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Warblings...

"Through millennia meander

as you will, with

a hymn, a maelstrom,

and a nemesis," said

the nightingale to

the king; "just don't

mind the augury, 

listen to me:

a dandelion whispers

its infinity to 

the blowing breeze, 

and a future's never

inked, but only

by starts timidly

backlit; Time will

impishly wink, as

Life and Death

dance in chiaroscuro,

while a moment in

suspension uncloaks 

a soul's entire 

unexplored dimension..."

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Comments

Holden Moncrieff

Sun 7th Jan 2024 23:34

Thank you so much, Stephen, for your very kind comment! 😊

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Stephen Gospage

Sun 7th Jan 2024 07:52

A rich, delightful poem, Holden.

Holden Moncrieff

Sat 6th Jan 2024 16:59

Thank you so much, Tim, your kind comment means a lot! 😊

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Tim Higbee

Sat 6th Jan 2024 13:51

Holden this poem has a grace and rhythm that flows, enhancing the imagery of the concept. Thank you.

Holden Moncrieff

Fri 5th Jan 2024 22:01

Manish, thank you so much for such a lovely comment! I'm genuinely honoured my poetry speaks to you, and incredibly grateful for your constant encouragement! 😊

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Manish Singh Rajput

Fri 5th Jan 2024 18:36

Brilliant as always, Holden. I'm an absolute fan of your poetry. I loved the beautiful yet simple lines,
" a dandelion whispers
its infinity to
the blowing breeze"
And,
"as
Life and Death
dance in chiaroscuro"
I like how your poem just makes me read and think deeply. It keeps me engaged and intrigued which is commendable. Life and death in chiaroscuro is such a great line, Holden! You are a master.

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