Rania - this is a wonderful write, truly. The imagery is wonderful and strikes as effortless. A really accomplished piece. Nominated

Gorgeous title. Abstract. Had me pondering how lanterns could be bruised or hurt?

The simile in the opening stanza was quite unique. I actually imagined the scene from "Tangled" where they sing "See the Light" and the lanterns are floating in the sky.

Your voice in this is profound. I feel your heart racing, the thoughts coming out, the exhale of all these memories, your past, like you must fall and burn in order to rise and be light for a greater time of your life.

Great piece, enjoyed it!

Ohhh, Nana..

This has me in tears! I've been crying so much over poetry today! I absolutely loved this poem.

I like how most of your poem is airy, sad, but delicate.. and then the decomposed lungs just hit you like a ton of bricks. That while you feel this sadness, sometimes you get this really deep, painful darkness that you can't navigate, and it's taking over.

I love this. So much.

Ohhhh dear my tree falling soul.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Flipping beautiful!

Beautiful.