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Fia Naturie posted in the group ”BACK TO POETRY BASICS”

• 9 months ago

Was born with eyes wide open
To be prepared for the truth
Not wanting to offend
What had happened on the roof

Holding pasts in a box
We crawl, we stand, then walk
Rusty keys enter locks
Speaking words before caught

Streams of tears without sound
Lover’s end, rings withdrawn
heartbeat forever unbound
Dawn shows you were a p…Read More

2 Comments
- RICHARD "Rascal" JENKINS
  9 months ago
  
  Okay, Fia 👌 Thanks for your submission and participation. You’ve made a very good start, with the basic format of a Sonnet down pat … 3 Quatrains and a Rhyming Couplet, and your rhyme-scheme is spot-on. In particular, your topic is interesting, with emotion depth, strong metaphorical imagery, and captivating ambiance that sets the mood. With a b…Read More
  - Fia Naturie
    9 months ago
    
    Thank you
Adelphina wrote a new post

• 9 months ago

Moths of Pompeii

Historical, Poetry

October 28, 2025

28

Voices of volcanic dustSecrets of yesterdayMelted passengersIn the air of PompeiiSweeping antenna beadsScooping up ashes Like holy hands Fleeing sooty pallbearers Nocturnal wanderlust Swarming with care Across Mount Vesuvius In molten lava-lightFloating Roman embersSeared patterns...

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28 Comments
- Styxian
  9 months ago
  
  Such lava!
  The artwork is incredible! The write of course is so your style of unique phrasing. Clever wording to go with the picture, well, vice versa. Your talent is showing!
  - Adelphina
    9 months ago
    
    Thank you sweetie. Wanted to post some art. lol
    I’ve been slacking on that aspect of my creative side.
    I’m fixing to call you!
    I’m grabbing some coffee first!
    - Styxian
      9 months ago
      
      okay, i just fed my pet raccoons, lol.
      
      Adelphina
      9 months ago
      
      They are so cute!
- Drieks
  9 months ago
  
  Wow… I really like this Adelphina.
  It’s like you picked me up at the start and wasn’t going to put me down untill I finished it. And I’m glad you did. Amazing.
  - Adelphina
    9 months ago
    
    I’m glad you enjoyed! The whole reason artists make art is to move people.
    Whether through words, art, or music. I’m glad to have payed it forward since you do the same for us here
    on the site:). Thank you for stopping by!
- Sam Nash
  9 months ago
  
  Very good… the art … the words … everything you do is very good as usual
  - Adelphina
    9 months ago
    
    Hi Sam!
    Thank you for that. Means a lot, seriously:)
    I started taking digital art classes last year and this one was extra special to me so I thought I’d share.
    Venturing into uncharted territory has its benefits!
    
    Thanks again!
- Crimsin
  9 months ago
  
  beautiful word choices and artwork lovely Adelphina ❤️
  - Adelphina
    9 months ago
    
    Hello lovely:)
    
    I’m so happy you enjoyed. Made my evening seeing you on my page chica!
    It’s been an amazing experience learning new ways to express myself.
    Thank you for stopping by!
- Damian DeadLove
  9 months ago
  
  Powerfully penned, Adel. Excellent write my friend and the artwork compliments it nicely. Appreciate you.
  
  Damian
  - Adelphina
    9 months ago
    
    Damien, amigo! Thank you!
    This was an extra special write because it was such a sad historical event.
    The remnants are still here for everyone to view. Not sure how I feel about that.
    Having other peoples pain on display. Just feels like such an intrusion.
    
    But you know what is pretty cool to display, your rocking avatar’s hair!! Hahaha
    Had to lighten up this comment, I meant no offense:)
    - Damian DeadLove
      9 months ago
      
      None taken. Appreciate you.
      
      Damian
- Visions_of_Insanity
  9 months ago
  
  The poetry & artwork gel so wonderfully here. Marvelously written Adelphina.
  - Adelphina
    9 months ago
    
    Hey there! Poetry and artwork is my new jam!
    Now it’s all I think about. lol
    What would be something cool to make to accompany my poem!
    I brainstorm to get ideas then get started.
    Takes longer but I don’t mind.
    
    Thanks for stopping by
    I’m super happy you enjoyed!
- Tim
  9 months ago
  
  I’ve seen the frozen bodies of Pompeii. he families that died together in their homes. I’m sure they would have been happy to have wings to fly away on. Great poem of butterflies and great art work, Adel. 🙂
  - Adelphina
    9 months ago
    
    Hey Tim!
    
    Hey, I’m Adelly to you mister! Where did she go? Hahah
    With all the suffering that happened I wanted to make this poem bittersweet.
    And I kept having these visions of moths flying around. Some are huge, as big as your hand!
    Off my mind went and this is what I came up with. After I finished drawing my first moth, I felt like a proud mama! lol
    I’m glad you enjoyed!
    
    Thanks for stopping by!
    - Tim
      9 months ago
      
      Anytime Adelly. :))))
      
      Adelphina
      9 months ago
      
      Much better! Thanks buddy
      
      Tim
      9 months ago
      
      I was going to just call you deli. But then I’d have to order a sandwich from you.
      
      Adelphina
      9 months ago
      
      Good one! Hahaha.
      I’m a huge subway fan!
      Turkey on Italian herb and cheese bread!
- Thomas W. Case
  9 months ago
  
  Powerful imagery. Superb work.
- Adelphina
  9 months ago
  
  Hi Thomas.
  Thank you! I’m so happy you enjoyed:)
- Neville
  8 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  There’s absolutely nothing about this whole page that isn’t magical and I love it so ..
  
  p.s. I’ve been to Pompeii several times and understand entirely where you & those moths are coming from .. 😎🦋🦋👍
  - Adelphina
    7 months, 2 weeks ago
    
    Hi Nev,
    Thank you for that. Means a lot amigo. I can’t even imagine how it must have felt like, being there in person.
    The fact that their remains are still in tact and have not broken down is astounding to me.
    
    Thank you for stopping by!
- Neville
  7 months, 2 weeks ago
  
  You a more than welcome .. my pleasure entirely .. 😎
- goldenmyst
  4 months ago
  
  This is pure art in motion. I could just lose myself in the beauty of your poem. I was mesmerized by the impressionist wonder within your poem. A real gem to read tonight.
  
  John
  - Adelphina
    4 months ago
    
    Hi John,
    
    Thank you for that. Love the words impressionist wonder. With this piece I wanted to give some light even when everything feels so helpless. I’m happy you enjoyed the read.
    
    Thanks for stopping by!
Tim wrote a new post

• 9 months, 1 week ago

For the Vulture Waiting

Poetry

October 26, 2025

9

Every dayanother bite,another piece of my being taken.Like cloth, It shreds.Through lightning bloodmy mind mere dustat end of day.Life - the vulture,with disdainful agilitychews slowly,rips at meready to feedon my carcass.

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9 Comments
- Damian DeadLove
  9 months, 1 week ago
  
  Cleverly penned, Tim. Speaking truth my friend, this has layers. Appreciate you.
  
  Damian
  - Tim
    9 months, 1 week ago
    
    Thanks for your input, Damian.
- Thomas W. Case
  9 months, 1 week ago
  
  Boom. You nailed it.
  - Tim
    9 months, 1 week ago
    
    ha-ha thank you, Thomas.
- Paula Jobi
  9 months ago
  
  I like this! I may expound on this in a different way.
  - Tim
    9 months ago
    
    Beat my guest. 🙂
    Thanks, Paula.
- Paula Jobi
  9 months ago
  
  Finished it. It’s entitled Alzheimer’s and it will be posted tomorrow sometime around noon. My first posting tomorrow and it will be dedicated to you.
  - Tim
    9 months ago
    
    Then I’ll be reading it. Thank you, Paula. ; )
- goldenmyst
  7 months, 2 weeks ago
  
  You wove this metaphor brilliantly my friend. Great raw poetry that holds nothing back. Great work my friend.
  
  John
Tim wrote a new post

• 9 months, 1 week ago

The Red Jacket

Poetry

October 26, 2025

11

In my attic, in a dust-Leadon trunk,I found an old red jacket.It bore wrinkles and smelled of mothballs.In one pocket, I found an old smile.But in the burdensome years since I last wore it I found it no longer...

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11 Comments
- Backdeckbenny (Peter)
  9 months, 1 week ago
  
  I enjoyed this immensely.
  👍
  - Tim
    9 months, 1 week ago
    
    Thank you Peter.
- Damian DeadLove
  9 months, 1 week ago
  
  Powerfully penned, Tim. Excellent write my friend. Appreciate you.
  
  Damian
  - Tim
    9 months, 1 week ago
    
    I appreciate the comment, thank you.
- Crimsin
  9 months ago
  
  hello dearest Tim this is beautiful I enjoyed the metaphors here… I don’t know how to stop hoping no matter what I pray you find belief an understanding of God as I have found him truly to be I looked at church and never found him there… then my scope widened and I found him everywhere ❤️
  - Tim
    9 months ago
    
    Thank you for the comment, Crimsin. 🙂
- Adelphina
  9 months ago
  
  Man, I love the part where you found an old smile. The whole piece is great but something about those two words together made me smile. And no, it’s not old! lol
  It gave ma a feeling of nostalgia. Wonderful write amigo!
  Thanks for posting.
  - Tim
    9 months ago
    
    Thanks so much Adel. :)))
- Thomas W. Case
  8 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  Powerful work.
  - Tim
    8 months, 3 weeks ago
    
    Thanks Thomas.
- goldenmyst
  7 months, 2 weeks ago
  
  Tim, this read like a man on a quest to find the joy he once had. You took this metaphor and flew with it my friend. I could visualize the old red jacket in the trunk and you finding it and looking in the pockets for what once was. Truly great work.
  
  John
Tim wrote a new post

• 9 months, 1 week ago

Like a Raven

Poetry

October 26, 2025

7

Stress encircled her eyes. When any hope was hopelessand light-years away,she opened her dresser drawer. Beneath lengthypharmacy referralsand exponential credit card billsthe black metal trigger resembledthe color of a raven. At the speed of lightand with enough energyto cross the expanse of...

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7 Comments
- Fia Naturie
  9 months, 1 week ago
  
  No, hope, could not find a way out of everything.
  - Tim
    9 months, 1 week ago
    
    Sadly no. Thanks for the comment, Fia.
- Adelphina
  9 months, 1 week ago
  
  It is sad but you ended it with a bang. I love that you used the word stardust!
  Even though she was tortured, you made her sparkle at the end.
  Well done!
  - Tim
    9 months, 1 week ago
    
    Nice observation Adelly. Thank you for the comment. 🙂
- Damian DeadLove
  9 months, 1 week ago
  
  Powerfully penned, Tim. Not every write has a happily ever after. Excellent write my friend. Appreciate you.
  
  Damian
  - Tim
    9 months, 1 week ago
    
    I’m glad you liked it. Thanks Damian. 🙂
- goldenmyst
  7 months, 2 weeks ago
  
  Tim, this was softly explosive. Like a dream that comes true in a dark and sad way. Exquisitely written my friend.
  
  John
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