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RT: Restoring Truth's avatar

Stumbled on this randomly from notes. Beautiful poem, and I love the meter, flow, imagery. Smooth as glass. Thank you!

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Stone Bryson's avatar

Thank you, RT - appreciate the kind words.

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The Brothers Krynn's avatar

It starts simply, then weaves together intricately yet beautifully, and ever so softly... it reminded me of some of the poetry of Emmerson and Howard, I really liked this. It was beautiful, you have an amazing talent Mr. Bryson.

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Victory Palace's avatar

This was great. I felt myself flowing down the river of life, letting the waters wash all my cares away. It's "flow" (slight pun intended) kind of reminded me of Poe. Really good.

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Stephen Carter's avatar

"let the strength I've recovered

rise up, and reclaim my life."

Very heartening, encouraging. As though the strength in 'me' has its own life alongside me, rising up to take hold of my life, so we can rejoin the living. Love it!

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Charlotte Pendragon's avatar

Thank you! Your poem was perfect reading this evening. Very lovely 😊

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Jenna Newell Hiott's avatar

Gorgeous poem!

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Stone Bryson's avatar

Thank you so much, Jenna ☺️

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T. A. Burt's avatar

Fantastic, man. Keep them coming. I feel like we need more poetry on this God-forsaken platform. I'll keep publishing mine if you keep publishing yours

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Stone Bryson's avatar

You know what - you may well be right, about the need for more poetry here; sounds like a great plan!

Thanks so much for the gracious comment - let's gear up for 2024!

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Helen Whelchel's avatar

Well Stone. Well done. Confining the scope of the poem to a specific reveals a universal truth. I'm so happy you are a current, living breathing writer. Yay for uplifting words and beauty.

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CynthiaS's avatar

Beautiful ❤️

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Kristen Malcolm's avatar

Beautiful!

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