What the night hides I embrace
memories exposed to the sun fade
thoughts born in moonlight endure
and cannot be enjoyed.
In my element
I endure
chained by hearts
set free by sorrow
I find my sparkle
I am not a ghost
stop fearing me
cherish me.
Inspired by the Sammi Cox Weekend Writing Prompt: Element: in 47 words.
Also inspired by the Experiments In Fiction International Women’s Day: Join Me initiative.
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I like how these words make me feel.
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Everyone is beautiful in their own way. Always a good reminder that everyone deserves compassion xx
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Very atmospheric poem. Really enjoyed it.
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Oooh, this poetry reminds me of perceptions. Like people think you’re one way where you feel like you’re someone else. At the same time, you are trying to find who you are too, finding that sparkle. This is a really well-written piece! Great job!
Nancy ✨ mdrnminimalists.com
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I loved this, those last few lines spoke volumes to me about things not always being what they seem. This felt so bright yet eerie? Difficult to explain but a really enjoyable read.
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Bright yet eerie! I am in love with the eeriness you felt here. Not something I felt straight off but present!
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Beautiful, really bring up the feelings of courage of knowing all sides of your yourself for me.
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We are not always what others portray us as. Your poem expresses this with the words ‘stop fearing me’. Women of the world should stand together!
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Standing together is everything! I also love your connection with the line ‘stop fearing me’. 🙂
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Such a powerful poem. It really gave me goosebumps.
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A very beautiful poem which has so much energy, crikey gave me goosebumps reading it 😂
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‘Energy’. I love that you felt that in this piece!
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I really love this poem!
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When I was reading this I was thinking of it in the context of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. So often women are asking to be treated well, to be cherished instead of oppressed. Thank you for putting this plea in such beautiful words.
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You put your reading of this piece so beautifully! Thank you for sharing your voice. ❤
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“stop fearing me
cherish me.”
I love this! Your work is always so BEAUTIFUL, Jaya. Keep it up x
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“Chained by hearts
Set free by sorrows “
Absolutely LOVE it Jaya! Another wonderful piece ❤️
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Beautiful poem! I love the contrast used in it and how empowering it is! Really nice work 🙂
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Thank you kindly for sharing your enjoyment of this piece.
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Cherish women, and accept the way they are, eventually let one frees of the demons.
Great poem, Jaya. Happy International women’s Day:)
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Beautiful poem, Jaya! I love the word “cherish”, definitely not used enough in day-to-day vocabulary 😍
Anika | chaptersofmay.com
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‘Cherish’ is such a beautiful and pretty word. I love that you connected with it!
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It touches the soul with its powerful words haunting imagery. Fantastic!
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It’s beautiful. It’s haunting. I am in love with this poem.
xoxoxo
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You enchant me!
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Thank you. This poem enchants all of us ❤️❤️❤️
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The first stanza made me think of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Intriguing.
The line, “set free by sorrow” is an unexpected contrast that does hold great truth.
Interesting poem with several layers. 💓
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Thank you, Michele, for your intriguing reading of this piece!
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Such a powerful poem !! You are so talented.
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This gave me chills, Jaya! Such a powerful poem and I love the contrast of dark/light and how they might not be so different after all. 🙂
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Loving the melancholy aspect of this poem, Jaya. And the reminder that something we’re usually conditioned to fear is also worthy of our compassion and understanding 🙂
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The way you read this poem is an ideal very close to my heart. Thank you!
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I love the idea of enduring thoughts when born in the moonlight, as well as fading memories under the sun on the other side.
I think that dark is necessary in some way.
I embrace you more than what the night hides …
Thank You Dear!
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You are so happily welcome! The dark IS necessary in some ways. 🙂
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This is so meaningful. Everyone is beautiful in their own way. Loved it!!!
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Almost sounds like something Angel might have written… if he wasn’t too busy brooding all the time 🙂
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😆😂
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Happy International Women’s Day to you! Here is to the strength in the darkness! This is gorgeous writing!
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Thank you kindly! Happy International Women’s Day to you too.
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We all have a little darkness in us, don’t we? Another great one!
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So beautifully put Jaya: thank you for sharing, and happy International Women’s Day to you!
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Much love to you as well, Ingrid!
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