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Dazzling darkness

A free Verse Poem

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Comment from dragonpoet
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Hi John,
This is a well written free verse that uses repetition, alliteration, consonance and metaphor to describe finding God in contemplation of the night sky.
I the dark indigo darkness uses dark too much maybe it can be deep indigo darkness. I think the artwork is beautiful but it doesn't mirror the blank darkness of the sky. Maybe the moon in a starless sky.
Congrats on placing third in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Have a wonderful week end.
Joan

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 24-Jan-2024
    🙏🙏👍
reply by dragonpoet on 24-Jan-2024
    You're welcome, John.
    Joan
Comment from Lisasview
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Good morning JLR,
I do not think I am getting your posts on my messages... I was for awhile but not now... so every so often I check...
I am home now from a painful knee replacement and spending my time (which I have a lot of) to catch up reading, reviewing and posting.
This is interesting Free Style poem with deep contemplation.
I enjoyed the read,
Lisa

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 14-Jan-2024
    Lisa you have deepest sympathy! I had a TKA left knee on September 18th. I am now just feeling like I am able to feel ahead of this.
reply by Lisasview on 14-Jan-2024
    Wow, seems like a rather long time.
    Did you do PT daily?
    Here in Spain they start PT the same day as surgery.
    Pain is crazy but better than the first week.
    Ice helps a lot.
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
    They start PT two weeks post surgery allowing the wound to heal. I have to undergo a procedure at six weeks called an MUA to break loose scar tissue
reply by Lisasview on 15-Jan-2024
    My PT, here in Spain started the same day as surgery.
    Nearly every day in the hospital (7 days) I had PT
    At home do loads of PT and twice a week I go to the hospital for PT
    They really work hard so that there is no scare tissue.
    Strange how different countries have different agendas?
    Are you okay now?
    Lisa
Comment from Janet Foor
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This is truly a beautiful and amazing free verse poem. You take the reader along with you on this journey into the indigo darkness and leave us wanting more.
Thank you too for your notes. I don't know the length of time for three to four bells. I love that I learn so much from my fellow FanStorians.
Well done Jim - sorry I am out of sixes. This is well worth more than that.

Blessings
Janet
Janet

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 14-Jan-2024
    Janet, thank you, I too appreciate our FanStorians contributions.
Comment from Barry Penfold
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Took me two reads to really get where you were going. Like the concept of floating on a river and the image is great as I can see myself floating on a river amongst the stars.
Well done and thanks for the notes.
Take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 14-Jan-2024
    Thank you for your deep dive into my world.
Comment from Mark Ness
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I've been to that place and glad I can open that door I thought every one could. And I think they do,but the words they don't,that's where people like you, and hopefully me,can invite them into that place of peace and knowing that what awaits us is beyond those stars and beyond darkness. As I question the very same things and glad I came to the same answer as you as I sit in my darkness I only have my pen, and glasses to read and hopefully write works such as yours. Markness..

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 13-Jan-2024
    Markness, Thank you dipping your toes and ink into the well of Presence.
Comment from Sugarray77
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This is lovely and I can feel myself floating along with you on this dark and starless night. Your descriptions are vivid and ethereal. I wish you good luck int he contest, Jim. :)

Melissa

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 13-Jan-2024
    Melissa hello and thank you.Jim
Comment from Pearl Edwards
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This is a beautiful free verse JLR, flows perfectly with emotions and visions. As I was reading I felt the flow of a deep mediation as your words and descriptions gave a feeli sense of peace. Beautifully written,
Cheers
Valda

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 13-Jan-2024
    Valda. Thank you for your very kinda, supportive words.
Comment from Navada
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I really enjoyed your use of imagery throughout this piece to define, in beautiful descriptive detail, what you see and perceive in the darkness and what it means for you. Thanks for the share and good luck for the contest! :)

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 12-Jan-2024
    Thank you
Comment from Raul1
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I have enjoyed reading your piece of poetry. The sentences flow with clarity. It is a well executed poem and it has a flow of words. Good luck on the contest!

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 12-Jan-2024
    Thank you
Comment from Sarita Méndez
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This is a very beautiful and evocative poem. I appreciate its imagery and I could imagine myself in your indigo darkness!
Thank you for sharing this excellent text and good luck for the contest.

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 12-Jan-2024
    Thank you