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Fermenting Time

Tread lightly on my broken wings,
Now pitiful but once were proud;
Speak softly to my cobwebbed lips,
Now buttoned-up but once were loud.

Sing gently to my crippled feet
Now hobbling on uneven ground;
Hold firmly to my troubled hands
Now trembling as I look around.

And whisper of the dreams I touched
With wings that dared to fly so high 
And whisper of the songs I sung
With lips that beckoned forth the sky

And how I danced with nimble feet
And painted sunsets near divine,
And how the years have not been lost
But fermented like precious wine.

2019 © Sonya Annita Song

Many thanks to those who participated in the Prompt: Broken Wings. I am always amazed at the creativity, variety, and quality of responses. You have all inspired me. 🙂

52 thoughts on “Fermenting Time”

    1. Cubby's avatar (Post author)
      Cubby January 4, 2019 — 12:14 am

      Thank you, Jen. I’m glad you think so. 🙂

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      1. Jen's avatar
        Jen Goldie January 4, 2019 — 12:19 am

        Gotta turn Cohen off Geez. You’re welcome Sonja ❤

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  2. In mind and out's avatar
    Welcome to my mind January 4, 2019 — 12:31 am

    This poem has the quality of a song – beautiful 😊

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      Cubby January 4, 2019 — 12:53 am

      Many kind thanks. I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

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    James Wetu January 4, 2019 — 12:51 am

    Beautiful lines. Speaks volumes

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    1. Cubby's avatar (Post author)
      Cubby January 4, 2019 — 12:56 am

      I’m happy my words spoke to you. Your words warm my heart. Thank you.

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  5. Ashwini.B's avatar
    Ashwini.B January 4, 2019 — 12:54 am

    I like how the simplicity of words on each line were sometimes contrasted by the complicated verbage you provided. Utterly beautiful!

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    1. Cubby's avatar (Post author)
      Cubby January 4, 2019 — 1:01 am

      Thank you, Ashwini. You are always so gracious in your comments. I’m glad you enjoyed this. 🙂

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        Ashwini.B January 4, 2019 — 1:15 am

        Gracious works deserve gracious comments too! Thank you!😊

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    EntangledDesigns January 4, 2019 — 1:06 am

    This is such a wonderfully written piece. 🙂👍💕

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    1. Cubby's avatar (Post author)
      Cubby January 4, 2019 — 1:18 am

      I’m glad you think so. 😀

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      Cubby January 4, 2019 — 5:34 am

      Yes, both wine and time. 😉

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      Cubby January 4, 2019 — 5:35 am

      Wine and chocolate is even better. 🙂

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        What Words May Come January 4, 2019 — 5:38 am

        Red wine and dark chocolate… :-)))

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    Muntazir January 4, 2019 — 6:33 am

    Just loved how beautifully you presented each contrast. And the ending mashallah was certainly amazing.

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    1. Cubby's avatar (Post author)
      Cubby January 4, 2019 — 7:45 am

      You are too kind. Thank you for interpreting my words so wonderfully.

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      1. muntazzirr's avatar
        Muntazir January 4, 2019 — 8:29 am

        My pleasure

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    Joseph January 4, 2019 — 7:10 am

    Thanks for the challenges and I love your rhythm. Very inspirational

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    1. Cubby's avatar (Post author)
      Cubby January 4, 2019 — 7:47 am

      I’m glad you’re enjoying the challenges. They say rhythm is subjective; I say, “That’s why there are so many bad dancers.” Now, I am admittedly one of those bad dancers hehehe. 🙂

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    1. Cubby's avatar (Post author)
      Cubby January 4, 2019 — 5:31 pm

      To be drunk for it’s memories when it ripens 🙂

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    Jonathan Caswell January 4, 2019 — 1:06 pm

    Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
    SOUNDS LIKE OLDER AGE! LIKE PARTS OF ME ARE BECOMING…NO MORE “SEVENS AND THREES” IRISH DANCING FOR ME! 😦

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    Rambles of a poethead January 4, 2019 — 1:49 pm

    Wow, I love this peice! Well done😊👍❤

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    1. Cubby's avatar (Post author)
      Cubby January 4, 2019 — 5:34 pm

      I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

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  19. syl65's avatar
    syl65 January 4, 2019 — 7:19 pm

    Extremely beautiful, Sonya.

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    1. Cubby's avatar (Post author)
      Cubby January 4, 2019 — 8:52 pm

      I’m so glad you think so. Much appreciated. 🙂

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      1. syl65's avatar
        syl65 January 4, 2019 — 10:26 pm

        Wonderful to read. 🙂

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  20. Gwen's avatar
    Gwen January 5, 2019 — 8:01 am

    How do you write such beautiful lines! I’m a fan now.

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    1. Cubby's avatar (Post author)
      Cubby January 5, 2019 — 8:03 am

      It’s hit-and-miss really. I’m just happy if people stick around after the misses! 🙂

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      1. Gwen's avatar
        Gwen January 5, 2019 — 8:10 am

        Aww so humble you precious dear. No matter, I’d still look forward to your posts. I really love your writing style 🤗

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        1. Cubby's avatar (Post author)
          Cubby January 5, 2019 — 8:14 am

          You don’t know how much that gladden my hearts. Thank you. 🙂

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  21. Kenne's avatar
    Kenne January 6, 2019 — 7:13 pm

    Great initiative. Such creativity!

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    lonelyheart January 23, 2019 — 11:16 am

    No words to describe this but I think you’ve put time in its place.

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    1. Cubby's avatar (Post author)
      Cubby January 23, 2019 — 11:45 am

      To “put time in its place” is such an intriguing expression. Love it. 🙂

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