*with words fresh in time
uncanny to the point
              gift wisdom and support 
           under need undefined
                    shining light  in scribe darkness
          stranger  alchemized  to  love*

kmae

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Jun 6, 2026

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chuck-1

I had to respond. I want to be part of this excellent piece! Great job, Momma!

charlesc

under need undefined
need aroused by words
stirring other words...

prabhu-iyer

lovely tribute to all those kind enough to share their opinions on our work and make it worth giving our work out!

victoria-1

sa-sa-ra

Love it super poignant fairly short and sweet!!!

timothy

I love this poem !  It is beautiful and concise !  
Well written !!!!!!!~<3<3:):)&#9786;&#9788;&#9794;&#9792;&#9824;&#9829;&#9827;&#9830;&#9688;&#9787;&#9689;&#8226;&#9675;.O&#9835;

sally-a-bayan

Ouch, Mae!  I shall try harder next time.  I guess, in this community of writers/poets
we all need each other.  Comments are very important....

soul-in-torment

By candle wax and waning wick
from feathered quill to pointed stick
come images and limerick
to make the reader 
smile

Love it M keep em coming

joel-m-frye

Truly amazing,
"stranger alchemized to love"...
most praiseworthy line.

removed.-muft

It is my belief that written poetic  word in response is the greatest compliment knowing your intentions ( whether perceived as such) is an effort in giving back a small piece of self in return for being moved by the writers creative expressions from the depths of their heart and soul. This is something I am struggling with because I say too much and have cut back because I don't like sticking out on the page...case in point. I am glad you shared this Mae.

spysgrandson

" stranger  alchemized  to  love" as another opined, that is really some elevated verse--well done Ms Mae

audrey-howitt

vircapio-gale

i don't know what to say.. this is quite beautiful :)

tyler-lynn-pulliam

removed.--5460

It is in the human nature to respond to others. Or it is in mine. When someone reaches out to me with something good, and worthy, and wonderful, I respond. It is the interaction between people that makes you feel a part of the world. One joyful word can make someone's heart sing. Praise being one of the best ways to encourage someone in all their endeavors. I praise your talents, Mae. I praise you. Blessings, Maggie

removed.-cd

stanger alchemized to love indeed, there is nothing like having your work read ... I really do believe that if I won millions in the lottery, I would become a full time reader of poetry here, not to spread happiness to the writers as much to enrich myself. I fear though that if that happened, I would also end up drinking far too much scotch. :-)

robert-c-howard

I love the use of language and the way the visual design supports the rhythmic flow. 
I also admire the way the title names the poem and is part of it at the same time.

removed.-z2

reassurance is addictive ain't it? you always respond to my writes, i could never thank you enough