Winds Brings Gusts of Change by Cindy Georgakas

 Photo from Upslash/ sent by Cindy Georgakas

Winds Brings Gusts of Change
by Cindy Georgakas
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Blustery winds
accentuated by 
tempestuous chill in the air,
ignite tumultuous waters.  

The Raven takes flight
offering insight and healing power, 
flying, creating equanimity.  

Dark like the night
and full of light, holding death,
longevity and fertility;  where the circle of life

continues ….

holding space for the void, where creation is fertile.

© Cindy Georgakas

ABOUT US 

Welcome to MasticadoresUSA.

MasticadoresUSA was founded by Juan Re Crivello as part of Gobblers/Masticadores in 2021. Its current editor is Gabriela Marie Milton.

MasticadoresUSA features talented writers of poetry and short prose. We primarily publish writers who write in English, and are based in the USA. However, while the publication language remains English, we also welcome the work of our fellow writers from all over the world.

What do we want to bring to our readers? Edgar Allan Poe once wrote: Poetry is the rhythmical creation of beauty in words. This is what we are committed to bringing to you. And that’s not an easy endeavor. 

SUBMISSIONS GUIDELINES 

If you want to submit, please send your work – poetry and/or short prose – to gabrielamariemilton@gmail.com. In addition to the piece(s), you want to have published, we need your name, and the address of your site. Submit your work as a docx attachment – not in the body of the email. Limit your submission to two pieces.  We do not accept pieces longer than 300 words.

What are the themes that we are looking for? Surprise us!

However, MasticadoresUSA does not publish any work that contains racist, homophobic, sexist, and hate talk of any kind.

Looking forward to your submissions. 

42 Comments Add yours

  1. Timothy Price says:

    Beautiful, Cindy.

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    1. Thanks so much Timothy! 🙏

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  2. Wow, Gabriela, I forgot about this poem I submitted and it was a lovely surprise this morning to re-read it. Isn’t it funny how life is fluid and changing and we re-read things when we too need to hear them again?! I truly appreciate the opportunity to share my work on this wonderful platform. Thank you so kindly and for a bright way to start my day. 💖

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  3. Ingrid says:

    Wise and resounding words Cindy! ❤️

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  4. Thank you so much Ingrid!! 💖

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  5. Navin says:

    Congratulations Cindy….lovely poem ✨❤️💫

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  6. Thank you so much Dear Navin!!!

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  7. Jeff Flesch says:

    What a gorgeous poem, dearest Cindy. I adore the context you’ve created with the raven. So much of the dark and light, and then equanimity. Beautiful, my dear friend. 💕💕

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  8. Thank you so much Jeff. I really appreciate your reflections which was exactly my intent. Your support means the world to me my friend.💖

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    1. Jeff Flesch says:

      You’re most welcome, dearest Cindy. Always my pleasure to read, reflect and resonate with you. Have a lovely evening, my friend. 💖

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      1. I’m honored and touched. 💖🙏💖🙏💖🙏💖

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      2. Jeff Flesch says:

        💖🙏💖🙏💖🙏

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  9. SamSahana says:

    An exceptional poem! Love how cleverly you’ve used the raven in the poem. Wonderful piece! 💖

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    1. Thank you so much Sam! I’m so glad this resonated with you! I so much appreciate your kind appreciation. 💖

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  10. Phil says:

    Splendid poetry, Cindy ~ Congratulations on your publication!!!❣️

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    1. I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed it Phil! Thank you so much. As you know it is always an honor to be featured here. 💖

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  11. Congratulations dear Cindy. This is so beautiful. 😍😍

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    1. Thanks so much Preeths! I always appreciate your support. 💖💖💖

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  12. gabychops says:

    Congratulations, Cindy! Beautiful poem worthy recognition.

    Joanna

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  13. Thank you so much Dear Joanna!! 💖

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  14. Sowmya says:

    Wonderful poem Cindy . Congratulations.

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    1. So happy you like it Sowmya! Thanks so much! 💖

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  15. Michele Lee says:

    Intriguing poem from an inspiring writer!

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  16. You are very kind and I appreciate your kind inspiring comment. Glad you enjoyed it!💖

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  17. KK says:

    Many many congratulations, Cindy! You deserve it. What a lovely poem, really a pleasure to read. I liked Raven.

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    1. Thank you so much Kausal for taking time here to read my poem and comment in both places. Thank you so much. Ye, the Raven is an amazing bird.. 💖

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      1. KK says:

        It was my pleasure. Truly enjoyed💖

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  18. Cindy, a profoundly meaningful poem with lovely imagery. Congratulations on its publication! The third poem published here! ❤

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  19. Thank you so much Cheryl! I’m truly happy to hear you enjoyed it. I truly appreciate your support! 💖🙏

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  20. jonicaggiano says:

    Lovely piece Cindy. I especially liked:

    “Dark like the night
    and full of light, holding death,
    longevity and fertility; where the circle of life”

    Really tied nature and the cycle of life together so beautifully and love the Raven. A big congratulations on your new publication. Sending my love, and a big hug. Joni

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    1. Thank you so much Joni! I really liked that last stanza too. Thank you for highlighting it back to me.
      I so much appreciate your kind acknowledgement my friend and the connection of the Raven .Hugs and love to you too..💖💖🤗

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      1. jonicaggiano says:

        You are most welcome Cindy. Your work is lovely and you are quite the poet. I am happy for you. I don’t know how you have time to work with all your talents but I am glad writing is one you make time for, as your writing is lovely. Hugs and love to your beautiful family. ❤️🤗🥰

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      2. I’m so very appreciative of your continuous support and friendship. You inspired and I haven’t a clue but it is a calling which I love. Can’t wait to hear about your trip. Thanks and to you and yours! 💖

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      3. jonicaggiano says:

        You are so welcome, my friend not so far away. You have a gift, many gifts and I am glad that you discovered and are using that gift. Sending my love to you my friend who will never be too far away. Love you, Joni

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      4. Well thank you so much my friend closer than far of my heart and tribe. I am grateful my work speaks to your heart! 💖💖💖💖

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      5. jonicaggiano says:

        Yes indeed. You are so very welcome. ❤️🤗🥰

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  21. Beautiful Fall Entering

    Winter Poem Dear Cindy

    Reminding Us That Death
    Brings Life From

    Leaves

    That Feed Trees
    Green Fall Ground

    Even More Brown Living Still
    Sprouting Winter Spring Green
    For Summer FLoWeRS Within Again…:)

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  22. Thank you Dear Fred. Yes indeed that is so true. Thanks for your lovely words in poetry my friend!💖

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  23. rothpoetry says:

    Nicely done Cindy!

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  24. Thank you so much Dwight. Your appreciation means a lot to me!
    💖🙏

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