a new space is evolving between us
it swallows our history, pushing it into a dark place
that padlocks us in a new reality we don’t need

a new space has evolved in our old time,
the cracks in our reality have been widened,
now there are just thoughts and memories

© mvclarke, for much deliberation, February 2026

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https://formuchdeliberation.wordpress.com/2026/02/16/weekend-writing-prompt-455-padlock/

Another Beautiful #freeverse #poem by long time contributor, Deborah A. Bennett @d.a._bennett

Deborah draws her inspiration from the teaching of ancient religious philosophers & haiku poets who were also riveted by the purity & beauty of nature. #poetry #poetrylovers #mother

Having recently read it aloud at a charity event, I have finally just published to my website my 2012 essay "Lie to Me", written at the time for my friend Juli, inviting honesty, which it suggests is more about trust, immediacy and fearlessness than it is about truth. I figured somehow that Valentine's week was a good time to get it out into the world.

There is an accompanying audio reading by me. It is about 5 minutes long.

https://nhplace.com/kent/Writing/Lie-To-Me.html

#Valentine #Valentines #ValentinesDay #honesty #truth #lies #lying #trust #immediacy #honesty #essay #writing #WritingCommunity #poem #FreeVerse

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'bellwether hues'

http://baccusbeepoetea.blogspot.com/2026/01/bellwether-hues.html