my favourite gift is a closed one
that moment where nothing is known
that calm before an unwrapping storm
in anticipation of what’s to come
my favourite book is a closed one
that moment where nothing happens
that calm before a reading storm
in anticipation of what’s to come
my favourite lips are closed ones
that moment where nothing is said
that calm before a kissing storm
in anticipation of what’s to come
my favourite heart is an open one
so tell me true, are you ready for war
many shall ride the carousel with me
but few shall choose to stand with me
my favourite casket is a closed one
that moment where nothing remains
that calm after the final storm of
memories of all that’s come & gone
by TETIANA ALEKSINA & TONY SINGLE
© All rights reserved 2024






You two are amazing. Beyond words to describe this.
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Aw, thank you, Maria! 😊
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Tony,
When words no longer make a difference actions follow. Not easy when we want to say sometimes doesn’t come out right. Thanks, Gary
Gary Avants Forbear Productions * *garyavants66@gmail.com garyavants66@gmail.com
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Thanks, Gary!
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I want to add my comment. But my mind’s unable to conjure words worthy of this
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Then let these words be a worthy summation! 😀
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Powerful!
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You’re very kind!
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Terrific and begs to be sung.
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Thank you, Dolly. I imagine this to be a rousing folk song of sorts.
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I can almost hear the rhythm of it.
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Sombre sobering offering today. Bravo.
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Thank you muchly!
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I love the introspection and unraveling. 💚
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You can’t have introspection without a little unraveling! 😛
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True true
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Wow! A powerful poem, indeed.
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Thank you, Mary.
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Thank you.
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You’re very welcome, sir.
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It is nothing but pure anticipation from here
Though the way is seen, never does that mean that its clear
For anticipation is both excitement and fear
Fear can be thrilling, enthralling sincere
The stage has been set, the tools unveiled
I know not in what manner, but we shall prevail
My role for the moment seems to be set
But correspondence from the covenant is met
Arise from the shadows and mince words never more
The battle will be fought unlike any before
My tongue is sword, forged with two blades
Cast from true silver, with blood of my kinsmen been paid
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Eloquent. 🙏
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