Beautifully penned, Fia. This had such an uplifting vibe my friend. Excellent write. Appreciate you, cuz.

Damian

This kinda rocks in a deliciously love poem kinda way .. fingers crossed for the future .. Neville

Dope!! ’nuff said!!

Much respect

Naaj

Chère F.,
A subtle prayer
A declaration of love
Is all that I am
Thinking of….

You are a class of/on your own (what do I know of your language?)

And this question answer format is a beautiful find.
Needless to say I love it to bits.
Warm regards, Gus

This reminds me of classic poetry from the early 1900’s. It has that feel and language. Nice one,, Fia.

This is such a sigh-worthy piece. I think most of us embark on that journey with these hopes. For some, it lasts. For others…not so much. I love the fierce optimism in this one

Fia, this is a jubilant celebration of love that you paint with lyrical wonder. I enjoyed this so much my heart sang as I read. You really made me so happy reading this tonight. I am rejoicing through the magic of your poetic and loving poem of an eternal flame that cannot be extinguished.

John

Well done and beautiful work

“Heat that stays when the rest goes cold,” that is a good line. it can be used in a way to mean so many things. Very thought provoking

Very nice. This piece has a nice flow that pulls the reader in for the long slow ride and has a wonderful feel to it. Very well done, my friend.

The way you structured the poem it looks calm then increases with intensity just to calm down again. There is so many twists and turns in one life that it is impossible to get the nuance of it. Between the government and the churches and the societal acceptance of things that should not be accepted. Very interesting write

This one hits like a freight train of memory, madness, and raw observation—gritty, sprawling, alive with every sense screaming at once.
I love how it doesn’t just tell a story; it drags you through the chaos of life, pain, and revelation, leaving you dazzled and unsettled in the best possible way.

It is a bit musical. I wish for a better day, each and every day. That deer lost in headlights is so true

I agree.

Thank you for putting it into words so eloquently.

Got my foot tapping away from the off to the end and back again .. Nice one too sir . Neville

Damian the fire in the eyes of those zealous followers of the pied piper elevated to guru status is painted in your poem with fire and smoke. Truly a smoking great poem that is as strong emotionally as it is rhythmically. You have real talent my friend.

John

I don’t think I’ve seen subterfuge used in poetry before and you made it fit and feel perfect.
I think many of us are feeling the same way, especially with the way the world is going.
Excellent write sir.