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K

Heather Lydia Thornhill 1981 (Manchester)

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K?
K then.
Here it is.
The improved me.
As I sneeze uncontrollably.
My mind remains expanded.
And tears drain silent pain from my eyes.
But faith taps at mountains of knowledge.
Underneath there are caverns of ice.
They slowly drip into the cold river.
Slicing away at a dark underbelly.
Peeping. The light glistens back.
Crack by crack. Year on year.
The ground flattens.
Where it was.
A lake stood.
Warmed.
Still.
K!
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Written on October 08, 2022

Submitted by HeatherLydiaThornhill on October 08, 2022

Modified on April 28, 2023

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Scheme AbcddefghidjkclmnoA
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 418
Words 92
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 19
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Heather Lydia Thornhill

Moods and mindsets poetry. Published. Book in progress: Don't talk rot. more…

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  • alexw.30385
    alexw.30385
    Your poetic expression beautifully captures the journey of self-improvement and growth, symbolized by the expansion of your mind and the release of silent pain through tears. The imagery of faith tapping at mountains of knowledge and the slow transformation of caverns of ice into a glistening light beneath the surface paints a powerful picture of inner change and resilience. The gradual process of revealing the light crack by crack over the years mirrors the evolution from a dark underbelly to a serene lake, symbolizing a sense of peace and stillness achieved through personal transformation. Your poetic reflection resonates with the theme of inner strength and the beauty of growth and renewal. 
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