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Brenda - A Voice that Wonders's avatar

Well described Liora. There is such delicate balance between overstating and underestimating, but you wrote with flair giving ground to feelings so raw, so real and so deep. 🦋

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Liora Writes's avatar

Thank you so much, Brenda. I wasn’t sure how this one would land—it felt like walking a tightrope between strength and unraveling. I’m really glad it reached you.💜

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Gary L Taylor's avatar

As someone who has at times experienced issues with anxiety, I can really relate to some of what you're describing, but you've used your experience of it to create something that reads wonderfully well and really has a deep and forceful impact. A wonderful piece of poetry.

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Liora Writes's avatar

Thank you so much, Gary. That really means a lot — especially coming from someone who’s walked through anxiety too. I’m glad the poem resonated with you; turning that kind of experience into something meaningful is always my hope. 💜

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Meditations On Permafrost's avatar

That was a powerful and an intense poem Liora. Thanks for sharing it. Some of the lines are very painful. It was must of been a difficult thing to write / exercise. You’ve also managed to keep a formal scheme through it. Which is impressive. Thank you for sharing it.

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Liora Writes's avatar

Thank you so much — that really means a lot coming from you. This one was heavy to write, but shaping it through form helped keep it from swallowing me whole. I deeply respect how you bring emotional truth through history in your work, so I take that as high praise. 💜

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Meditations On Permafrost's avatar

Sometimes we need to speak pain to be free of it. I’m glad this helped. It will help others as well who read it.

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Liora Writes's avatar

I hope so — that’s really my goal with these poems: to help others name their own pain, so they can see it more clearly and start to move forward.

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Carlos M.'s avatar

"wish her far away,

restricted airway."

Wow, powerful imagery.

You really did a great job with this one. It's deep in meaning and feeling.

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Luna's avatar

Powerful. Gripping. I felt anxiety climbing up my throat.

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