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Virginia Curtis's avatar

This is gorgeous. So much to love here. I've read it over several times. So good! Thank you . Love, Virg

Diane Frisone's avatar

I thought this is me meditating and longing for God, so beautiful! Is that the meaning🙂

Kim Williams, M.Div.'s avatar

It means exactly whatever it means to you. 🙃😃

Diane Frisone's avatar

❤️❤️❤️❤️ beautiful!

James (HVR)'s avatar

Shew. Whoa. I want to make a pastor joke, but that's some stupid self-protection from what you just wrote. Phew. That was intense. Also beautiful.

Eleora McConnell's avatar

What can I say that has not already been said. Kim I am honoured to have received this today. Thank you very much! ✨🙏🏻

Wildwood Writer's avatar

Gosh! This got to me! So visceral, raw, yet tender… just beautiful.

I especially loved:

“If I look upon you… pause to see you,

the shimmer of my gaze will pierce,

a needle pumping oblivion,

recognition high into your need.”

Kim Williams, M.Div.'s avatar

Thank you, Virginia.

Wildwood Writer's avatar

🖤🌹

Ethereal Twilight Poetry's avatar

Oh my god! Audible oh my god! You have such a gift Kim!!! This is absolutely incredible! Bravo 👏 has to be one of my favorite pieces on here!

Kim Williams, M.Div.'s avatar

Thank you, kind friend

The Crazy Creative's avatar

Beautiful. 🤩

A little bit “non-dual” at the end but not too much since the poet clearly believes throughout that there is an “other” he is writing to. In other words, it was “spiritually wholesome” for me. And a great read first thing on a Thursday (NZ time) morning.

Kim Williams, M.Div.'s avatar

Hey! Thanks for coming by!

Laura Lynch's avatar

That last stanza,

"For it was never me you longed for.

But only my reflection

of your own delicious

unwinding."

That hit! So good!

Kim Williams, M.Div.'s avatar

It’s the thing… we desire most …for ourselves.

Laura Lynch's avatar

So true! Your writing is so good!

Kim Williams, M.Div.'s avatar

Thank you, Laura. Good day?

Olly von's avatar

Oh this was good ! It was very lightly sensual, very well done

Petra's avatar

Intense <3

John McNeill's avatar

Very good. Really enjoyed.

Kayla Murphy's avatar

Ooo this was kinda spicy :) I liked it!

The Speechless Poet's avatar

So powerful. This touched my soul…

“For it was never me you longed for.

But only my reflection

of your own delicious

unwinding.”

Kim Williams, M.Div.'s avatar

Thank you! 🙏🏻 hope you’re well.

Sam’s Spaghetti's avatar

I needed this today 🫶

Kasu (small wounds)'s avatar

Wow what an ending and the title is brilliant. Love these fiery verses from you 🔥

My tender friend,

If I turn myself fully to you,

it will ruin you.

💜💜

Kim Williams, M.Div.'s avatar

The fires still burn. 😎