses book by Rob Zombie❤
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Very cool. I heard about this book. Rock on Brenda!!! xo
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Wistufl, whimsical and a conflict of emotions battling within this stunning piece. The imagery is on full throttle.
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hello dearest Jacob thank you graciously for the thoughts on this piece it is often difficult for witches to remain friends❤
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Sort of like a dissention among the ranks vibe. This does have a witchy, almost horror scented feel to it. Nice!
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hello dearest Tim thank you graciously I love your interpretation I miss this witchy friend of mine but we are trouble together❤
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Don’t know where my fingers went, Crimsin. I meant “wistful”—getting jumbled in my old age.
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that’s okay I understand I get to typing too fast lol❤
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Read Moredon't I just...today is not a good day...not for sarcasm or good natured teasingtrust me...good is not how I'll read itwords like gashes & blisterswaiting for the drainage I'm watching shadows of the windslicing pieces off yesterday to feed mesuch bitter fruit...with...
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hello beautiful Willow this is full of clever verses creating so much feeling ❤
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Thank you 🧡
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This poem envelops me in its grip.
Sadness, shame, discord…I feel this way sometimes…jokes won’t humor me, pleasantries are the opposite of what I need.
Really strong, strong write.
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Thank you 😊
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Powerfully penned, Willow. Into the book it belongs! Excellent write my friend, I felt this one. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Life is…lifing. Thank you, my friend 😊
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Superb work.
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Thank you, Thomas
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Amazing, Willow. You keep impressing me with lines like, “slicing pieces off yesterday to feed me.” So strong and beautiful simultaneously. Keep it up. Please. And thanks for the audio version; you know I can’t help but gravitate to that. It is so well done.
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I’ve been slowly making spoken versions of many of my pieces. Just takes more time and energy than I currently have to spare. Thank you so much 😊
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Understood; I am doing the same while coping with bizzare-o-ness in my own world. But that’s okay, I get through with little tidbits of kindness from friends like you.
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It’s the little things that make a huge difference 😊
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Read MoreI offer myself to you twice a day,at morning’s opening, at night’s soft closure an endless vow that neither time nor agecan strip away.I know the reasons you reject my offer:weariness dragging, desire gone quiet,the body’s shifting tides,the cooling...
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Lucky you 💋
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That’s a stimulating offer if your a woman. I hope you received many. Cool write.
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Loved this piece…the offer, the pain, the excitement, and the hope of it all!
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Read More“If motherfuckas act an ass I give them straight shitThis goes for any man, woman or child falling into the category of bitch, “Call it a one way ticket to my bad sideSo, motherfuckas can take that high...
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I am old school. Grew into a love of poetry because of my interaction with the Beat poets. Sexton, Plath, Ginsberg, Ferlinghetti, O’Hara and others.
This is confessional style poetry like Sexton, Plath, Levertov and others.
I really felt this one.
j.