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Lauren Hynde
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There are 24 new poems posted today, with a nice balance of regular and not-so-regular poets in the mix. You might want to check them all out, if you have the free time.
The one poem that caught my attention today was:
Vinegar and Brown Paper
by annaswirls ©
Vinegar and Brown Paper has a stream-of-consciousness-all-of-a-sudden-passion-suddenly quality that is very characteristic on Anna's poetry, combined with very strong images and an intelligent use of language. It has a purpose, a drive that holds everything together. An excellent reading.
That Elusive Something, by Curiouswife, also appealed to something in me - it has a raw, gritty nature that I am not used to seeing in her poetry and which I enjoyed this time around. Well done.
A final word of appreciation goes to My Erotic Tale's Pelican Bay. The poem itself is weak, particularly the final couplet - but some small details show baby steps in the right direction: "Criss crossing and lazy crazy eights / fixed winged kites in uniformed pace"; "they land in groups, tired or bored".
There are other poems I could have mentioned, and if you see any that catches your eye, don't hesitate to recommend it. Enjoy!
There are 24 new poems posted today, with a nice balance of regular and not-so-regular poets in the mix. You might want to check them all out, if you have the free time.
The one poem that caught my attention today was:
Vinegar and Brown Paper
by annaswirls ©
Vinegar and Brown Paper has a stream-of-consciousness-all-of-a-sudden-passion-suddenly quality that is very characteristic on Anna's poetry, combined with very strong images and an intelligent use of language. It has a purpose, a drive that holds everything together. An excellent reading.
That Elusive Something, by Curiouswife, also appealed to something in me - it has a raw, gritty nature that I am not used to seeing in her poetry and which I enjoyed this time around. Well done.
A final word of appreciation goes to My Erotic Tale's Pelican Bay. The poem itself is weak, particularly the final couplet - but some small details show baby steps in the right direction: "Criss crossing and lazy crazy eights / fixed winged kites in uniformed pace"; "they land in groups, tired or bored".
There are other poems I could have mentioned, and if you see any that catches your eye, don't hesitate to recommend it. Enjoy!
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Lauren Hynde
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Yes, I definitely agree.Reltne said:
I noticed it when I was making the first read, but accidentally missed it on the second, while writing the post.
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New Poems of Thursday October 20, 2005
There are 23 new submissions to read on this the third Thursday of September, and as always, I bring you one non-erotic "spinner" from the archives with which to start.
Today's Golden Oldie:
This poem comes from January of 2004 . - On the tenth spin I found this one by svelte walker which was one of Doug Gamrath's (aka smithpeter) alter egos. Enough said. Enjoy!
There are plenty of 'fair to middlin' new poems posted, but frankly none stand out enough to make want to say, "Here is one you should not miss!" So you are on your own today.
I am going out and pick some apples. It will be time better spent. Driving through the autumn foliage to an antique orchard full of Spies and Baldwins, maybe even a Wolf River or two. At least I will get my vitamins and exercise. Oh yes, and a stop at the cheese shop for some aged cheddar on the way back. Some Triscuits, my lab with her biscuits, some cider beside her.
Have a good day! - I am going to.
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Taste is always an individual thing so there may certainly be other poems out there today that you will thoroughly enjoy. If you find ones you really like on the New Poems page, please come back and tell us about them!
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Regards, Rybka
To A Poet, Who Would Have Me Praise Certain Bad Poets. . .
You say, as I have often given tongue
In praise of what another's said or sung,
'Twere politic to do the like by these;
But was there ever dog that praised his fleas?
~ Yeats
There are 23 new submissions to read on this the third Thursday of September, and as always, I bring you one non-erotic "spinner" from the archives with which to start.
Today's Golden Oldie:
This poem comes from January of 2004 . - On the tenth spin I found this one by svelte walker which was one of Doug Gamrath's (aka smithpeter) alter egos. Enough said. Enjoy!
***
There are plenty of 'fair to middlin' new poems posted, but frankly none stand out enough to make want to say, "Here is one you should not miss!" So you are on your own today.
I am going out and pick some apples. It will be time better spent. Driving through the autumn foliage to an antique orchard full of Spies and Baldwins, maybe even a Wolf River or two. At least I will get my vitamins and exercise. Oh yes, and a stop at the cheese shop for some aged cheddar on the way back. Some Triscuits, my lab with her biscuits, some cider beside her.
Have a good day! - I am going to.
***
Taste is always an individual thing so there may certainly be other poems out there today that you will thoroughly enjoy. If you find ones you really like on the New Poems page, please come back and tell us about them!
And please remember that our poets need your support, so Read Vote Comment Feedback. It won’t come back around if you don’t send it out!
Regards, Rybka
To A Poet, Who Would Have Me Praise Certain Bad Poets. . .
You say, as I have often given tongue
In praise of what another's said or sung,
'Twere politic to do the like by these;
But was there ever dog that praised his fleas?
~ Yeats
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Pow! 31 New Poems today! But, 20 of them are from a single author. Pervis Brown joined lit a scant 24 hours ago, and floods the list with almost as many poems! Likely he has been wandering the net for quite some time clutching his poetic bowels, and we have provided welcome relief. Please extend a welcome.
I confess, I didn't read all twenty. I find his poetry didactic and flat, and simply couldn't get through more than 5 or 6. But you may think otherwise.
LeBroz gives us She Came: a little riddle about his... well, it wouldn't be much of a riddle if I told you now, would it?
The poet to read today, however, is cymry, who offers two. As if is an alliterative jab at pompous communication, and Where? takes us into the vacant streets of her loneliness.
You know the drill: read, read, write, read.
I confess, I didn't read all twenty. I find his poetry didactic and flat, and simply couldn't get through more than 5 or 6. But you may think otherwise.
LeBroz gives us She Came: a little riddle about his... well, it wouldn't be much of a riddle if I told you now, would it?
The poet to read today, however, is cymry, who offers two. As if is an alliterative jab at pompous communication, and Where? takes us into the vacant streets of her loneliness.
You know the drill: read, read, write, read.
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25 new poems for Monday
Topping the list ~ With an ~E~
lobomao © gives us hot tea:
A hot brew to spice up your taste buds... also check out 3 other creative works by this poet...
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sweet GA peaches gives us Every Last Drop: has a dominating imagination in this clever creation
~~~
13 is the lucky number for
Lady LeStat -A- gives us Your Will: gently rocks your rhythm and senses to her control ...my pick of her 13.
One more almost missed this one...
Newstart © gives us Haiku Passion: A haiku tale of sweet release..
Now you climb higher
Searching for that sweetest fall
Release is your prize
~~some nice visions that take you away in 575 bliss
and there ya have it...and I figured out how to do this linking thank ~Art~ more great poets on the list need opinions and comments have fun ...read and vote...blue
Topping the list ~ With an ~E~
lobomao © gives us hot tea:
A hot brew to spice up your taste buds... also check out 3 other creative works by this poet...
~~~~
sweet GA peaches gives us Every Last Drop: has a dominating imagination in this clever creation
~~~
13 is the lucky number for
Lady LeStat -A- gives us Your Will: gently rocks your rhythm and senses to her control ...my pick of her 13.
One more almost missed this one...
Newstart © gives us Haiku Passion: A haiku tale of sweet release..
Now you climb higher
Searching for that sweetest fall
Release is your prize
~~some nice visions that take you away in 575 bliss
and there ya have it...and I figured out how to do this linking thank ~Art~ more great poets on the list need opinions and comments have fun ...read and vote...blue
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Don't miss cleo_p's Biology...Lesson? from Saturday. One small grammatical error, but a well-crafted clever poem.
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There are some 23 or so poems today , something for everyone. Here are my picks plus a spinner - since I have the time.
Now to the business at hand -
We have Beatha by McKenna using the art of weaving to describe her life in a neat and attractively formatted poem.
Next comes a rhyming piece by the lengthily named RedHairedandFriendly – Decisions describes a painful episode well but has some awkward passages. I think it is always very difficult to handle an emotional subject in rhyming verse and would like to have seen the same poem in free-style.
A Fine Line by dcpoet44 uses well-chosen words and the tightrope as metaphor. I found it a bit hard to read in its density but it’s well worth the effort. He also has A Sticky Note which is lighter and more whimsical.
DustyStar’s Lazy Figure is an oddly sensuous piece that creates an erotic image effortlessly. I really enjoy this poets work.
Doarach , Damhan-alluidh and D’earna are the latest of cymry’s series of odd little pieces each one exploring a single word. Excellent individually,seen as a group they make even more fascinating reading.
Darwinian by Tzara is brief and lovely, the undeniable and mysterious attraction humans have for one another.
Curiouswife gives us The Dog Returns The title drew me in and the poem surprised me. My reading of it is a crisp description of a S/M affair and its addictive quality. Well done.
Promise of Youth by LeBroz is a bitter-sweet little verse both mourning the passing and envying the presence of youth.
Sensuall presents his latest tour de force
Pedtingles Lashed - he has a great way with words and the ability to grip the imagination. I like.
Last but not least - a chance encounter triggers a host of wistful remembrances and echoes for darkmaas in the delightful
Etruscan Bones . My favourite for today.
There is a wealth of poems being posted now - I've been unable to read them regularly lately and see, at a glance, how many talented poets are sharing their art in Literotica these days. Please read, enjoy, vote, comment and learn.
First the spinner -
A couple of dry runs then this -
Morning Memory
The sweetness of the morning dew,
the sun's rays gently on my skin
remind me of my time with you.
A memory so deep within
my soul-there are no shadows there!
The sun's rays gently on my skin
reflect your smile, your eyes, your scent,
the energy you pass to me.
My soul-there are no shadows there,
for you have quickly set them free!
This garden stems from your design;
the energy you pass to me.
If only we could once align
our dreams and this reality
This garden stems from your design.
But now as sun begins to flee
The sweetness of the morning dew
our dreams and this reality
remind me of my time with you.
by BooMerangue - the villanelle writ well.
A couple of dry runs then this -
Morning Memory
The sweetness of the morning dew,
the sun's rays gently on my skin
remind me of my time with you.
A memory so deep within
my soul-there are no shadows there!
The sun's rays gently on my skin
reflect your smile, your eyes, your scent,
the energy you pass to me.
My soul-there are no shadows there,
for you have quickly set them free!
This garden stems from your design;
the energy you pass to me.
If only we could once align
our dreams and this reality
This garden stems from your design.
But now as sun begins to flee
The sweetness of the morning dew
our dreams and this reality
remind me of my time with you.
by BooMerangue - the villanelle writ well.
Now to the business at hand -
We have Beatha by McKenna using the art of weaving to describe her life in a neat and attractively formatted poem.
Next comes a rhyming piece by the lengthily named RedHairedandFriendly – Decisions describes a painful episode well but has some awkward passages. I think it is always very difficult to handle an emotional subject in rhyming verse and would like to have seen the same poem in free-style.
A Fine Line by dcpoet44 uses well-chosen words and the tightrope as metaphor. I found it a bit hard to read in its density but it’s well worth the effort. He also has A Sticky Note which is lighter and more whimsical.
DustyStar’s Lazy Figure is an oddly sensuous piece that creates an erotic image effortlessly. I really enjoy this poets work.
Doarach , Damhan-alluidh and D’earna are the latest of cymry’s series of odd little pieces each one exploring a single word. Excellent individually,seen as a group they make even more fascinating reading.
Darwinian by Tzara is brief and lovely, the undeniable and mysterious attraction humans have for one another.
Curiouswife gives us The Dog Returns The title drew me in and the poem surprised me. My reading of it is a crisp description of a S/M affair and its addictive quality. Well done.
Promise of Youth by LeBroz is a bitter-sweet little verse both mourning the passing and envying the presence of youth.
Sensuall presents his latest tour de force
Pedtingles Lashed - he has a great way with words and the ability to grip the imagination. I like.
Last but not least - a chance encounter triggers a host of wistful remembrances and echoes for darkmaas in the delightful
Etruscan Bones . My favourite for today.
There is a wealth of poems being posted now - I've been unable to read them regularly lately and see, at a glance, how many talented poets are sharing their art in Literotica these days. Please read, enjoy, vote, comment and learn.
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Thank you, Fly and Pat, and apologies to everyone for my delay. I had some things to do yesterday and couldn't get back to the new poems quickly enough - and in a day with so many great options. Anyway, here are my recommendations. I hardly feel the need to justify them. Just read.
Death in Amber by champagne1982
yurei and Of Innocence and Experience by Tzara (the second of which deserves in my view much more credit than has been given in public comments)
Solioquy by Dustystar
4 Pumpkin and Pearl by Liar
Hope by darthjser (which although not great, represents a definite improvement)
59 by 4degrees (arguably one of the best posted yesterday, which is saying something)
(Slide Over) A Memoriam for a Rose by Reltne
Death in Amber by champagne1982
yurei and Of Innocence and Experience by Tzara (the second of which deserves in my view much more credit than has been given in public comments)
Solioquy by Dustystar
4 Pumpkin and Pearl by Liar
Hope by darthjser (which although not great, represents a definite improvement)
59 by 4degrees (arguably one of the best posted yesterday, which is saying something)
(Slide Over) A Memoriam for a Rose by Reltne
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New Poems of Thursday October 27, 2005
There are 23 new submissions to read on this the last Thursday of September, and as I always do, I bring you one non-erotic "spinner" from the archives with which to start.
Today's Past Blast:
This poem comes from August of 2002. - I found this one by Lauren Hynde on the fifth spin. This is early Lauren. I wonder how she would write it now?
MY Erotic Tale starts the day with his first "E" for his Soul Pearls~, perhaps thematically inspired by Liar's Pearl of yesterday, or perhaps minds just thinking alike. - Congratulation on the editor's choice MET.
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Next to go read is Sacramental Wino by Bill Dada. This is a rough rant against religion, the Catholic Church in particular. There is no solution offered, just a tirade, but worth reading one.
***
Rebel Rose, a Lit. member for less than a month presents her second poem today. I really like this title, Between a Story and A Song.
A commenter has suggested that the poem might be better if written without rhyme. It is simply a fact that most new poets write in rhyme; because, after all, "It is a poem. . . DUH!". After awhile many poets stop rhyming, and I personally think that this is because they discover that it is far easier to write without the constraint of a rhyme scheme. Quite a few then go on to justify their decision by proclaiming that they "don't like rhymes". This always sounds a bit like "sour grapes" to me. 
So Rebel Rose, welcome to Lit. and write as much rhyme as you want to. I have no problem with it, but when you do use a rhyme scheme, you usually should pay some attention to the rhythm (metre/beat) as well.
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lobomao is another fairly new contributor to Literotica, albeit a fecund one with already two dozen poems to his credit including one coveted "E".
The closest words I know to the question asked in this poet's erotic query are pudendum or filtrum. Maybe you know a more appropriate term. Go read togue tied and see. (I am assuming that there is a "u" missing and that this is not about fish bondage.)
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My final choice of the day is by bluerains. I only wonder if the words would be better than the numerals, but then this is a quasi theoretical work.
Taste is always an individual thing so there may certainly be other poems out there today that you will thoroughly enjoy. If you find ones you really like on the New Poems page, please come back and tell us about them!
And please remember that our poets need your support, so Read Vote Comment Feedback. It won’t come back around if you don’t send it out!
Regards, Rybka
To A Poet, Who Would Have Me Praise Certain Bad Poets. . .
You say, as I have often given tongue
In praise of what another's said or sung,
'Twere politic to do the like by these;
But was there ever dog that praised his fleas?
~ Yeats
There are 23 new submissions to read on this the last Thursday of September, and as I always do, I bring you one non-erotic "spinner" from the archives with which to start.
Today's Past Blast:
This poem comes from August of 2002. - I found this one by Lauren Hynde on the fifth spin. This is early Lauren. I wonder how she would write it now?
***
MY Erotic Tale starts the day with his first "E" for his Soul Pearls~, perhaps thematically inspired by Liar's Pearl of yesterday, or perhaps minds just thinking alike. - Congratulation on the editor's choice MET.
***
Next to go read is Sacramental Wino by Bill Dada. This is a rough rant against religion, the Catholic Church in particular. There is no solution offered, just a tirade, but worth reading one.
***
Rebel Rose, a Lit. member for less than a month presents her second poem today. I really like this title, Between a Story and A Song.
A commenter has suggested that the poem might be better if written without rhyme. It is simply a fact that most new poets write in rhyme; because, after all, "It is a poem. . . DUH!". After awhile many poets stop rhyming, and I personally think that this is because they discover that it is far easier to write without the constraint of a rhyme scheme. Quite a few then go on to justify their decision by proclaiming that they "don't like rhymes". This always sounds a bit like "sour grapes" to me.
So Rebel Rose, welcome to Lit. and write as much rhyme as you want to. I have no problem with it, but when you do use a rhyme scheme, you usually should pay some attention to the rhythm (metre/beat) as well.
***
lobomao is another fairly new contributor to Literotica, albeit a fecund one with already two dozen poems to his credit including one coveted "E".
The closest words I know to the question asked in this poet's erotic query are pudendum or filtrum. Maybe you know a more appropriate term. Go read togue tied and see. (I am assuming that there is a "u" missing and that this is not about fish bondage.)
***
My final choice of the day is by bluerains. I only wonder if the words would be better than the numerals, but then this is a quasi theoretical work.
***
Taste is always an individual thing so there may certainly be other poems out there today that you will thoroughly enjoy. If you find ones you really like on the New Poems page, please come back and tell us about them!
And please remember that our poets need your support, so Read Vote Comment Feedback. It won’t come back around if you don’t send it out!
Regards, Rybka
To A Poet, Who Would Have Me Praise Certain Bad Poets. . .
You say, as I have often given tongue
In praise of what another's said or sung,
'Twere politic to do the like by these;
But was there ever dog that praised his fleas?
~ Yeats
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Ode to a Soldier by moll65doll
i liked this one because it was an interesting read. i liked how the beginning dragged me in to read more, and i liked how the rest encouraged me to read to the end.
wso
i liked this one because it was an interesting read. i liked how the beginning dragged me in to read more, and i liked how the rest encouraged me to read to the end.
wso
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Ahh, poetry. Like lovely autumn leaves, firing the ridges and rills of our minds in bazing color. Such breathtaking beauty.
Unless you have to rake the damn things up! I've got blisters on my eyes and fingertips, people, and the poems keep coming! 40 New Poems today, and I've got my eye on the chainsaw in the garage.
But there are some real gems in there, and it is worth the effort to sift through them.
cward2 provides a raft of poems today ("raft" being a British colloquialism for "16"). Many of them are beautiful short pieces of haiku-ish observation. I recommend Moonlight And The Lake and Mushrooms (a quick biology primer: fungi spread beneath the ground, occasionally pushing the fruiting body, the "mushroom," up where we see them.)
In A Masochist's Game?, LeBroz speculates on the motivation behind a favorite pastime. He is apparently unswayed by fat purses!
New poet chocolateandroses serves up 5 today. I liked Toes and Car Ride for their simplicity and beauty.
Dustystar offers the cryptic Bonfire, a intriguing poem brimming with wonderful internal rhymes.
dcpoet44 yanks the chain of the pen in your bank window with The Deposit. Count your change!
Curiouswife suffers a strained relationship in The Camp.
Finally, another new poet, cclark191, gives us a nudge in the ribs and a poke in the groin with Missionary Men.
Lean on your rake, take a break, and remember how good you've got it!
Unless you have to rake the damn things up! I've got blisters on my eyes and fingertips, people, and the poems keep coming! 40 New Poems today, and I've got my eye on the chainsaw in the garage.
But there are some real gems in there, and it is worth the effort to sift through them.
cward2 provides a raft of poems today ("raft" being a British colloquialism for "16"). Many of them are beautiful short pieces of haiku-ish observation. I recommend Moonlight And The Lake and Mushrooms (a quick biology primer: fungi spread beneath the ground, occasionally pushing the fruiting body, the "mushroom," up where we see them.)
In A Masochist's Game?, LeBroz speculates on the motivation behind a favorite pastime. He is apparently unswayed by fat purses!
New poet chocolateandroses serves up 5 today. I liked Toes and Car Ride for their simplicity and beauty.
Dustystar offers the cryptic Bonfire, a intriguing poem brimming with wonderful internal rhymes.
dcpoet44 yanks the chain of the pen in your bank window with The Deposit. Count your change!
Curiouswife suffers a strained relationship in The Camp.
Finally, another new poet, cclark191, gives us a nudge in the ribs and a poke in the groin with Missionary Men.
Lean on your rake, take a break, and remember how good you've got it!
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Sunday: Poetry Community Review Day
Late Leaves
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someone is pressing
my wax paper life
Another poem about Autumn leaves. We've all read one. Now read this one. Fantastic poem.
Late Leaves
by sack ©
someone is pressing
my wax paper life
Another poem about Autumn leaves. We've all read one. Now read this one. Fantastic poem.
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gamble like I mean it by Eileen82
is a brief evocative poem with some strong images. There's a whole story that comes across in those few lines.
is a brief evocative poem with some strong images. There's a whole story that comes across in those few lines.
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Angeline said:
i second this one.
hi, ange.
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Was Rowdy Ted blue?
I found an erotic poem by laelia, a writer with whom I am unfamiliar, but who has a dozen and a half submissions to her credit. Her poem today is called practical matters. It is frank and not of the "arousing" erotic school. It also doesn't have any "commas" and only one "period", but it is one of my favorites of the day.
I found an erotic poem by laelia, a writer with whom I am unfamiliar, but who has a dozen and a half submissions to her credit. Her poem today is called practical matters. It is frank and not of the "arousing" erotic school. It also doesn't have any "commas" and only one "period",
but it is one of my favorites of the day.
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Oh, just read it! Good one. I have to go to some halloween thingy, but I'm going to read the rest when I get back. I bet there are lots of wondeful poems on the new list. Have the rest of you read and commented? Well, go do it so I won't have to write a poem about you. And trust me, it won't be polite.Angeline said:Hi you.
It's a good poem, isn't it?
Mean poetry. Poets are such monsters.
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War's Vision
I liked this poem for the clever contrasts in feeling and reality LeBroz has used in his poem.
I liked this poem for the clever contrasts in feeling and reality LeBroz has used in his poem.
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Actually, here's one more...
Feminine ..the Crossroads. by bluerains. Takes a few reads to sort it out, and it's top-heavy with elaborate elocution, but there is also a nice slice of allusion going on. Wiccan? A bit. Eddaic? A lot. Indian? Wouldn't be suprised.
Feminine ..the Crossroads. by bluerains. Takes a few reads to sort it out, and it's top-heavy with elaborate elocution, but there is also a nice slice of allusion going on. Wiccan? A bit. Eddaic? A lot. Indian? Wouldn't be suprised.
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