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James Hart's avatar

"Climbing, my full moon rises rung by rung to dry in the night light."

Solid. Love that line—that's kind of how I see it, too, when the moon rises over the water.

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jybyky's avatar

Beautiful atmosphere, full moon.

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Josh Datko's avatar

Thank you 🙏

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Rea de Miranda's avatar

Love this one, Josh! Playful.

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Josh Datko's avatar

Thanks Rea! Not quite dancing on a mountain in thunderstorm but I tried to summon some wild energy here.

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Rea de Miranda's avatar

Mine is a little dangerous! 😊

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Benno's avatar

Very lyrical and vivid!

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Josh Datko's avatar

You can only see things as they are without clothes! :)

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Simon's avatar

I'm at the point where I can only read your poems in your voice. Your style has really solidified itself.

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Josh Datko's avatar

Haha yeah, I'll happily take that :) Thanks Simon!

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Wil Price's avatar

This is a fun one! Very delightful imagery.

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Josh Datko's avatar

Thanks Wil! It's been a very inspiring trip so far.

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JP's avatar

I really love that last line

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Josh Datko's avatar

Thanks JP, W for the win :)

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Blace Alcock's avatar

Wonderful imagery. Some of the best poetry always comes from lived experiences

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Josh Datko's avatar

Yeah, it's a nice feedback circle I've noticed. You start to write more poetry and then you start living a poetic life. 😀

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Stephanie M. Vargo's avatar

Wonderful!

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Josh Datko's avatar

Thanks! Appreciate the read 📖

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