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Vanishing of Self

Missing image

Vanishings of Self

 

Foreign wings in feathery flight,

shifted winds of youthful droplets

Teary eyes, shut wide distant dreams,

manipulating, vision’s glare.

 

Paperback fades thin memories,

heart-felt letters, blended in breeze

Forgotten as the photographs,

nimble in the chill of winter.

 

Journey’s vocal chords, sing off tune,

flocks of birds, flutter east of sun

Ponderings, consulting their choice

abandoning all peaceful doubts.

 

Meandering over pathways,

chaotic thought by the meadow

Leaves of unique hues on cement,

having lost their flare in season.

 

As I do with each passing breath…

Wondering myself, who am I?

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Per Contest Rules: The Quote Below. And Picture Prompt!

"Live Your Life To The Fullest And Have An AWESOME TIME!"

Picture credit: http://oasisofinspiration.com/wp content/uploads/2007/06/inspirational-2.jpg

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  • Viyanna Rosemarie silver member
    February 27
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    Paperback fades thin memories, heart-felt letters, blended in breeze Forgotten as the photographs,
    nimble in the chill of winter.

    that was my favorite stanza. it is no wonder you won the gold with this. fantastic write, brother of mine. thank you for sharing this with me today and i am looking forward to reading more from you in the near future. viyanna rosemarie


  • Rose Angel gold member
    February 27

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    Oh my, dear friend, this was a gold, and glad you got it! Your interpretation of the prompt is so thought provokingly probing into our feelings as we read yours...Such imagery! Yes, there are times we feel we have lost our identity, and who are we?..Maybe these times bring about an emerging of ourselves as an even stronger person because of it! Awesome penning


  • poet2angels gold member
    February 17
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    Congrats on the gold sweet Bro I love ya I am adding this poem to my list of faves!

    Lynda


  • kaibab silver member
    February 17

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    Congrats to you Bro...such a well deserved gold...
    it is such a journey we travel...good to have you in part of mine...wonderful poem


  • PassionsPromise gold member
    February 7

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    well done here and i can relatre to this so much its scary.

    Love you always

    you know how to reach me

    Passions

  • Viyanna Rosemarie silver member
    February 7

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    this is another one of those days i will be reading a lot of your work as i am trying desperately to earn points and i can't think of a better poet to grace my eyes. this write proves that i am correct in thinking that. thank you for sharing this and i wish you the best of luck in this contest that you have entered. viyanna rosemarie


  • Jeremy0826 silver member
    February 5

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    This is perfect and filled with a lot of emotion.

    "Meandering over pathways,
    chaotic thought by the meadow
    Leaves of unique hues on cement,
    having lost their flare in season."

    I appreciate you taking the time to write for this contest and it's always a pleasure to read you bro!
    I loved every line in this and wish you all the best in my contest! Take care!




    Jeremy0826


  • campanaro silver member
    February 4

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    Poeticweaver

    This was a wonderful poem..
    so much meaning.
    Thank you so for sharing it.
    You are quite the writer :~)
    Love Peace,
    campanaro


  • poeticpieces
    February 4

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    Perfect For The Prompt!

    Love the language you use with each line of divine imagery, how gifted you are, and how blessed I am to have a father so talented and loving. Keep up the wonderful writes, your fans I know love ya as well. All the best within the contest, and all you do. I love you, Tim Jr. aka poeticpieces.


  • TheSpiralGenerator
    February 1

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    Wonderfully gorgeous imagery, and great flow to this poem! A great take on the prompt too. Good luck in the contest!

    Blessed Be,
    -Sadien


  • ChelseySmile
    February 1

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    This poem is so beautiful. Such gorgeous imagery. And I can relate entirely, of being unsure of who you really are.


  • Heavenly Angel gold member
    February 1

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    Outstanding piece of poetry
    I'll tell you who you are, my brother...
    you are the sweetest person to know and I am HONORED to have "adopted" you into my family!
    May God keep you in his infinite care and bless you tenfold!


  • Aesthete2000 gold member
    February 1

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    "...having lost their flare in season."

    Love this line, the "flare" so telling,
    their beautiful color, their fresh leaf texture,
    lost. Comparable to losing one's direction,
    one's zest for life.

    A wondrous piece, Timothy.

    M-C




  • Three Doves
    February 1

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    Well put my brother and friend as always. Consideration for all possibilities there may be some purpose to the chaos in our lives. A question that only we ourselves in truth could answer.
    In God's Love
    Noah


  • ceegeeess
    January 30

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    kalidoscope of life!

    As I do with each passing breath…

    Wondering myself, who am I?"A beautiful retrospection of life by everyone ultimately. Thank you for sharing your thought provoking idea,my dear brother.


  • thegirlsafaultline.
    January 30

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    "Meandering over pathways,
    chaotic thought by the meadow
    Leaves of unique hues on cement,
    having lost their flare in season."
    Brilliant(:
    Really.
    I love your vocabulary.
    I like the photo you used too.
    Great write.


  • Girl-Interrupted gold member
    January 30

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    makes one wonder who they truley are in the scheme of things... lovely pen... thought provoking...

    huggsss
    becca


  • mooniemc
    January 30
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    Touched me deeply as I am right now wondering who I am - beautiful.
    Hugs, Moon


  • Kalexi
    January 30

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    Outstanding

    I love these poetic ponderings, Timothy. I find myself wondering similar things, makes you go hmmmmmmmmmmmm...

    love Karen


  • princessleejwctlvr2
    January 30

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    I think we all find ourselves wondering who we are sometimes!!! You did a truly wonderful job writing and portraying this piece this is truly amazing and well written I am very very impressed!!!!! You did a splendid and beautiful job with this piece!!!!! I love it!!!


  • Lonely
    January 30

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    Who am I? Isnt that a question I find myself asking me so many times.. What a beautiful piece of poetry.. It had a mood to it.. and I totally love that picture Tim.. That girl she is wearing my eastern dress I loved the mention of birds heading towards the sun.. Reminded me of the sunset, I love watching sunset and the birds going home.. Its eerily sad.. I loved your poem baby, as always.. You rock!

    I love ya so much,
    Lonely


  • Mistress Leala silver member
    January 30
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    I often wonder myself. This is a magnificent piece. Greatly done!


  • penman gold member
    January 29

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    Wow!

    Truly amazing write about the struggle within. Stunning use of wording and images. Best of luck in the contest.


  • Denerica
    January 29

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    WOW

    Brilliant and true to yourself actually, at least you capture your inner thoughts and emotions, the way we all feel. Blessings.

  • poet2angels gold member
    January 29

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    This is brilliant , so touching from start to finish...

    So fitting for the prompt and it is true that we do feel this way at times when all seems to come pouring down upon us, but as far as your last question, I can answerr that for you...

    who are you?
    You are kind, caring loving soul who would give anyone the shirt off of your back...
    I want to thank you for being my dear friend, my Bro and for being a part of both of my groups, the other of which I would probably not even have been able to keep had it not been for you, and since it is in dedication to my son, you will never know how much that means to me

    TY Bro . I don't say it near enough

    Lynda


  • StarEyes
    January 29

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    WOW! I am stunned beyond words. I don't know what to say. It is fantastic, but kinda sad too. The feelings behind this one, the emptiness, the void, really tugs at heartstrings. What a great read!

    Best of luck in this contest!

    and love my friend

    Nyetta


  • Stardust-luvr
    January 29

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    mastery in its brilliance as i know how much you place your heart in your writing it brings me to tears as it makes ME wonder my often numbing times of emptiness ~ and why am i me and why am I here or even as the old saying would anyone care if I was gone. well done and many loving blessings always xxxxx love you always xxxx


  • countrybabe gold member
    January 29

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    Absolutely Gorgeous!

    Wow....I really really loved this piece. I loved the words you used and the picture this painted in my mind. Awesome job dear friend and good luck in the contest.

    Keep writing

    Countrybabe

  • tara wilson gold member
    January 29

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    this to me, Tim, makes me think of the stages in everything, in nature, life and in humans, and so there are many times in our lives after a time of change when we ask ourselves who am i because i feel, myself, i am always changing, and there is no single way to define/or 'find' myself...that's what the whole of life is for...lol..this is kind of like my pink poem. lmao -- i'll send that one to you now

    i love it, wonderful inspiration for this one too, wow, i love it


  • poetryrocksmysox
    January 29

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    Brilliant!

    You have an art here where you use metaphors to paint such vivid imagery, and to tell a story about how you've been lost, as that goes along with not understanding yourself. Great take on the prompt, and just enough out of the box to make this poem rock. Thanks for sharing poet, you're such a joy to read always! Peace, K.


  • Cynthia Gaines gold member
    January 29

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    Beautiful Artistry...

    WIshing all the best to you in the contest, and in all you do!! Thank you for sharing your muse's talents with us!!
    , & s always,
    xx Cyn xx *


  • Angelflower
    January 29

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    if I had to pick my favorite line I'd be lost..lol. this was really wonderful.. the emotion and flow was nice.. softly written with a sweet intensity about it.. bravo hun.. best of luck..

    Angel

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