O know where I are

It's rare that I read something that creates such a vivid mental image and that image conveys so much, that the words themselves seem like cast off skins, shriveling away from what has come to bloom within. Alchemy in it's most potent subtlety. Unparalleled depth Andrew. I hear you.

Thank you so much Daniel.

I am always honored by your presence and touching thought.

dearest Nomoth you are a genius at expressing thought
the part of hitting the water and bottom of the bottle to escape wow that hit me ❤

Thanks so much crimsin.

That is so warming and cherishing to hear. I always appreciate your presence so much.

It's great to see NaPo poems being revisited!

I do think you could eliminate "but was" from the final line. You already used "but" in the penultimate line anyway.

Does "to react" really add anything? You have 5 instances of "to" in the final stanza. You could easily strip out 2.

Here is a suggested alteration, which also resolves the lack of capitals launching two sentences after endstops.

"A prescient, nurturing body
where I wanted to ask, connect
in answer, but I just stared
—scared"

Regardless, the rhyme you incorporated gives it a haunting ending.

Thank you Johnny. It did feel awkward but I was not sure.

Big yes. Your suggestions are  very appreciated and a big improvement and what i wanted to hear. I am going to go over it as I do want to keep that rhyme somehow.

Thanks again.

you capture the moment & the essence like no one else Nomoth! stunning work & Viz.. Sharing for POM, Shine On:)

Thank you Uma,

I am honored. Always in capture and awe of the light you bring,

The title alone captures that awkward Britishness. Glows in all darkness. Those things to which memory clings. Enjoyed. Much. Rob

Oh transcendent poem :o

Thanks so much. Honored.