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• 10 months, 1 week ago

Existential Fuel

Poetry

October 3, 2025

10

It's not about the destination;it’s about the engine knock--the low hum beneath the chest,pistons pulsing, alive,tires tracing grooveson roads you can’t quite see.I used to think the fuel was purpose--a bright answerwaiting at the end of some highway,vanishing as...

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10 Comments
- Damian DeadLove
  10 months, 1 week ago
  
  Brilliantly penned, Roma. Into the book it belongs! Excellent imagery, felt like I was riding shotgun. Any automotive enthusiast would love this joyride. Appreciate you.
  
  Damian
  - RomaJ
    10 months, 1 week ago
    
    Thanks so much, Damian! I’m glad you enjoyed the joyride. I think all existential crises should come with great mileage and a good soundtrack. I appreciate you saying it belongs in the book. I was hoping that the imagery felt visceral, so knowing you felt like you were “riding shotgun” means the world. If an automotive enthusiast approves of the engine knock, I know I did my job! Appreciate you reading.
- Adelphina
  10 months, 1 week ago
  
  I love the determination in this. It has a come what may feel to it.
  Sometimes not knowing the answers to everything feels scary but it also opens up more possibilities.
  Sometimes not knowing brings wonderful surprises you never saw coming. They crash into you and change your life.
  That’s all part of discovering yourself and finding out what you’re made of.
  I enjoyed this roadtrip!
  - RomaJ
    10 months, 1 week ago
    
    Thank you Adelphina! I love your take on the “come what may” determination. You captured the bright side of the empty space perfectly: not knowing is indeed scary, but it’s the very thing that makes room for those “wonderful surprises that crash into you.” That element of being open to things we never saw coming — that’s the true reward of keeping the existential engine running. I’m so glad you enjoyed the road trip!
- Styxian
  10 months, 1 week ago
  
  This is very clever. It tells of the journey quite well, taking the reader along steadily. Purposed.
  Solid write, thoroughly.
  - RomaJ
    10 months, 1 week ago
    
    Styxian, Thank you so much! I’m thrilled to hear the poem carried you along steadily. That feeling of taking the reader on the journey is exactly what I aim for. I appreciate the kind words!
- Crimsin
  10 months, 1 week ago
  
  hello lovely poetess I get it this is really good the love machine keeps humming while we get ranover or we keep running from this speed demon out to kill us love is tragedy but without it would be emptiness I am up for the fight with this demon great write ❤️
  - RomaJ
    10 months, 1 week ago
    
    Hello Crimsin, Hello! That’s a beautiful, fiery way to read the poem. You perfectly captured that underlying tension: the engine of life (‘”the love machine”) keeps running despite the forces that want to “run us over” or the “speed demon” trying to stall us. The emptiness without the fight isn’t worth the peace. I love that you’re “up for the fight”– that’s the true existential fuel! Thank you for the passionate read.
- Ghosteen
  10 months, 1 week ago
  
  Impeccable metaphors and quite the philosophical road trip. It’s good to have a journey to end towards; but it’s the journey, which matters, in the end.
  - RomaJ
    10 months, 1 week ago
    
    Rob, Thank you. This poem was just random thoughts, while I was on a long drive too. I appreciate you calling it a “philosophical road trip.”
    
    You perfectly captured that delicate balance: the destination gives the journey shape, but as you said, the journey itself is the only thing that truly matters. I hope you enjoyed the ride.
Fia Naturie wrote a new post

• 10 months, 1 week ago

DWI =Do With Intention

Poetry

October 3, 2025

16

Wake up in the morning,with one goal in mind.How to feed my babies,without committing a crime. Everyone sees,But can not imagine.How easy it could be.How can this life happen? Never wanted a picket fence,or a house with a yard.All I could...

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16 Comments
- Damian DeadLove
  10 months, 1 week ago
  
  Powerfully penned, Fia. Into the book it belongs! Excellent write my friend, I felt the sting of your words. Appreciate you, cuz.
  
  Damian
  - Fia Naturie
    10 months, 1 week ago
    
    Thank you so much Damian;))
- Styxian
  10 months, 1 week ago
  
  We do what we must. Well, the good ones do! Like you.
  Speak your words, Fia. Take a bow and some praise. It ain’t easy out there. Luckily you’ve discovered the therapy of ceative writing. It DOES help. It can save souls, if we trust ourselves to focus on hope.
  Wonderful, uplifting write my dear.
  - Fia Naturie
    10 months, 1 week ago
    
    Thank you, Styxian;)) We must focus on hope.
- Adelphina
  10 months, 1 week ago
  
  Man. I can relate to this. Not just myself but with my friends and family.
  There is no telling where I’d be without my mom. She is my rock.
  So empowering!! Thank you for posting !!
  - Fia Naturie
    10 months, 1 week ago
    
    Thank you, Adel. It’s hard but worth it;))
- Willow
  10 months, 1 week ago
  
  The kids are everything. And if they’re not…something ain’t right. Felt this one in my maternal DNA.
  - Fia Naturie
    10 months, 1 week ago
    
    Thank you, Willow. They are everything.;))
- Paula Jobi
  10 months, 1 week ago
  
  Whatever it takes!
  - Fia Naturie
    10 months, 1 week ago
    
    Thank you, Paula. you are right.
- Sam Dickens
  10 months ago
  
  Life can be cruel and unfair, so I thank God for mothers like this. It is my great hope that their sacrifices will be rewarded–if not in this life, then the next.
  - Fia Naturie
    10 months ago
    
    Thank you, Sam. That is sweet;))
- Knight
  10 months ago
  
  Life is a fight. You have invoked a great feeling of grit and determination.
  Regards James
  - Fia Naturie
    10 months ago
    
    Thank you, I needed to hear that today.;))
- goldenmyst
  9 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  I felt this deep in my marrow. Your dedication to those children renewed my faith in humankind. The struggle to keep your children fed and housed moved my heart deeply. This is truly one of your very best poems. It speaks to me of a mother’s love and her oh so protective spirit t keep her children safe, healthy, and well. This is much more than a poem it is a living breathing testament to a mother’s love. I loved this so much.
  
  John
  - Fia Naturie
    9 months, 2 weeks ago
    
    Thank you, you think it’s one of my best.. appreciate that.
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• 10 months, 1 week ago

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Drieks wrote a new post

• 10 months, 1 week ago

Remind me (song)

Audio & Video, Poetry

October 3, 2025

21

How did I forget your faceWhen I can still feel your embraceHow can I still smell youBut fail to recognize these pictures in which I held youMy disease is the worstAt least that's what people say when they remind...

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19 Comments
- Damian DeadLove
  10 months, 1 week ago
  
  Powerfully penned, Drieks. Into the book it belongs! Excellent lyrics my friend, your work is so authentic and direct. I’m truly a fan, good musical choice as well. The piano added the proper element to your words. Nicely done per usual. Appreciate you.
  
  Damian
  - Drieks
    10 months, 1 week ago
    
    Thank you Damian. I always love reading your thoughts on my work. Appreciate you!
- Adelphina
  10 months, 1 week ago
  
  I love a good piano song. This feels very intimate and un-rushed.
  It has a great tempo too. There are not a lot of distractions either. Just a voice and a piano.
  Just wonderful:)
  - Drieks
    10 months, 1 week ago
    
    Thank you so much! Your words bring warmth to my heart ❤️
- Styxian
  10 months, 1 week ago
  
  Adelphina was raving about this to me earlier, so I had to check it out. And it’s really good! Not syrupy or overdone. It’s catchy and very entertaining. Awesome job with it.
  - Drieks
    10 months, 1 week ago
    
    Thank you for your kind words Styxian. I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed it!
- Fia Naturie
  10 months, 1 week ago
  
  Drieks, I smiled the whole way through listening to this. This was sad but catchy.
  - Drieks
    10 months, 1 week ago
    
    Thank you Fia! So happy to make you smile! 💕
- Willow
  10 months, 1 week ago
  
  I man…damn. This is incredibly well done!
  - Drieks
    10 months, 1 week ago
    
    Thank you so much Willow! ❤️
- Drieks
  10 months, 1 week ago
  
  Thank you so much for your kind words!
  If only it was my own voice… Can’t take credit for that.
- Drieks
  10 months, 1 week ago
  
  ❤️
- I_IS_ ME
  10 months ago
  
  We’ve kept up wit your musical success through mutual friends, and we’re truly happy for you. You’re not only creating great poetry but also great songs. Tight
  - Drieks
    10 months ago
    
    Thank you so much for the kind words!
- RPM
  10 months ago
  
  Great song. I loved the piano and the strength of the vocals. Well done!
  - Drieks
    9 months, 4 weeks ago
    
    Thank you RPM! I appreciate it.
- FlatDaddy
  9 months, 2 weeks ago
  
  Wow. Just wow! Another incredible piece. You are doing marvelous work, my friend. This is truly outstanding. Beautiful words, lovely music and all of it rendered with class. I am so glad that HER said I must talk to you. I would very much like to do that.
  - Drieks
    9 months, 2 weeks ago
    
    Thank you so much! I’ll get back to you tomorrow if that’s ok 🙏🏻
    - FlatDaddy
      9 months, 2 weeks ago
      
      Absolutely.
RomaJ wrote a new post

• 10 months, 1 week ago

Amethyst Sea

Poetry

October 2, 2025

4

I floated in stillness--cradled by an amethyst sea,golden light bloomingacross sapphire waves of violet flame.The sky stretched wide in bronze and rose,scarlet clouds suspended mid-air,their edges sharp against deep indigo.The weight of the world lifted,as heaven painted the skiesin...

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4 Comments
- Adelphina
  10 months, 1 week ago
  
  Amethyst is one of my favorite colors.
  This is a very soothing read.
  Like reading lavender, if that makes sense 🙂
  Beautifully done:)
  - RomaJ
    10 months, 1 week ago
    
    Thank you! I’ve been having this recurring dream of an amethyst sea, and reflecting on it gives me such inner peace. Now I even own many amethyst gemstones. Adelphina, your words about it being soothing really resonate. I love swimming just as the sun is setting.
    
    It’s such an ethereal experience. The water feels as warm as the sunset, and the sky’s colors are breathtaking. Perhaps that’s why I dream of this sea, and I’m happy I was able to capture this experience in Amethyst Sea. I’m so glad it came across that way!
- Damian DeadLove
  10 months, 1 week ago
  
  Beautifully penned, Roma. A very colorful write my friend with stellar imagery. Appreciate you.
  
  Damian
- RomaJ
  10 months, 1 week ago
  
  Thank you so much, Damian! I really appreciate you noticing the imagery and color– those beach sunsets here on the island, where I live are my biggest inspiration. Appreciate you too, friend!
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