Learning Curve

wow, I was blown away by this one Magic. The images are astounding, especially those last lines. And this image is just stunning!

"I am a beautiful mess, gorging myself
on a beautiful abundance of you."

I enjoyed this so much, it is so beautiful and heartfelt.

Beeme xx

Thank you, Beeme! I've been working on this one for a while, so I'm really glad you like the finished product ;)

Magic xxx

I was blown away, too, Magic. Completely, but beautifully;-)

Had no idea where this was going to end, and the last stanza, a gem.

Brilliant! A job, more than well done;-)

Tina xxx

Thanks, Tina! "Our Conspiracy" was a really hard act to follow - glad you like my attempt ;)

Magic xxx

you did a very brilliant follow-up here. Well done Magic
"like sun-swelled dust motes plateauing across windows." love that line
;)Pia

The imagery in this poem was amazing. I am young like you and not been writing long but wanted to say that your poem was beautiful.

Thanks, Pia - that's probably one of my favourite lines too :)

Magic xxx

Thank you, Dark Fox! Glad you think so. Keep writing ;)

Magic xxx

A smasher! and a brilliant final verse, love it.

Thank you, Shirley! :)

Maagic xxx

very good - echoing everyone else. wonderful imagery magic

Just popped back to say, well done on the cherry, Magic;-) and that I hope today went well for you.

Tina xxx

Rebecca, fantastic! One marvellous stanza after another. I cannot choose a particular favourite. I liked the first verse and the last and...the second and so on and on. Bound to be pick of the week if not of the year.

Luigi xxx

Wow! You are on a roll and no mistake. Not much to do with magic either but if you keep this up you'll be the next poet laureate. Congratulations!

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Thank you, insert! I've really been focusing on my imagery and creating more abstract poetry recently - glad you approve! :)

Magic xxx

Thanks, Tina! It was a very good exam paper - I could really get my teeth into it :) One more to go then I'm free!

Magic xxx

Thank you, Luigi! Thrilled you have that much faith in me ;)

Magic xxx

Awww thanks so much, Tony! You've completely made my day/week/year!

Magic xxx

Cheers Richard! I never really expect to make any money out of writing - though that would be nice! I may try for The Rialto again with this one ;-)

Magic xxx

This is brilliant magic, i'm usually being a bit lazy if I say 'too much good stuff to pick out' but here i absolutely mean it. :-)

The second and third stanzas are definitely my favorite, but of course, the whole thing is just what poetry should be. It's a rare thing to be able to say... this is as close as it gets to describing love...

Personally, I could relate to the third stanza the most. There is a certain kind of beauty within the foolish pursuit of inevitable hurt as long as you at least had the opportunity to express true love for another human being. In a way, you don't mind having your heart broken.

I adored this poem. I adore your work. It needs to be widely read.

Nathan x

Thanks, fatboy! Good to hear from you - been missing your poetry ;)

Magic xxx

Thank you so, so much, Nathan! The poem grew from the first line of the third stanza - so I'm glad that staza is your favourite. Just thank you for such a wonderful review :)

Magic xxx

Wow, what can I say that has not already been said. It is so incredibly beautiful, you made me fall in love with the words and their ability. Inspiring and brilliantly magical!

Hi Magic,

can't believe this one slipped under the carpet,
luckily I back tracked and discovered it.

How glad I was, because this is such a beauty, well
deserved of cherries and pick of the day.

Congratulations.

Jenny.

Thanks adora! Glad I've inspired you :)

Magic xxx

Thank you, Jenny! Don't worry, I think I've missed a couple of your pieces too - off to read them now :)

Magic xxx

You sure can write. This poem is amazing. I can't even begin to tell you half the things I like best about your delicate gem.

Thank you, Barry! Just off to read your latest ;)

Magic xxx

One more thing: When I read a creative piece like this I am awed by the innate talent. Poems like 'Learning Curve' make abctales just about the best literary website on the planet and sets a standard to which all of us scribblers can aspire.

Stunning Magic. Much enjoyed :)

Late, as usual but had to say this is probably my favourite of yours, Magic. A very inspired piece full of emotion and rich in imagery. I love it!

Thanks Sunday! And better late than never, Mark ;) Thank you for your lovely comment!

Magic xxx

What an amazing poem. Very glad I got there in the end. I liked the darkness of the last stanza.
Rob

Thank you Rob and Julie :)

Magic xxx

'Loving the unattainable; it must be a glitch
stitched into the genes.'

- excelled yourself again, Magic, this is amazing!

Agree with all that has been said, a truly beautiful piece of writing that'll stay with me for quite some time - you're soaring, Magic, you really are :)

All the best and congrats on completing your first year at uni - bet you're glad that's over! But I also imagine you just can't wait to get stuck into your second year, too - and we can't wait to read the results of it ;oD

Rachel xx

Thank you so much, Rachel! Had my last exam this morning then leapt on a train back to Leeds. I'm now home safe and sound.

And poem of the week!! Argh thank you so so much, Tony! It's a wonderful welcome home present :)

Magic xxx

Just come back to say congrats! Well done on POW, Magic, you thoroughly deserve it - you've had a bit of a rollercoaster year by the sounds of it but just look at the poetry it's produced! ;o)

Take care and make sure to reward yourself for all you've accomplished this year, which is a hell of a lot :)

Enjoy your return home t'hills ;)

Rachel xx

I had to simultaneously pick my jaw up off the floor and wipe away a tear. This piece is my favourite of yours, incredible moving. I love the opening, it's very cinematic.

Thank you Maggy and Julie! Really glad you enjoyed :)

Magic xxx

new MistakenMagic
Just clicked on, read brilliant
last two fullof images astounding
words. Know you can do it. Congrats
cheery! and Twitter and poems of the week.
And publishing, sometimes when at lowest we
can get best come out straight from the heart
and you have. Good luck with exam, don't worry.
Keep posting I'll read, all the time and other's catch up. Keep well.Enjoy yourself at home to.
Absolutely fab; but learn't new word learning curve
never heard of, now in the paper, thanks saying.
Thanks.Just seen a cherry1 dress in window cute!
julie xx

Stunning, simply stunning.

:--) xxx

Thanks, David. This has to be one of my all time favourites of my own work - glad you approve!

Magic xxx

gorging myself on your wonderful words. excellent enough to chew over for many a day.

Hello there, celticman! I decided to create a collection for my latest attempts at prosetry - forgot that would bring the pieces back to the top of your feed, but I'm very glad it did. Thanks so much for your wonderful comments, I really appreciate it! :)

Magic xxx

Glad you did. Thank you.

Wow, the superlatives have all been marched out and I have no words that can do this justice. This is so very tangible; as much to feel, as to be read; simply amazing - I am in awe!

Chris XXXX

Thank you for all your lovely comments, Chris. Much appreciated :)

Magic xxx