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Contemplation

Contemplation

In the medley of this illusion 
As confusion becomes

 staple 
       portion 
              to 
                  each 
                        lingering    
                                     day 

Cries swell inside moans 
hinged to helpless eyes 

The prelude to infinite wisdom 

A ticking clock 
That shall not waver 
Nor 
       stop 
              to 
                catch    
                          its   
                                breath 

Augmented thoughts 

Trickle 
         into 
broken
      chords

Spilling 
            seeds 
                    that   
                          scatter 
                                      in 
                                         the
                                            breeze 
    They
Fall
            Like
Leaves
                 From
Trees 
            Who
Sing    
            To
Autumns 
                Song

An orchestrated symphony  
To linger on one’s tongue 

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Gwendoline

Thanks my friend :) so pleased you enjoyed and thanks for the like and pin x 

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Gwendoline

Yay thanks Linda, really happy you liked this one x 

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Gwendoline

Thanks Charlotte and thanks C Wolf for liking this poem x 

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Marion

The formatting of this whole poem adds such weight and depth to your words Gwen but those first 11 lines are almost perfect in trying to convey that  which...I.personally have found....is almost impossible with human words. We simply do not have the language to.express such trauma?? ...that thing which never leaves us again...ever...is impossible to explain and almost impossible to live with....but you have done it here...fantastic write 💞💞

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Gwendoline

Hi Marion, that first section I spat out of myself at around 4am the other night. Torture is a good word for it yes. I think like you say things reach a limit in this existence. But beyond this, I hope clarity resides and with it some peace and reunions. But it’s all like holding your breath until then isn’t it. Holding your breath and hoping there is more. Thanks for your thoughts my friend, I am glad the structure helped bring that weight you speak of. Hugs 💗xx

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RG

As always great poetry, the format reminds me of our collab we created. I really enjoyed the visual with wordplay. 

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Gwendoline

Thanks Rob, yes gotta love a bit of Larry Eigner for bringing structure to life. Thanks for the read 

and we got a comment on that collab 

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Wilford Barker

What a beautiful Poem, Gwendoline,,
Such flow that saturates the heart of the reader.
Truly love it my friend.

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Gwendoline

Wow Wilford your comment sits like a poetic gift to find. “Saturates the heart” gosh that is stunning my friend. Thank you for being your beautiful self and leaving such wonderful words against this piece x 

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Tony Taylor

The beauty that lies in the telling of a story or thought lies in its rhythms....and this is friggin' flawless in its poetic timing......it seems a melancholy thing to considers all the edges of life's philosophical limitations but you have created something very artistic here.....and it is there you reach beyond limitation.....into that " prelude to infinite wisdom"........thought provoking stuff you amazing creator!!......ALL STARS & PINNED!!......smokin' grooves G!!.....Smokin' grooves!!......love to talk to you about this one girlfriend!!....T xo : )

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Gwendoline

Thanks for this T :) I think the artist in me definitely flooded into this write. I am so happy it has been so well received :) You are the grooviest love x  

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Jim "The Lad" ....

wonderful creation Gwen! that is why I love this site! the pics infused into great writing create stellar art to lift imaginations and spirits! love it Gwen!..................................................................Jim

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Gwendoline

What a beautiful comment to find today Jim. You are so very generous and I can’t thank you enough x 

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Being Me

How beautiful this is! So lyrical! (I love lyrical). One gorgeous poem here x

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Gwendoline

Yay Tina it is so fabulous to find you on cosmo, have you posted a poem? I must check your page. Sorry in advance if I am late to any poems. I have hardly been on. But I will check your page today. So happy you enjoyed this one and it is always lovely seeing you on here xx 

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Neville

 What an absolutely stunning & otherwise truly unforgettable poem you have crafted and left here for us Gwen .. It must surely rank up there somewhere near the very top of my favourite Gwendoline's ..

The clever formatting adds another dimension and one does not need to be a brain surgeon, to appreciate the emphasises and subsequent depiction of falling leaves & seeds and indeed, the spiralling downward of undulating but predominantly descending thoughts .. and that concluding line of yours, leaves far more than just a pleasing aftertaste behind .. it kickstarts the appetite and leaves one hungry for so much more .. x

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Gwendoline

Nev, thanks for these words my friend. As always I am warmed by your generosity of kindness. Something you shine with so often on here. So happy this brought you a hunger my friend :) I hope all is well in your world x  

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Gwendoline

Thank you my friend :) sorry I didn’t see this lovely message. Truly happy you enjoyed 🌸🙏

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Liliana of the ...

Just know that at, every moment of every day, year, and while time remains. I honor your thoughts and prayers and beautiful memories and experiences and pain and existence.
All of you. 
Forever more. 
Lilly. 
 

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John Loopstra

I had missed this one, I am sorry to say.  This is poetry avant la lettre. Like the lay out very much, from a stright line down (stairs as it were) tyo the whirlings of falling leaves, augmenting meaning...
 

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Gwendoline

My goodness John I didn’t see this comment. A thousand apologies 🙏 what a truly kind comment to find my friend. Thanks so very much. I enjoyed writing this piece :) x

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GREG TUCKER THE...

Incredible.  I like the word display.  In my first book I got a lot criticism for this but I think it is pure artistic expression

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Gwendoline

What is your book called Greg ? I agree, Poetry is considered an art form. Art is subject to expression. The moment we suppress expression, it is no longer art. Poetry should be allowed to be its free thinking and flowing self. I bet your first book is a beautiful work of art :) 

Thanks so much for these lovely words and so sorry for late reply. Life has me jumping through hoops right now. Looking forward to reading more of you x 

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Terry Reeves

Hi Gwen,
Beautifully orchestrated.
Love,
Terry.
xoxo :)

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Dvon Bridgeforth

Very prophetic verses Gwendoline!! I love the way the words creep away from the pages as if to run away from one's own shadow. There is an underline melanchony to these words that empathizes the falling of leaves in the autumn breeze. Very impressive!! 
 

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Darrin Rodgers

I love your writing really enjoyed reading your poetry please comment on my page thanks

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