Stealth mode activated, days of fluorescence are lost
And I am going under cover, tell my demons I’ll be gone.
When emptiness attempts to slyly slide between the sheets
I’ll set aflame corrupted dreams to feel alive.
Whiskey lullabies* for you and I. Do kisses help
When bitterness is burgeoning in veins and limbs?
Toes and shins dancing in and out of beds
Creaking voices in my head drag me back to the start.
Can you move forward when you’re hiding in the past?
When love’s engraved like an epitaph on your barren heart?
The days of fluorescence are gone.
~By: Tanya~
Fictional Yet Familiar; Images: Pinterest
*B.B. King – When in doubt, steal from the blues.
* Borrowed. (Whiskey Lullaby by Brad Paisley, one song I don’t like at all.)
What a powerful tale of downfall and betrayal – in and out of love.
“I’ll set aflame corrupted dreams to feel alive.” This is my favorite line, I love the imagery of strength and survival behind it.
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Dhanyavaad Bubble. I don’t know what it means myself, songs make me hazy in the head but I like your interpretation and I’m so happy you think this piece is all that. Love you heaps. 🍀🌸🌻
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I do 🙂 Just like everything you write, it abounds with metaphors and layered meanings. I love reading you. 💕 over and over again 🙂
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Right back at you B. You’re my doze of wordpress bliss. Text you soon. ❤️
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💕💚💕💚 until then, all my love to you my Tanya!
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Tanya, I do that too, once in a great while I’ll write something and don’t know what exactly it means (though most writers do that they will not admit to it). I love this, it brings me out of my own head and thoughts.
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Relieved! I read my own lines all day in hopes they would make sense to me, then I gave up. Some thoughts aren’t meant to unravel, I guess. But I like what other minds bring to the table. So glad something in this sparked with you, Tammy. Love 🙂
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Writers unbury the unconscious thought… we cannot always know them at first write and too, everyone will have their own interpretation like you said. Yes, I a, a faithful follower of your mind genius 🙂
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As am I. 😊
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😉
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Interesting approach by you two. All art will resonate on a personal level for the individual experiencing it, but when I write I always choose my words with a specific POV and purpose. I am consciously trying to guide the reader. This reinforces my pragmatic mindset, and image of self as more of a technician than an artist. I think I’m very good at seeing what’s “there,” but find it difficult to imagine or create something out of nothing. Your’s is more the stuff of dreams.
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Clarity of thought is great, especially when you’re writing something with a particular subject in mind. If I may dare say, my pieces (to me) are like abstract art, they don’t really fit into the boundaries of mainstream writing. And I guess what you write is more reader-oriented, which can never be a bad thing. My stuff is more for me, I am a selfish writer. Sometimes I do have a very clear picture in my head but mostly I prefer sounding vague and dreamy. To each his own. At the end of the day, yours or mine, all work is art. As for Tammy, I can’t comment about her escapades with dreamy writing but I personally love her work. Thank you for stopping by, valuable feedback – appreciate it. 🙂
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All of this is a learning experience to me, and mostly humbling. I value and enjoy the interaction with fellow writers as much as the writing itself.
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Woah, what happened there? Whatever, it’s brought forth an awesome piece! You well, T, everything ok?
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Oh Kunal, you’ve been missed. Welcome back! My words are unreliable, don’t go by what they say. All good this side, just a mild case of B.B King and Miles Davis on a loop. I appreciate the concern. All swell at your end?
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Kinda… Distracted, but comfy in my own space
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Oh same. But then I’m always distracted. You’ll get out of it, I know. Or maybe turn it into a poem or two. Take care, KT. 🙂
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Hey, good idea! Poems!
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Miles, Monk & Trane, and pray for rain.
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Ooh! Sensational writing! Loved it!
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Thank you, Chevvy. Happy to know you liked this. Have a great day! 😊
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My pleasure!😀
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Love the post
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All smiles 🙂
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Yay. You matter, remember that
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Wow. Sad yet beautiful :’)
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Well thank you, Mayhem. 🙂
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Keep up the good work.. Zen. I choose Zen over the rest. :p
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I like Zen. 🙂
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Very nice, thank you for sharing this piece.
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Thank you, happy to know you like this. Have a great day 😊
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You’re quite welcome
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This is wonderfully written
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Thank you. 😊
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Tanya, this is so so brilliant! 🙂 Loved this piece! Yours posts always strike the right chords in my heart so beautifully. Last line is just sheer elegance. 🙂
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Thank you Tanmay. I’m glad you liked this. The last line is my favorite too. 🙂
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This one was intense Tanya! Loved it! Love and betrayal can never go hand in hand, they can never be two sides of the same coin because Love walks with it’s shadow called Truth. 🙂
You write really well dear and I’ve nominated you for the 3 Day Quote Challenge. Here is the link:
Congrats and Have a great weekend!😀😀
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Thank you for your lovely feedback Shambhavi. You’re quite right. I can’t promise I’ll take up the challenge but I’ll definitely try. Take care 🙂
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Sure Tanya! ^_^ You’re welcome. I’ll keep an eye for it, if you post! 🙂
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You and I are too much alike, except I put it out there a good percentage. I hold some back:)
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Oh yes, pretty much. Just that I write in code, hiding behind words. I like how you’re comfortable putting yourself out there, it’s truly inspiring. 🙂
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Thank you for that. I too at times write from different perspectives, even as a female and I will be cryptic at times. Sometimes I write using 3 different meanings and I try to get into a good mood to write and try to hit a couple of completely different types and like doing so. I do have people say I am better than I think I am. Even authors. I had not written a poem in 28 years and never strict form before late September:) You are damn good yourself. Plus an awesome name.
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It’s good to be diverse and I can see it in your words. You’re putting your creativity to good use, no doubt. Thank you for all the appreciation. About the name, well I think it is a little juvenile but I’ve come to like it over time. Have a great day! 😊
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I do not think your name is Juvenile, your about page explains everything to expect. From you it is contradictions and oh so much more. Talking personally is also a good thing when you can. I do try to be creative and I never did strict form before late Fall and no writing at all in over 20 plus years and poetry in close to 30 and just prose:)
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Well in that case you’ve got to make up for lost time. Looking forward to reading more of you. 🙂
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I am gonna try. I do have some potential issues at home and I have to get out to get some strength and endurance as I am going to need it possibly.
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Good luck! Continue being awesome! Things will work out, I’m sure. 🙂
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amazingly written..creative
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Thank you. 😊
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Beast mode. Pure and simple. You haven’t lost the fluorescence, however it broke down for another. Love your stuff.
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Yes it can’t be lost, just hiding, waiting for someone to spark the latent flames. Thank you for your lovely comment. 🙂
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Sent you an email friend. Check it out when you’re able.
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Hi! I will asap. Have a good day! 😊
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Same to you.
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Shall get back to you shortly. Jam packed weekend. 😅😁
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I have gone through some rough patches for a few days, but when I came back, I read you first. And, once again, you amaze and delight me. You’re good, lady.
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Oh some days are mental! I hope all’s well now. I’m glad my trivial, self-created perplexities amuse you, that is the goal. I wish you smooth sailing Ward, take care. 🙂
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Thank you. You’re helping!
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Stunning.
“When loves engraved like an epitaph”
Tough stuff to get through, but so beautifully captured 🙂
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Thank you. Love can be tough, yes? But I guess you’ve got to give it a chance. Happy to know you liked this. Have a great day! 😊
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I love your poetry. Honest and direct. My favorite kind.
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Thank you John. I’m glad you do. Not been very active these days but I’ll come around in a while. Have a great day! 😊
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I hope so. Summer keeps us busy. Hard to stop and write.
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Yep, summer’s always packed but I’ve missed wordpress. Going to take a while to catch up but im looking forward to it! 🙂
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Reblogged this on johncoyote and commented:
Amazing poetry by a talented writer. Please read and enjoy.
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