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Subtle is the balsam

Nothing compares

By Raymond G. TaylorPublished about a year ago 1 min read
Sunset at Lydd. Photo: RGT

Subtle is the balsam that

Inspires a certain caution.

Leaving us to exercise

Exquisite rapture, golden.

Nothing can compare with this

Certain quite precarious

Experience of nothing.

O ~ 0 ~ o

This acrostic was written, photo taken, and the results published, entirely using my iPhone.

No Unsplash, No Pixabay, just all my own work.

Why not give it a try?

Home made has gotta be better than mass produced, right?

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About the Creator

Raymond G. Taylor

Author living in Kent, England. Writer of short stories and poems in a wide range of genres, forms and styles. A non-fiction writer for 40+ years. Subjects include art, history, science, business, law, and the human condition.

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  • Grz Colmabout a year ago

    Nice image ! I love this entry too. It’s a wonderful piece that captures our feelings of it philosophically. 👏

  • Joe O’Connorabout a year ago

    Love the idea, and sometimes the simplest version is the best way of doing things! Beautiful view Raymond🤗

  • Mark Grahamabout a year ago

    Love the image and using our own experience whatever it is will and is worth doing. Great work on this.

  • Susan Fourtané about a year ago

    Silence is the best. I love it all: poem, photo, and yes, home made is better than mass produced, always. How do you publish using your iPhone? I tried but couldn't.

  • That's such a gorgeous Acrostic accompanied by a beautiful photo! I loved it!

  • Hyde Wunderli about a year ago

    Amazing

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