Antoni De'Leon
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Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn, whatever state I may be in, therein to be content. (Helen Keller).
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The devolution of the genteel ideal into a glorification of drunkenness🥂
In Primshire, the inhabitants prided themselves on their genteel manners and dignified demeanor. Tea parties, poetry recitations, and ballroom dances were the lifeblood of social gatherings. The Primshire gentry held their heads high, for they were the epitome of refinement and decorum.
By Antoni De'Leonabout 14 hours ago in Fiction
How to write a Paradelle Poem. Or how to weave puzzling verses of Spells.
🌒 What Is a Paradelle Poem? A paradelle is a modern poetic form invented by former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins - not as an ancient French form, but as a parody of strict formal poetry. Collins originally presented it as an eleventh‑century French form, but later revealed it was a joke.
By Antoni De'Leon12 days ago in Fiction
Postcards made of Paper
"Mares, someone just sent me a virtual postcard". "Ok, what does it say"? "Wishing you a Christmas wrapped in peace, sprinkled with joy, and filled with the quiet magic that only this season brings. May your days be gentle, your home feel warm, and your heart find moments of wonder. Here’s to love, laughter, and memories that shine long after the lights come down".
By Antoni De'Leon19 days ago in Fiction
