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This page is in appreciation for all the incredible comments made on my work. Most have been from other poets. Many comments are poetic, insightful, and articulate. I would like to thank every person who took the time and energy to let me know how my work affected them. Not one comment has gone unnoticed, even though they are not all included on this page. These comments have moved me deeply, giving me incentive to keep writing.
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Comments made on poems shared on All Poetry
https://allpoetry.com/AllisonGrayhurst
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Mark it down
https://allisongrayhurst.com/2023/05/22/mark-it-down/
https://allpoetry.com/poem/17180024-Mark-it-down-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Ayush Bhatt – This heartfelt poem paints a vivid picture of life’s journey, where great joys approach like weeping harmonies in music. It speaks of the relief found in course-correction, the astonishment in the manifold beauty that surrounds us. The imagery of decorations placed around the table and declarations of devotion riveting through the backyard garden evokes a sense of abundance and celebration. The poem captures the essence of shared faith and enduring love, emphasizing that even in the face of explosive moments and transformative experiences, the bond between two souls remains steadfast. It speaks of stepping away from restrictions, embracing a beautiful anticipation, and opening the fortune box of possibilities. This poem invites us to cherish the moments that define our lives and embrace the wonders that await us with open hearts and minds.
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Rabbit
https://allpoetry.com/poem/17176610-Rabbit-by-AllisonGrayhurst
etoile – It sounds like you’re describing a wonderful and good experience. There is so much peace found here. It’s comforting and beautiful.
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Not a mirage
https://allpoetry.com/poem/17174941-Not-a-Mirage-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Kats7Corners – What an outstanding write! Making one’s mind up to be free; a self commitment to shine.
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Footsteps
https://allpoetry.com/poem/17173173-Footsteps-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Jslamb – Amazing how you pack so much into so few words. Length, width, height, depth.
Great job
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I heard a poet say
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U83S45pXSKw&lc=UgwQRfzB2lrg5w0KnCB4AaABAg
TortillasAreNotBiceps – She is so damn good. I just bought her book and it is amazing. She’s genius. I found her on Allpoetry.
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A King
https://allpoetry.com/poem/17169490-A-King-by-AllisonGrayhurst
PoetGlenn – What an absolute gem of poetic energy and word genius! How easily I devour all the darkness of a king, digest and assimilate it? This is, of course, my take on your poem, thinking of late of how I take for granted my lover, care not for her pain. This is what was on my mind as I read your wonderful piece. So that’s what I saw in it. You met my need and so beautifully. And I am humbled by your gift. Thank you for sharing it with us, your subjects. Blessings and peace to you.
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There are names
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16791731-There-are-names-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Air Anchor – This Poem speaks to the depths of my being, kind of reminds me of Prufrock Love Song by T.S. Eliot, but it also delivers something more, poignant and nostalgia-inducing (in a good way) thanks for sharing! In my mind this is art 100%
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Only for a time
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16806952-Only-for-a-time-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Bill Schiller – absolutely beautiful. gorgeous language and rich with insight
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When
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16818348-When-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Harris40tude – by george, a thoroughly great creation allowing, enabling, and providing me (the enthusiastic listener) with rapt attention, who matter of fact replayed the youtube recording more than once.
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Direction
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16654138-Direction-by-AllisonGrayhurst
brandon – Such an incredibly beautiful write. The flow paired perfectly with that imagery. Tight share
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Direction
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16654138-Direction-by-AllisonGrayhurst
jslamb – As always, your writing reminds me of the fine scrollwork etched into the aged ivory of fallen heroes—admired as much for its beauty as its content.
Inspiring
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Lift
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16659163-Lift-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Thessander – A well convey poem that really deliver a punch to the gut with its emotive message and powerful powerful wordplay.
Lovely
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Initiation
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16667509-Initiation-by-AllisonGrayhurst
jack tomkovick – “guide me into your soundproof room” good line. + “a clean bill of health” + “days showered with talkative sparrows”
great line!!! + “just small spillages” like oil spills of decency and hope. Bravo. loved this! Nice write.
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Triage
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16669005-Triage-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Anjali219 – A lot of emotions in just one masterpiece, it’s incredible. It has pain, hope, fear, anxiety, anger, and whatnot. I love it thank you for sharing
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Sparrow
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16675300-Sparrow-by-AllisonGrayhurst
ARMundell – Lovely imagery in this poem! Especially love ‘the bull shark is coming with the encroaching wave’ and ‘open the cage-latch, cup me as your own’. Great poem!
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Thinking Outside
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16755783-Thinking-Outside-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Walter Alter – Jeez, Allison, this is some seeriously evocative versing with a natural lilt and accessible stretch between meta and phor.
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Beach
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16768196-Beach-by-AllisonGrayhurst
shepromisedmenothing – Vibrant imagery and I love the word choices you used. Refreshing way of describing a well-know landscape!
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When This Is Over
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16773526-When-This-Is-Over-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Howard Liggins – Your words are very colorful and exacting. Good Work!
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Building a Temple
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16545912-Building-a-Temple-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Sam Peter Sandil – That was deep, and amazing work. A truly wonderful piece of poetry
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Unharmed
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16599716-Unharmed-by-AllisonGrayhurst
HuBaChi – I must say, being on the neuromolecularly integrated side of entanglement, your masterpiece, reads in streams of so much variation, each to be applauded and never known
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Threshold
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16618010-Threshold-by-AllisonGrayhurst
TheINVISIBLEman – This is a really good write, it makes me feel almost if I’ve been dragged to hell against my will in a very interesting way.
Clever piece
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Fountain
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16624644-Fountain-by-AllisonGrayhurst
I.am.Lois – The metaphor within your poem provokes deep thought. I suspect most of us have such a fountain sitting in our back yard. I liked this poem very much. It was well written, and I like a poem that rolls around in my mind after I’ve finished reading it.
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Waterfall
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16626411-Waterfall-by-AllisonGrayhurst
S…O.A – This was powerful at best, it resonates with the voice of a man (woman) who found purpose and will not back down no matter what.
Amazing
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Backtrack then forward
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16632177-Backtrack-then-forward-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Spacebound426 – I really enjoyed reading your poem! Excellent expressionism! Incredible insight! Well done! Thank you for sharing this piece!
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Running, lightwave riding
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16644114-Running–lightwave-riding-by-AllisonGrayhurst
brandon– – I really enjoyed this write. That wordplay and flow were remarkable. Thank u for this share.
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Resilience
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16648924-Resilience-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Moonwolfsinging – I like the subtle rhymes such as bonfire and star, know and stone, plus gathering translating bursting constellations and engage/exchange. I found the meaning of the poem harder to engage with. I particularly like the image of bright gathering and bursting floral mastery of endless constellations. I like the awe you bring to the description of the universe.
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Egg
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16650672-Egg-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Katie Lauren – Amazing poem, incredibly well written. Enjoyed reading it.
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Reformation
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16531104-Reformation-by-AllisonGrayhurst
HuBaChi – Expressive write, hard to know the hold, the source of its brilliance, but to imagine
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I will make my way across the water
https://allpoetry.com/poem/14985191-I-will-make-my-way-across-the-water-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Terry Collett – Wonderfully written. Images carved into my mind.
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The Letting Go (a five-part poem)
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15981976-Excerpt-from-poem–The-Letting-Go–Deviant—by-AllisonGrayhurst
jslamb – “Blast” is a colossally dark, yearning-churning diatribe that exudes the intensity of Shakespeare’s “Out dam spot!” The line that caused my own soul to churn was “Cruel corpse rising from a muddy grave.” The phrase that made me gasp:
“You stood on my shoes as I was
wearing them, dug your heels in
and spat in my eyes.”
Great
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High Alert
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15986943-Excerpt-from-poem–High-Alert–by-AllisonGrayhurst
Larale Renee – Ooo moving poem. And vivid imagery. I see it and I feel it. Thank you!
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Figurine
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15801427-Figurine-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Oscar Stuta – Wow this is beautiful i felt inspired and you made my imagination go beyond what is normal
Inspiring
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Onward
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15803223-Onward-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Leslie S Powers – A surprising image in what first appears to be romantic, then tragic, then an affirmation of a human bond. Wonderful!
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Consecrated
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15810343-Consecrated-by-AllisonGrayhurst
PoArtry X – This piece expressed to me such a mastery of language and content…Impressed
Nicely done
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Unseen
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15815813-Unseen-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Errol Mendes – A powerful way to describe, especially in the springtime, how nature tries to teach us all the connection of everything and the way everything nurtures everything else
Inspired.
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Wedding Band
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15823402-Wedding-Band-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Terry Collett – I am going to be brave and say this is among your best poems. Excellently crafted and written
Inspired
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Over
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15825186-Over-by-AllisonGrayhurst
The Closet Philosopher – That was honestly incredible, I’ll be sure to follow for some more.
Amazing.
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Hurdle
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15827000-Hurdle-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Terry Collett – This is where a good written poem reveals itself, words supporting each other to carry the theme, allowing each sound to give sense. Excellent work
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Onslaught Cloud
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15723254-Photo-poem–Onslaught-Cloud–by-AllisonGrayhurst
Terry Collett – I like how you unfold this wonderful poem and concludes so hopefully.
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World Away
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15729537-Excerpt-from-poem–World-Away–by-AllisonGrayhurst
Papa Terminus – I simply love the spiritual acumen in your original poem, it has a power sense of nature and philosophy the words really captures the imagination, very deeply emotive write
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Sand
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15745721-Excerpt-from-poem–Sand–by-AllisonGrayhurst
Terry Collett – Biblical and insightful poem.
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The Letting Go (a five-part poem)
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15782793-The-Letting-Go–a-five-part-poem–by-AllisonGrayhurst
Dr.Ram Mehta – Very inspiring and thought provoking expressions you have composed with a spiritual touch
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Pretzel
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15490094-Pretzel-by-AllisonGrayhurst
TheTreeMan – great job! this is amazing! i can feel every letter and word in my soul!
Inspired me
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Uncut
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15639170-Uncut-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Terry Collett – A masterful work; excellent imagery and use of language. Enjoyed
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Steel and Spice
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15695332-Steel-and-Spice-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Terry Collett – Excellent poem and imagery
Lovely!
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Advance
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15439168-Advance-by-AllisonGrayhurst
AJ Anthony – The massive line breaks between each verse pinned my eyes in place. I saw “Advance, and a gaping maw of space following, and I was instantly confused.
“Leave this place” struck my mind back into itself and I managed to regain my composure. I tentatively continued reading, still feeling betrayed by the openness of the poem, and yet, that openness was the sole reason for my immobility. Reading at a snails pace, my eyes started adjusting to the space around the verses. I started reading faster and more gracefully.
I was gleeful, when the final verses were so easy to read, and my mind was free to explore.
Great poem. Clever write
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Temple
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15445135-Temple-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Mazzmouth – beautiful transcendent and an amazing write
thoroughly enjoyed it
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Communion
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15451257-Communion-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Dr John WorldPeace jd – I was having a hard time holding on to this until I reached the “leaving” paragraph and saw the poetry, philosophy, spirituality. Then in the “how” paragraph I felt the intensity of something that interested me coming. Then the last paragraph the gift of inspiration from God, acknowledged, I was whipped back to the beginning to go again, several times. WorldPeace
You touched me
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Exit Door Closed
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15457490-Exit-Door-Closed-by-AllisonGrayhurst
hereinmyhead – This is absolutely beautiful…I love this poem so much!
Amazing
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Glory, Believe
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15459355-Glory–believe-by-AllisonGrayhurst
thirdlight – Beautifully done. Despite the heavy subject matter, the piece is light and whimsical. thought provoking, passionate and a pleasure to read.
Great!
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Centre-Faith (while dreams swirl all-around)
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15465121-Centre-Faith–while-dreams-swirl-all-around–by-AllisonGrayhurst
Terry Collett – This is one of your best poems. You have an excellent talent.
Great.
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Sand
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15466972-Sand-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Mun – Wow… building resilience.. and faith in God.. aggressive and hard hit
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Because of course
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15364794-Because-of-course-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Terry Collett – A sense of mystery always lurks in your fine poems. You have the talent with words to place them where they are best suited. Fine work.
Inspired me
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Wind – Marrow – Bone
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15416680-Wind—Marrow—Bone-by-AllisonGrayhurst
jslamb – Extraordinary.
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We sorrowed far when the sky tore,
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15052200-We-sorrowed-far-when-the-sky-tore–by-AllisonGrayhurst
Terry Collett – You are a excellent poet- this is an excellent poem
Amazing
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No Stone No God
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15234433-No-Stone—–No-God-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Lawless6693 – This is by far my absolute favorite poem I have stumbled across on this site. Your thematic elements blend seamlessly, your metaphors ethereally stirring. I love this!
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As We Walk
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15236746-As-We-Walk-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Sky Dreams – How nicely you write! It enthralled me from start to finish.
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Currents
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15260566-Currents-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Hallie Cosmo – Great imagery. It really tells a story, and makes a person ponder.
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Say good, say goodbye
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15264706-Say-good–say-goodbye-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Z – Depth is incredible. A truly thought provoking piece. Well written.
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Sanctum
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15292224-Sanctum-by-AllisonGrayhurst
John Diamond – Utterly wonderful, saturated in rich metaphor and poetic expression Amazingly good!
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I will make my way across the water
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15174922-I-will-make-my-way-across-the-water-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Dr.Ram Mehta – You have crafted and composed very inspiring expressions with a spiritual touch
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I will make my way across the water
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15174922-I-will-make-my-way-across-the-water-by-AllisonGrayhurst
jslamb – I read this. Then read it a second time with you narrating the poem in the background. You have such a command of words—disciplined, but not harsh. Like an experienced juggler who places each object in its proper time and place. Or a talented ringmaster in a large three-ring circus who has all the acts aligned in such a way that it seems more a ballet recital than a sawdust serenade.
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Within Reach
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15195479-Within-Reach-by-AllisonGrayhurst
jslamb – This moves organically, like fresh lava advancing slowly across the ground, cackling, smoking, and heating the air, while cooling the top layer yet retaining enough energy to change landscapes—forever. PS: Why your writing affects me so, I do not know—except to say that though your words look calm on the surface, there is heat and earth-changing energy beneath.
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Within Reach
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15195479-Within-Reach-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Terry Collett – If I had written this poem, I would have bathed in the arms of the muse that brought this poem into being. I could read this poem over and over and be joyed by it each time.
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Kill the Poet
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15204910-Kill-the-Poet-by-AllisonGrayhurst
PingS – It’s always stunning to read abstract poetry like this- thank you!
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Kill the Poet
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15204910-Kill-the-Poet-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Terry Collett – A remarkable poem: full of imagery and good word choice
Lovely job
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Kill the Poet
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15204910-Kill-the-Poet-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Orense – Abstraction and ghastly loveliness. It also resonates especially with the times.
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Kill the Poet
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15204910-Kill-the-Poet-by-AllisonGrayhurst
jslamb – Intense. Raw. Brutally deep, like unhealed scar tissue. Or knife cuts on the Mona Lisa. Reminds me of something I once wrote, though not as well.
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Where are you? I’ve been calling
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15052162-Where-are-you–I-ve-been-calling-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Z- This was an awesome read, full of images and metaphors, really gets the imagination going. Awesome stuff
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Dad (an eulogy)
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15058297-Dad–an-eulogy–by-AllisonGrayhurst
Xavier X – What a beautiful tribute to a lovely person. The memories, the images and the delicacy of the writing are wonderful.
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Traces
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15060495-Traces-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Sirene1127 – Your poem is full of wonderful images. I loved the line “I have taken the hinges off the door, waiting to see what enters.”
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Illusions Burned, Radiant Light Restored
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15064805-Illusions-Burned–Radiant-Light-Restored-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Stray poet – Really captures the mind and the imagination. Great piece of writing!
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Crossroads
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15022508-Crossroads-by-AllisonGrayhurst
jslamb – Meticulous opening. Solid transition. Vulnerable ending—a perfect story arch.
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In My Corner
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15024932-In-My-Corner-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Terry Collett – Religious but not foremost, but desiring what peace that could bring in moments of non-peace. Splendid poem.
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One Wing
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15024942-One-Wing-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Terry Collett – There is sadness in this poem that reaches out. It is well written and is like finding a message in a bottle.
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new poem – not a poem
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15031308-new-poem—not-a-poem-by-AllisonGrayhurst
jslamb – Each word, solid. Each thought, connected. Like a well-constructed ladder, elevating the reader with each step. Enjoy the precision and disciplined creativity of your work. Thank you
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Lines
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15031303-Lines-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Terry Collett – You are an impressive poet: I am never disappointed by your poems.
Inspiring.
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The Flood
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15034799-The-Flood-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Daniel hale – I love it and I love the pictures that you drew, funerals and baby births and a barn alive with birds…… This lines with the following ones really puts one in peace while imitating and describing the circle of life
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The Flood
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15034799-The-Flood-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Terry Collett – Beautifully written; has a psalm like quality
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Bless The Fallen
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15040341-Bless-The-Fallen-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Obinnex – This is a spiritual piece in which the speaker is praying and hoping for those who are short of spiritual humility to be blessed with faith to be led through the dark into the light.
Wonderfully inked! Inspiring!
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Chinaglass Smile
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15010457-Chinaglass-Smile-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Gkmaharjan – Chinaglass smile, I am lost in your strength. I am not! Very powerful!
Amazing
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Before You
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15010469-Before-you-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Z – I wish I had talent like yours. What devotion! Truly amazing!
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Lament
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15010481-Lament-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Sliptheknot41 – Hi Allison. This reads aloud right from the monitor. In any voice or tone it reads acoustically, speaks from and to just about everybody.
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Lament
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15010481-Lament-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Terry Collett – I love this poem. It has many surprises like opening a present with another gift inside.
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Sanguine
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15013189-Sanguine-by-AllisonGrayhurst
smitasri – Wow, I am in awe you’re too good. I loved it especially the imagery is beautiful. I loved ever word
Inspired me
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Tunnels
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15015044-Tunnels-by-AllisonGrayhurst
jslamb – Quite a journey. Few writers take their work to the granular level the way you do.
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Everything Happens
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15018803-Everything-Happens-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Terry Collett – You build up the poem with the craft and skill and of a sculptor of words and images. It is in essence a spiritual poem; it is in s sense prayer like.
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No Gods, no Heroes, only women and Hector
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15021661-No-Gods–no-Heroes—only-women-and-Hector-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Ralfkay – a tome, a marvel, laying the charges against antiquity’s muscled, thick hearted male heroes, and the principal women who would save them, if only it was permitted, Bravo
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No Gods, no Heroes, only women and Hector
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15021661-No-Gods–no-Heroes—only-women-and-Hector-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Terry Collett – An excellent poem. Crafted well.
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Creativity
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15022491-Creativity-by-AllisonGrayhurst
eric svenson – So happy I read this poem … It takes the topic of Creativity and Big bang creates a new world with powerful images and metaphors … A poem for all Creatives … the solitude and loneliness … Valley lows and mountain highs
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Flies
https://allpoetry.com/poem/14990174-Flies-by-AllisonGrayhurst
DeeDee Cooper – Very nicely done, so many emotions and concepts you can take away with them with this poem.. thank you for sharing
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Wax Museum
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15001099-Wax-Museum-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Terry Collett – I love this poem. It moves on many levels.
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When Air-Borne Beings Fall
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15003951-When-Air-borne-Beings-Fall-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Night slips in – I really love this. Incredible use of words. I’d love to write more like this. Powerful
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.To Wait Without Drowning
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15005829-To-Wait-Without-Drowning-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Hodgetiger – Some amazingly vivid and powerful imagery and metaphors at work here, the spaces between worked very effectively too
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Seamless
https://allpoetry.com/poem/14991479-Seamless——-by-AllisonGrayhurst
jennareborn – The way you expand upon a concept is really amazing. The flow is wonderful, and the message rings true. Really enjoyed this. Thank you.
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Seamless
https://allpoetry.com/poem/14991479-Seamless——-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Terry Collett – I tried to listen for who may have inspired you amongst the poets to write as you do. I love this poem; I shall mark it up to be read again and again.
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Transfigured
https://allpoetry.com/poem/14993351-Transfigured-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Roxymel – beautiful beautiful write, its truly poetic and also has the classic touch of many famous poets
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Silence
https://allpoetry.com/poem/14993434-Silence-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Jonathan Moya – Every little detail, image and metaphor, the flow of language is showing the hand of a natural and assured poet.
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Silence
https://allpoetry.com/poem/14993434-Silence-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Robisms – Amazing metaphors in here… “if my eyes were an ocean where the whale/and the seahorse gathered, then I could see mercy/in the shark’s primitive teeth” love that part!!!!
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You Were There
https://allpoetry.com/poem/14993404-You-Were-There-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Z – this is art. absolutely extravagant. expressing so so much in such simple phrasing. great piece.
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Saltwater Sprint
https://allpoetry.com/poem/14994613-Saler-Sprint-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Noble Knight – Brilliant wording well done amazing work of wonderful art masterful job
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The Quenchable Drain Within
https://allpoetry.com/poem/14995247-The-Quenchable-Drain-Within-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Jerold Toomey – That’s deep and thoughtful. To find comfort in failure is a rare commodity.
Amazing.
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Show of Light
https://allpoetry.com/poem/14995270-Show-of-Light-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Noble Knight – Intriguing work of art a grand poem very well written marvelous job
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I moved like a moon
https://allpoetry.com/poem/14987184-I-moved-like-a-moon-by-AllisonGrayhurst
ArdenB – A very beautiful and touching poem – I love how vivid your writing is.
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Something found
https://allpoetry.com/poem/14987669-Something-found-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Xenial Xenagogue – Wow.. this was soo Excellent, i enjoyed reading this.
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Time like . . .
https://allpoetry.com/poem/14987666-Time-like-.-.-.-by-AllisonGrayhurst
richandpoor – Thanks for your original innovative intriguing poem.
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Dostoyevsky
https://allpoetry.com/poem/14987236-Dostoevsky-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Freedom came lov – On However someone would take this message of wisdom
This one should be read over and over and over again
This one
Yes. This one this particular poem reading is a great message wow thank you for sharing this poem reading I will be following some more of your work,
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Time does not
https://allpoetry.com/poem/14987686-Time-does-not-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Josephine Golden – Beautiful use of metaphor and personification. It truly made me pause and think about my situation at this moment. Thank you.
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Do not define me
https://allpoetry.com/poem/14991486-Do-not-define-me-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Papa Mama Jama – amazing write, lots of depth and polish with superb articulation and focus, good work here
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Walkways
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16957786-Walkways–part-14-of-16–by-AllisonGrayhurst
Jslamb – It’s amazing how your words turn three-dimensional in my mind—and, at the same time, unleash ghosts of emotion to haunt my soul. I suspect that’s because there’s a spiritual aspect to everything you write, particularly in this one
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Walkways
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16943677-Walkways–part-6-of-16—by-AllisonGrayhurst
Bill Schiller – This is gorgeous with turn-of phrase and potent introspection .. quite compelling
Inspired.
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Walkways
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16939939-Walkways–part-4-of-16–by-AllisonGrayhurst
Dicksonsammiel – Wow, this is so deep and profound. I love the imagery here and the tone is divine, beautiful piece…
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When the last tie is broken
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16915636-When-the-last-tie-is-broken-by-AllisonGrayhurst
DW0723 – Woow!!! Such a beautiful breath of words, a deep vivid imagery of what could or should never be.
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You Were There
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16911374-You-Were-There-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Symmetry59 – If I said this was brilliant, I’d be doing to a disservice, Allison. This poem needed so much to be read and heard in such a way as you’ve gifted us with. You are one of the best poets I’ve ever heard, and I mean that. It actually choked me up. Thank you so much for sharing. You deserve to be heard.
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Sheaves of Time
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16909528-Sheaves-of-Time-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Symmetry59 – I can count on two hands the amount of poets who have ever invoked this brand of emotion upon me. You are a true poet.
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A Day For My Own
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16907800-A-Day-For-My-Own-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Symmetry59 – I’m at a loss. You are amazing.
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It starts
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16888838-It-starts-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Mel mel – Thanks for sharing this different type of a literature poetic writing I have never seen something like this before but it’s is very interesting and unique in the way that you have written this thanks for sharing
Great poem
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Transfigured
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16904538-Transfigured-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Symmetry59 – Wow! You have this grown man sitting here in tears. I can’t believe how good you are.
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Through the girdle
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16899455-Through-the-girdle-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Symmetry59 – You are genius and a blessing.
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Why have I died
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16876890-Why-have-I-died-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Graphein – very deep your writing touches deep and the structure makes you think about who we are, thank you for sharing I am going to look forward to following your work
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I see differently
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16875195-I-see-differently-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Illegal Love – This was a beautiful reading. Very intimate words in my opinion.
Inspired.
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End
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16862112-End-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Pisces Man – My goodness! Hearing a poem being recited surely has a greater impact than reading it, and this poem really thrilled me to say the least.
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Flies
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16858631-Flies-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Howard Gipstein – I love this! It’s so well-crafted and has some amazing lines and images. Also, your reading of it is excellent!
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If it is what you want . . .
https://allpoetry.com/poem/16853467-If-it-is-what-you-want-.-.-.-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Howard Gipstein – This poem is profound and beautifully written and read. it warrants several readings.
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Because,
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15743786-Excerpt-from-poem–Because—by-AllisonGrayhurst
Papa Terminus – I really like the sense of inspiration this penning it has comprehensive philosophical tone, which expresses self awareness and deep spiritual development…I loved a mother’s love has no limits, it stretches past darkness, obstacles remains fierce and tender at once…there is nothing more unconditional then a mother’s love, even if people say they hate their mother, a mother never stops loving them.
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Mid-air
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15737664-Excerpt-from-poem–Mid-air–by-AllisonGrayhurst
Unapologetic – Wow. I can relate to this free verse poem so much. I can feel the words. Beautifully penned.
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Ambrosia
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15733543-Excerpt-from-poem–Ambrosia–by-AllisonGrayhurst
Jslamb – Your work is ever the kaleidoscope … changing, spinning, colorful, creative.
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Which Way?
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15727440-Excerpt-from-poem–Which-Way—by-AllisonGrayhurst
Blue2U – This is so wonderful. It made me think of all that we try to gather and acquire are not what is meaningful in life, its the little things that make life worth living. An Amazing poem
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Illusions Burned, Radiant Light Restored
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15689251-Illusions-Burned–Radiant-Light-Restored-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Bananahead – I can literally feel your emotions as I read these words. I have felt some of these things too.
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World Away
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15729537-Excerpt-from-poem–World-Away–by-AllisonGrayhurst
Papa Terminus – I simply love the spiritual acumen in your original poem, it has a power sense of nature and philosophy the words really captures the imagination, very deeply emotive write
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I have been born
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15680845-I-have-been-born-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Synonym – wow. The poem was great, loves the ” flaked into existence by force, by will and desire”, it was really beautiful.
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Lumin
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15622738-Lumin-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Terry Collett – You write so well Allison. I am a great admirer of your poetry. This I will add to my favourites.
Amazing.
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Like A Wave
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15567647-Like-A-Wave-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Ebby – I’m obsessed with this poem, its so well written and poses such an interesting image! keep up the amazing work
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Pythagoras-Ovid Royalty
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15492108-Pythagoras-Ovid-Royalty-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Dreamblue94 – This is a profound analysis of sociological factors in the development of history.
Amazing.
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Breastplate
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15488216-Breastplate-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Terry Collett – Dedicated poet with a wide palette of sounds and colours.
Great write
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Simple
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15474700-Simple-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Terry Collett – Excellent poem. A very talented poet with great imagination
Great!
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Because,
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15468814-Because–by-AllisonGrayhurst
Manpreet – This is absolutely beautiful, so poignant, so charming, soft and calming. “The ditch is now a road” – there is evident and pure faith in this poem which reflects beauty and expressed by a very talented hand and heart. Well done!
Amazing
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A Dream Suspended
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15463367-A-Dream-Suspended-by-AllisonGrayhurst
J A Overton – this is great filled with great vivid imagery, great stanzas well written
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The bells
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15225143-The-bells-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Obinnex -There are personifications used in these fascinating verses: ‘The bells speak of a hurt / that is mounting the circumference / of a life, mourning the death that splinters the arteries, / the hip bones, each vertebra. Begging to the stars to tell / a colossal fable, a majestic myth / to solve this boring condition / of being here, away from the infinite sky, swallowing / mounds of dirt where many others have had their footprints. / Speak of woods, and of creatures that love but cannot / laugh’.
Wonderfully inked! Inspiring! 😊 👏
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The bells
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15225143-The-bells-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Terry Collett – Almost prayer-like. Intelligent and well written poem
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The bells
https://allpoetry.com/poem/14985212-The-bells-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Papa Terminus – I really enjoyed the personal philosophy and the spiritualism of this poem, it felt like a spiritual experience or a revival…it moves with alot of passion…really excellently penned
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Wings
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15429110-Wings-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Myamberdog – Wonderful Allison. This poem had feeling which to me is #1 reason to write a poem. And it had hope as well. I listened to you read the poem so expertly…….pacing and inflection to perfection…..
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Bird
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15424927-Bird-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Brett Larue – Great work you do a excellent job finding patterns that flow
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Times
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15422796-Times-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Blue2U – What a beautiful expression of the emotions that live in our hearts and minds. Absolutely beautiful
Great.
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Mercy without Miracles and Miracles without Mercy
Papa Terminus – First may I say this really introspective relationship to the spiritual side of literature…this penning really captures the philosophical side of religion…and the sad beauty which expresses the sense of miracles through faith…quite compelling read…
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It is not
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15354810-It-is-not-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Valar Dohaeris – So woeful. I could feel the ache in my own bones. Time will remember
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better
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15350874-better-by-AllisonGrayhurst
T.S. Curtis – Your imagery is really beautiful right from the start. I could see everything you painted with your words. Beautiful poem!
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better
https://allpoetry.com/poem/14974253-better-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Violet inked – this reminds me more or less of my own life. and I’m sure many others too. a read that invokes a million thoughts in the reader’s mind, each bit and piece can be attributed to a moment in our lives – the burden, the letting go, the desire, and our wishful thinking. great write!
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Only for a time
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15346646-Only-for-a-time-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Jw writing – reading this poem is heartbreaking, jaw-clenching, and heart melting all at once. i am stunned by the quality of this poem. keep writing!! you are so inspirational
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Because I love you
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15296538-Because-I-love-you-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Terry Collett – I love how your muse brings you such gems. I like the calm manner of the poem and how it unfolds it tale. I enjoy reading it aloud or listen to you read them. Your use of words informs you are a true poet, a true seeker of truth.
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The Ride
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15281796-The-Ride-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Francine Farina – So very mystical and beautiful. The imagery is rich and has its own voice. I especially liked the last few lines.
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An Infant
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15052178-An-Infant-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Vera7 – Very beautiful writing filled with love and tenderness. A lot of effective poetic means create a wonderful atmosphere of joy and peace. A very strong final line-“the beginning and the potential all in one”
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Pathway
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15251982-Pathway-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Archie Waugh – “PATHWAY “…. The title itself speaks in volume and so do the poetry…. Beautiful piece…. Brilliant write….. Blessed and enjoyed to read ….Clever write….. Keep up…. Amazing…. Heart touched…. ♥
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I moved like a moon
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15147629-I-moved-like-a-moon-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Terry Collet – You do write powerful poems. Rich in imagery and good word choice.
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I moved like a moon
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15147629-I-moved-like-a-moon-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Elxsha San – I haven’t got any words to say after reading your one cause it really put me deep inside the poem along trading, from my opinion it’s having a lots of meaning in it.
Amazing
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A Journey in Four Parts
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15064721-A-Journey-in-Four-Parts-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Andja Bjeletich – God, this is absolutely stunning, I really love it, especially the repetition of snip.
Inspired me.
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It’s been months
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15052210-It-s-been-months-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Line Gauthier – Your command of the language and your storytelling skills are splendid. Beautifully crafted.
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We sorrowed far when the sky tore
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15052200-We-sorrowed-far-when-the-sky-tore–by-AllisonGrayhurst
Adareia – The theme running through this is so bittersweet and it truly moved me. Made my day!
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All one child
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15050231-All-one-child-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Air Anchor – this is a beautiful poem which aptly express the awe at the creation at large, thanks for sharing! extremely inspiring!
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The Stain
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15040335-The-Stain-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Tawilliams1964 – It felt like I was entering into an experience that tossed me about from one emotion to the next. Thanks!
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Blind Spot
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15034784-Blind-Spot-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Noble Knight – Marvelous work of very well written poetic art masterful job
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Everything Happens
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15018803-Everything-Happens-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Papa Terminus – You know I feel the sense of spiritualism and the deep engrained philosophies of society and how you relate the spiritual side of things with the natural order vs. Man made order, which really struck me as inspriational in a matter of fact sort of way…your words really encompassed the soul and the mind…which speaks to me of political naturalization and the laws of faith…but faith has no law…really a multi-layered penning which I quite enjoyed
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Almost to the Other Side
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15016837-Almost-to-the-Other-Side-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Terry Collett – This is a lovely poem: it speaks volumes in few words, conjures up pinpoint accurate images, as if listening to Wittgenstein after dinner. Love it.
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Love is our master
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15009391-Love-is-our-master-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Jcenortonus – So many lines to love! I adored the line about “here, there and always home.” I love the progression of a desolate place to a final one of beauty, and the image of the roots is wonderful. Great images, well-chosen words, feeling lines, and a terrific ending.
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Miles Without Grace
https://allpoetry.com/poem/15005814-Miles-Without-Grace-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Blgrn8 – I could feel the loss and grief. Very atmospheric with the description of October in that specific place.
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Thieves Of Muse
https://allpoetry.com/poem/14995374-Thieves-Of-Muse–by-AllisonGrayhurst
The Poetry Man – Now this one is a standing ovation! Great masterpiece!! Just plain awesome
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Quagmire
https://allpoetry.com/poem/14991512-Quagmire-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Terry Collett – A poem to read many times; the sparkle and colour of this poem with religious overtones is a food feast for the brain and soul.
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Vow
https://allpoetry.com/poem/14989141-Vow-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Ralfkay – thank you for your passion and captivating company on this journey of loving disappointments
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If I knew this haunting
https://allpoetry.com/poem/14982276-If-I-knew-this-haunting-by-AllisonGrayhurst
rune – great vivid imagery and word choice “the mound of dry bones that used to be flowers” amazing line.
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You Are
https://allpoetry.com/poem/14978388-You-Are-by-AllisonGrayhurst
Sonatavivace – as compelling as Sylvia Plath’s–
in theme and pathos. A poignant poem!
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Comments made on poems shared on this website
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Sculptures
LOVE your SCULPTURES!
The fact that they are down the side of the page of the poetic words – so PRESENT with
their “inarticulate” sensuality – the primal direct message.
They are so BEAUTIFUL and POIGNANT – filled with Feeling.
And they are photographed very well – ! The photos really allow them to come through.
Allison’s Poetry, Life, Love and Sculpture’s grace our lives with their passionate, heart-felt literary and artistic offering!
I love the choice of one of her sculptures she chose for this cover! (If I Get There – Poems of Faith and Doubt, a collection)
Her sculpture are heartfelt, haunting, beauty, sensual – wow, thank you!
Taylor Jane Green
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Sculptures
saw your books in person, held them in my hands, opened them and read at random. They are so, so lovely. I loved the covers with the photos of your sculpture – all people, mostly faces. They were presented as they are – with no intention to manipulate, just straight-up, fresh-faced for all to see. like children are, so very dear and unaffected, your sculptures are beautiful. Just like the writings, full of consideration, questions, and trust (nakedness, whatever one wants to call it…there is great strength in vulnerability).
Thank you.
Just keep doing what you do.
Jordan.
Oh – I forgot to say one thing…I just took another look at the sculptures and there is “someone home” inside of each one, there is someone alive in there, inside of all of them.
Beautiful. Don’t change, stay pure.
Jordan.
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Sculptures
It is an incredible collection of Art, glad to see a post of them.
Bruce
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Jumana
Part 1 – Intensely alive! Intense sharing! Honouring our own ‘quiet desperation’ journey (as Thoreau called it) – so incredibly articulated and laid out here; and as always, ending in jubilant revelation and resolution.
“Like a slap on the ocean’s ground, it came, rippling a great tide. The twisted face of misery lost its value. It was a miracle . . . to actually be plagued by nothing. There was no struggle, only sight. Only love. The seams of existence cracked, and along with them, the skeleton’s life I held and named from vast experience. I was alone, without potential, without hesitation. The panic of the heart, the scream of inner deficiency, all of that, past.”
Appreciating The Difficult
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Jumana
I am on part 3 and will read more of this — your awakening. It is very intense. The humility is very apparent, the willingness to receive, the willingness to be loved and known, loved and fully known…
Anna Mark
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Something found
To the marrow of the bone description – one wonders how she makes it through a day with such intensity of observance of the subtleties of life’s moments both inner and outer: the fireworks of the earth’s outer displays (tree roots, crows, conjoined legs, “windows stubbornly closed”) and the human being’s inner life (“a relieving smile”, “unintended solitude”). Thank you for your witnessing of all the layers, moods and moments – all embraced by your eye and unflinchingly given ‘voice’.
“Flowers are small. I can hear trains in the morning
when windows are stubbornly closed,
when I am walking and it is dark,
and the space around fills me with the ache
of unintended solitude.”
Appreciating The Difficult
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Quagmire
Both sides of life and responses to life articulated in an amazing ability to appreciate and nail the essence of both the cerebral and the sensual.
“We have these telescopes, our catacombs of understanding,
but we also have pilgrimage, crust, heartbeat, dying,
soccer fields and song.”
Appreciating The Difficult
