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Anemoia

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Linda Lee Lyberg

“My heart only ever had one thought, one want. One need. Despite all, in spite of all…All my heart has ever wanted is you.” ― Stephanie Laurens, The Edge of Desire At times, anemoia overwhelmsme in my nightly dreamswhen I long for another life and placeto rescue… Continue Reading “Anemoia”

Category: PoetryTags: #poem, #poetry, #shayswordgarden

Alora

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Linda Lee Lyberg

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Photo by Bicanski on Pixnio I dreamed my body was mine againwith no memories weighing me downno jagged scars marring my alabaster skinno mortal wounds unleashed beneath. And as I descended further into this ghostly maze,I found myself wielding long shimmering bladesUnlike anything I’ve… Continue Reading “Alora”

Category: PoetryTags: #dreams, #dverse poetics, #poetry, #shayswordgarden

The Naked Bones

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Linda Lee Lyberg

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flicker.com “It was Salvador Dalí who said the red wine of Cadaqués has the bitter taste of tears.” ― Clifford Thurlow, Sex, Surrealism, Dali And Me Shadows undulate on cloistered walls,phantoms unveiled in sultry candlelightas the wax drips down another empty vesselit leaves a milky puddle where… Continue Reading “The Naked Bones”

Category: PoetryTags: #dversepoetics, #shayswordgarden

Saved by Grace

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Linda Lee Lyberg

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“The salvation of man is through love and in love” ― Viktor E. Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning There was a moment in my lifewhen quiet hallowed chambersof an old church became my sanctuary. Dusky sunlight fell across a scarred plank floorthrough blood-stained windows where-The body of… Continue Reading “Saved by Grace”