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Antonio Castellaneta's avatar

The rhythm of this piece pulled me in immediately, but the line “I was always the one devising what is rising” lingered the longest. It feels like the moment the struggle stops being something happening to you and becomes something you're finally willing to face. Saying goodbye there doesn't feel like an ending—it feels like the beginning of meeting yourself honestly.

Damien's avatar

Yes! Thank You, Antonio! Appreciate you reading! 🫶🏼🖤❤️‍🔥

AËLA's avatar

He said goodbye

to the version of himself

that apologized

for taking up space.

That is not a loss.

That is the whole point.

— AËLA

Lea's avatar

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🖤🖤🖤🖤

Damien's avatar

<3 <3 <3 Appreciate you! <3 <3 <3

Thirty Poems's avatar

Reading your poems and hearing you read them is always such a pleasure. Thank you ❤️🌹

Damien's avatar

Ahhh, I appreciate this comment so much! Thank you!! 😊 🫶🏼🖤🫶🏼

Ethereal Twilight Poetry's avatar

Your written voice is absolutely memorable and stunning. This piece is like a poem from you to you and it shows how honest it is. I love the authenticity, and how I know very little poets that write this way. Your voiceover is also such a pleasure to listen to, it’s always lyrical and sounds like music to my ears. Beautiful work d!

Damien's avatar

That you, my beautiful friend! I appreciate you listening and hearing the words, and reading it and seeing the reality of it. Appreciate you!! 🫶🏼🖤❤️‍🔥

MoTy's avatar

Bluffing? What’s up with three dots? Come on now D. x

Damien's avatar

Also, I use the three dots for separating…guess I could use lines in lieu of dots…never thought that thought when I plot…hmmm…could be useful.

MoTy's avatar

I meant “dotted lines that weigh and drive me deeper and deeper”, three dots as a metaphor for leaving. Nothing to do with the format D. x

Damien's avatar

I've written so much today, my mind is so out of it. LOL...let me just go ahead and throw the "Thank You" out that I'm also not supposed to...Jesus D.

MoTy's avatar

and Holy Spirit, no no, not the actual spirit D.

Damien's avatar

Lmao…I like you,

Damien's avatar

Not so good at poker…

Cailin's avatar

egads I hope you ain't leaving us.

Cailin's avatar

phew you are a good writier