this is so dreamy 💚 it feels like a poem that's always existed and has been discovered rather than written, there's something so...ancient feeling about it like it speaks to something seeped in folklore and history
this is such a heartwarming compliment, you're gonna make me cry!! i definitely wanted readers to feel as if the forest woman has existed for centuries-- a folklore myth almost. i'm so glad that you picked that up and that you enjoyed!! ໒꒱
i’m always astounded by poets! writing is hard enough when you’re just articulating thoughts, but bending and twisting words like this is a gift. this was beautiful and spooky! i loved every second of it🫶🏼
This means so so much to me! Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment on my work-- it really just pushes me more and more to continue my writing journey and find new ways to touch fellow readers/writers like yourself!! Beautiful and spooky were exactly the vibes I was going for ໒꒱
Thank you!! I was originally debating if I should delete the "unwilling to be left" line because I thought it was the same as "still yearning to last." However, I thankfully recognized that they are both very different concepts, but still go hand-in-hand together! I'm so glad you connected with this piece ໒꒱
Thank you for taking time out of your day to read my work and leave such a wonderful comment! That's exactly what I was going for in this piece, so your words truly mean a lot! ໒꒱
No words can express how thrilled I am to hear that you enjoyed my piece! Your compliment truly means so much, and thank you for taking the time out of your day to comment on my work. It's readers/fellow writers like you that motivate me to continue on my writing journey ໒꒱
You are too sweet!! Thank you so much for reading and I’m so happy you enjoyed! I just subscribed to you :) Always happy to check out the content of a fellow poet! ໒꒱
“errie” and “plethora of interpretations” are my middle name!! or at least i wish that that they were. point is, that’s exactly what i try to go for my most of my poems so thank you!! this means everything🥹
I really enjoyed this piece and cant wait to read the rest of your work, i think we all have a forest women haunting us and this was beautifully written
I’m really looking forward to checking out your other works as well! And yes, could not have said it better myself. Our forest women really do haunt us, whether we notice or not. Thank you for reading :)
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! there’s definitely a lot of room for interpretation, but think of it as the worst parts of yourself and your worst memories haunting you
I love that! I read it as someone watching you while you're aware of it, malicious or just checking in. I love your writing style so much it absolutely threads the needle of being descriptive without reading like every word was ran through thesaurus.com (also I personally love poetry that doesn't rhyme)
That is an excellent interpretation! Poetry is never meant to have a single meaning or message ໒꒱ Your compliments are everything!! I've also never been a fan of poetry that directly rhymes either, I always prefer a melodic tone. Thank you so much for appreciating my work, it truly means a lot! :)
this is so dreamy 💚 it feels like a poem that's always existed and has been discovered rather than written, there's something so...ancient feeling about it like it speaks to something seeped in folklore and history
this is such a heartwarming compliment, you're gonna make me cry!! i definitely wanted readers to feel as if the forest woman has existed for centuries-- a folklore myth almost. i'm so glad that you picked that up and that you enjoyed!! ໒꒱
yes i enjoyed it very much <3
i’m always astounded by poets! writing is hard enough when you’re just articulating thoughts, but bending and twisting words like this is a gift. this was beautiful and spooky! i loved every second of it🫶🏼
This means so so much to me! Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment on my work-- it really just pushes me more and more to continue my writing journey and find new ways to touch fellow readers/writers like yourself!! Beautiful and spooky were exactly the vibes I was going for ໒꒱
unwilling to be left,
still yearning to last!!! Loved this
Thank you!! I was originally debating if I should delete the "unwilling to be left" line because I thought it was the same as "still yearning to last." However, I thankfully recognized that they are both very different concepts, but still go hand-in-hand together! I'm so glad you connected with this piece ໒꒱
this is so eerily beautiful <3
Thank you for taking time out of your day to read my work and leave such a wonderful comment! That's exactly what I was going for in this piece, so your words truly mean a lot! ໒꒱
I felt like if I read this poem the second time she would tap at my bedroom window. That was awesome, Rachel!
No words can express how thrilled I am to hear that you enjoyed my piece! Your compliment truly means so much, and thank you for taking the time out of your day to comment on my work. It's readers/fellow writers like you that motivate me to continue on my writing journey ໒꒱
This was so beautiful!! I love the way you use words, feels magical.
You are too sweet!! Thank you so much for reading and I’m so happy you enjoyed! I just subscribed to you :) Always happy to check out the content of a fellow poet! ໒꒱
Happy to meet and have the pleasure of reading fellow poets! 💗
There are very few things I love more than an eerie poem with a plethora of interpretations to be drawn from it. I love this, Rachael!
“errie” and “plethora of interpretations” are my middle name!! or at least i wish that that they were. point is, that’s exactly what i try to go for my most of my poems so thank you!! this means everything🥹
You’re very welcome! 😊
This is SO evocative!!! I really enjoyed reading this! <3
Ahhh!! “Evocative” may be the best compliment I will ever receive. Your support means so much!! ໒꒱
I really enjoyed this piece and cant wait to read the rest of your work, i think we all have a forest women haunting us and this was beautifully written
I’m really looking forward to checking out your other works as well! And yes, could not have said it better myself. Our forest women really do haunt us, whether we notice or not. Thank you for reading :)
WOW, this is hauntingly beautiful 😍
Thank you!! Words like yours mean everything to me as a writer!❤️
BEAUTIFUL 😭😭 would love a bonus explanation with what you wrote it about. I know a lot of people prefer to remain ambiguous but I love answers
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! there’s definitely a lot of room for interpretation, but think of it as the worst parts of yourself and your worst memories haunting you
I love that! I read it as someone watching you while you're aware of it, malicious or just checking in. I love your writing style so much it absolutely threads the needle of being descriptive without reading like every word was ran through thesaurus.com (also I personally love poetry that doesn't rhyme)
That is an excellent interpretation! Poetry is never meant to have a single meaning or message ໒꒱ Your compliments are everything!! I've also never been a fan of poetry that directly rhymes either, I always prefer a melodic tone. Thank you so much for appreciating my work, it truly means a lot! :)
“Sometimes, I think she’s part of me,
one who never learned mercy in release.” Love it