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Excerpt from “Forever Almost”
A Poem by Curly GraceWe were diamonds once
brief
brilliant
our bodies catching the sun
every pulse a shimmer
every glance a spark
as if the world could hold us
without breaking![]()
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Read MoreIgnite meNear eternal flamesWhere I can burn aliveWhere the wells of mercy claimStrike meMake my fire blazeUntil it rests in the glowOf a morning dreamy hazeTeach meA heat that melts regretIf you chase the sunriseThen I'll catch the sunsetBurn...
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That ending was perfection! Steam to drop…beautiful
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Curly Grace posted in the group National Poetry Month
Steadfast Flame
Do not tire, do not fade
your small light still guides the way.Lift your hands, whisper your hope
let mercy fall where hearts are closed.Breathe, and breathe again
grace softens stone
faith carries flame.Rise each day
extend your hand
your devotion flows
into the unseen, the unheard
everlasting.![]()
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Love the art work!! It’s true I think, that we need to keep on going, to be the hope that keeps the lights on or the candle lit. Often, I think, people do not understand the effect they have on others, how their words or actions give people hope, a reason to keep going on. Our world suffers and it is the flame of hope that offers a way out.…Read More
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D. Ignatov replied to the topic What do you want to talk about? in the forum General chit-chat
I want to post another one of my four books here. Why? I don’t understand. Because… I can.
Let’s pretend everyone cares and vote in the poll I created in the “Activity” section of my profile.
https://starsrite.com/members/ignatov/activity/
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Damian DeadLove posted in the group Music is Art
Fia, This is the song that defined my teenage years. As always the lyrics are key. They will be down below. This is my favorite version and performance off of MTV’s Unplugged.
Oh, hello Mr. Soul, I dropped by to pick up a reason
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This was done beautifully. I like the meter of it and the breaking at the end give the reader a chance to feel between the drops.