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Kate D's avatar

I really like this one. I had to re-read it a couple of times because the mental imagery reminded me of something, but I couldn't think what it was ... but I think it's William Blake illustrations! It gives me that same feeling, an uneasy balance of beauty and menace. I like that a lot.

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David's avatar

me too

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Ghostwriter in the Sky ✨💘's avatar

Man, feels like you have strolled through my brain & exposed all the raw bones. Therapeutically exposed, a shadow world revealed... very powerful & personal

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Vibhav Bobade's avatar

Really feel the same. Feels like my innermost self has been revealed to world and I wanna go and hide from this reflection of me. Really well written.

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Dania's avatar

This is beautiful, I love it!

It also reminds me of Strickland from The moon and sixpence.

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David's avatar

yes!

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Bob Metivier's avatar

Incredible. I 'd love to hear more!

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Genie's avatar

I think this is one of your very best! Keep writing, and sharing!

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Poetic Outlaws's avatar

Thank you!

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David's avatar

stunning work

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Sarah's avatar

Wow. Erik, this poem is insanely beautiful. I love the tension and struggle. Keep them coming….please. 🙏🏼 :)

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Poetic Outlaws's avatar

Thank you!

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B.S.Weaves's avatar

That last verse!!! I truly believe that poets are conduits. Connected to, not wholly understood, rarely perceived, forces of nature.

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chris outlaw's avatar

Adore this simple in form but got me to a tee.

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Nour Dib's avatar

This is an incredible piece. Every time I read ono of your essays, I don't think it can get any more on point. And you surprise me every time... 👏

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Poetic Outlaws's avatar

Thank you so much!

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Sloan Bashinsky's avatar

I just now clicked on your link and "this note is not available" came up.

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Jonathan Potter's avatar

Likewise

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Therawness's avatar

Constant battle between emotion and logic captured brilliantly

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Ellie's avatar

Wow, it felt like I was reading the story that revolves between my ears each day. The film that is my lived experience in this time of nothingness. I just wish I could have written those words you crafted so well. Thank you for them!

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SRSheppard's avatar

....how about some Charles Baudelaire ! best translation Richard Howard srs

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Christopher Gage's avatar

Nice work, man.

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Poetic Outlaws's avatar

Thanks man!

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Shonda Cason's avatar

I am in awe of this pouring out of naked truth. Oh, to be a displaced element In a world of less familiar. Love this poem ❤

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Metanoia's avatar

It's been a while since a poem resonated with me so deeply. I can see every fiber of the poet's mind poured into this masterpiece, especially the last verses, I felt it!

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Preetha's avatar

Lovely lines ! It just reminds me to keep up my spirit untainted by the outside chaos

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