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Wow!! Thanks so much, Gwen!! As others have said what a fantastic and generous comment! I`ll try to break it down to the best of my ability ;). Doubt I`m worthy of such praise...

First of all Gwen, thank you so much for recognising and once again, pulling out my punchy lines in this one.  I think that's what I love most about poetry, its ability to be really flexible and fluid, like clay, you can seem to mould it into any shape you want. For me, I think that shape is those sharp lines intended to provoke emotion as well as prove a point. I have a lot of fun crafting them. 

Ahh yes! My intention with imagery is quite rightfully so. You have an awesome eye, Gwen. To be honest, this write actually started the day as a very dark write about a mugged poet... I thought to dial it back into something manageable. Seems like I often write poetry when I`m angry or brooding so I find it best to come back to it once I have cooled off. 

Thank you so much for your breakdown Gwen, one more thing I wanted to add (which may end up a key focal point of my next write) is that I love how I can use poetry in such a cryptic and creative way. To be honest, Luma, my SO, who is also on Cosmos might be getting a bit worried with recent writes seeming to have Romantical fall-out undertones.

But as some insight, this one was more about stepping out of comfort zones and getting judged for it.

I love how my poetry can be interpreted in so many ways.
Keeps you guys guessing too! ;)

Finally, I just wanted to say that, I`ve never been one to be late to my own party before!! Sorry about that... I have been hella busy at the moment and am procrastinating right this second!!

Thank you ever so much my dear friend Gwen. Your words, as well as your persona are one of the reasons I`m inspired to write more work... Besides, XD there may be an attributed poem for you in the future~

Hope you are well my friend. I should catch up soon ;) (in relative terms that is!!!)

Why thank you Greg

Hi Tony!! I`m really glad you liked this one, my friend!!! Gwen is so kind to my work... but you have also been a keen contributor over the years (especially with that poetry competition!!). I`d let you into a little secret... I only came up with the last lines a few minutes after I posted!! Some fast edits indeed... I`m chuffed that you think so though, really quite honoured by your comment.

XD she is awesome isn`t she~... But thank you so much for your kind comment and support of my work Marion. Your words also mean so much

Ahhh thanks so much, John! I`m touched that you think so, I always like to envoke emotion in my poems. To be honest, if anything poetry is in one way, my parachute. Your kind and warm comments are really apericated, my friend. I hope you are well~

Ahh, I feel as if we share a passion, John! Also, no problem mate, enjoy your trip to France. To be honest, we just came out of lockdown here so no ones really even thinking about travel at the moment... Thanks again for your feedback! Your friend Max

Ahh, thanks P! I`m really glad you decided to stop by on my work!! As a published poet, I look up to you as one of the many leaders on this site. I`m truly humbled by your comment. Thanks again my friend, keep safe and well! Sincerely, your friend Max

Aww thanks, Liliana. It was a good release, as always better on paper than in one's head. I reckon I got too many things to worry about as it is these days... Thanks so much

Ahh, they just keep getting better and better eh?? XD, I`m only joking, really Tina I am truly touched by your words. I like to share a bit of insight with my work as always and for this one, it quite literally developed after the first line. ;). I think in life, we can find ourselves as hopelessly lost, in no control of our feelings or situation, just simply crashing... down, down, down. Or we could skydive, but skydiving comes with preparation, building up our friends or support networks and our coping strategies, for our well being, and use, if needed, as our parachutes. Or we can stay on the plane, not even daring to take risks in our lives. Thank you Tina for this conversation really brings to light my intention and voice in this piece, though I usually like to keep a bit in the dark, I hope you enjoy a little tad of clarity in this one. I really enjoyed writing about it~ Once again, thank YOU, you are brilliant, kind and generous supporter of my work, to be honest, I`d have no clue where I would be without most of you guys. Cheers Tina
 

Hi Katina, thanks so much for your kind review of my work, it really means a heap that you took the time and effort on my poem. The stanza you pointed out was actually an instrumental of one of my last edits before I posted. Not much like leaving it to the last minute lol! Thank you for your eagle eye too with that correction! I reckon we all skipped over it in the read, really constructive criticism is always appreciated. Your words lifted me up today. I hope you are keeping safe and well~ Please, call me Max :). 

Thanks so much Neville! Glad you liked this one, my intention exactly~