Written for: https://mythsofthemirror.com/2019/01/16/iceman-januarys-writingprompt/
Hey!
Say it.
Don’t keep it.
What have I done?
Control not yourself,
Loosen up, don’t restraint.
I can’t read between the lines.
Tell me, it is breaking my heart;
I know I am damn, I am hurt too.
We’re dying, this air, this space, killing us.
Diana, of Myths of the Mirror, has created a new, monthly photo prompt. We are challenged to write something about it. Find out the details, and join in at the above link. Thanks, Diana!
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Michelle Ayon Navajas (born June 23, 1976) is a Filipino poet, writer, and educator. She is a Best-Selling international Poet known for her books reaching the #1 spot within days of their release. Her 8th poetry book, “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark,” went straight to the top of both the best-sellers list and new releases on Amazon on short notice. Her 7th poetry book, “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” went straight to the best-sellers list on Amazon in less than 24 hours of release by pre-orders alone and eventually became the number Poetry Book on Amazon India on its actual release day, soon after the book rose to the best- sellers list as well in all other Amazon Markets worldwide.
Currently, Michelle holds the title of having 4 books published in a row to have made it to Amazon’s Best-Sellers List ("I Will Love You Forever, Too,” “After Rain Skies, 2nd Edition,” “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” and “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark”) and 3 books on Amazon’s #1Hot New Releases/New Releases ("I Will Love You Forever, Too,” “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” and “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark”.)
Her poetry appeared in several international literary magazines and anthologies such as Spillwords NYC, MasticadoresUsa, and MasticadoresIndia. Her poems “Holding Hands” was voted as Spillwords Publication of the Month for November 2021 and “Love Happens” was voted as Spillwords Publication of the Month for December 2022.
She is also part of the award-winning ensemble of authors in two Poetry Anthologies, that are both Amazon Best-Sellers: Hidden In Childhood and Wounds I Healed.
Graduated with a Master of Education majoring in English in the Philippines (University of San Agustin, Iloilo City). Michelle was a former college professor, teaching literature, speech & oral communication, creative writing, drama, and theatre arts. She is also a graduate of Mass Communications major in Journalism (Centro Escolar University, Manila).
Michelle is active in her writing profession and works as a freelance creative writer.
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Thank you..
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Wonderful Etheree Mich.
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Thank you Helene…😊
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My pleasure.
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I really liked this whole piece, but especially these two lines:
“I cant read between the lines.
Tell me, it is breaking my heart”. There’s such a wonderful melancholy to it. 🙂
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Thank you…for always stopping by with your gracious insights .
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Not at all a problem! 🙂
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Such a beautiful piece! I love how it’s made up of such simple, tight lines, but it conveys so much feeling and emotion.
I took one look at the prompt picture and I couldn’t help it. I just had to do my own take. It was just calling out to me:
https://cosistories.wordpress.com/2019/01/17/the-cold-alone/
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Thank you so much..Diana would be glad to have you on board.. Did you provide her with your link?..
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You’re welcome and thank you!
Yep! I gave her the link. It took me a few minutes to find the right post to attach it to, but I got it. 😆
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😊😊
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Lovely piece Mich!
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Thanks kate…😊
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you’re most welcome Mich!
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Beautiful Mich. You write so well.
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Oh thanks Bridgid…😊
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This is amazing, Mich! ❤️
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Thanks Winnie…happy to know that..
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You’re welcome, Mich!
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Isn’t it amazing and fun and incredible how a speculative photo and challenge can lead us all on such different ways? Love the direction you went here.
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Thank you..and yes i was also reading the takes of others on this photo prompt and its amazing to know that there are so many talented writers waiting to be discovered..
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I posted my speculative fiction today, but it’s not based on Diana’s photo – just inspired by it. ;-0
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I will go and check it out now…😊😊😊
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Great take on the prompt, nicely builds, as the subject builds so do the lines.
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Thanks..glad you like it
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🙂
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
SO A CLASSIC!–SONNET AND ILLUSTRATION!
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Thank you..
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GOOD STUFF YOU HAVE!
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this is so beautiful. so much to go with the picture, mich
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Thank you..😊
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Reblogged this on Myths of the Mirror and commented:
A prompt-inspired etheree from Michnavs. Enjoy
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Thanks Di..😊
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Very welcome! Thanks for taking up the prompt!
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Fabulous response…loving this challenge
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Thank you..
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Well done, Mitch. It’s beautiful!
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Thank you Robert😊
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It inspired me. 🙂
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Thanks Rob.
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Brings to mind a recent avalanche in the news… mixed news at saving those caught.
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Thanks Jules..
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Well done!
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Itís hard to find educated people in this particular subject, but you sound like you know what youíre talking about! Thanks
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Spot on with this write-up, I absolutely feel this site needs far more attention. Iíll probably be returning to read more, thanks for the advice!
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