A wild craving starts
The whirlwind of feelings swarm
They flock in fervor
Do I control emotion
Or am I controlled by it?
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This was written for Colleen’s Weekly Poetry Challenge. The key words today were “Congregate” and “Passion”. Following her suggestion, I didn’t use the words, I used only synonyms.
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A good question to ponder at times. Great Tanka, Trent! :D
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Thanks Vashti!
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That is really good, and goes perfectly with that photo.
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Thanks!
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Excellent beautifully expressed💜
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Thanks Willow :)
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Pleasure Trent 💜
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<3 <3 <3
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Thanks Robyn :)
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Wow, Trent, that’s a million dollar question. I wonder who has the perfect answer!!
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I’d like to know. To quote Bob Dylan, it ain’t me. I dont’t think Bob has the answer either, but it’s fun deciphering his songs just to be sure ;)
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It depends on the personality. I do volunteer counseling so I see different situation in different cases. :-)
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yes, everyone is different and that is a great part of life – trying to answer questions like this for ourselves in a way that is meaningful to our lives.
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Exactly, Trent. Some people start with the head, some with the heart. No perfect answer.
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Excellent Tanka, Trent. Those last two lines really grabbed me! :D
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Thanks Colleen. I think we all feel that way ;)
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Beautiful imagery, and a potent question! Well done!
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thanks!
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