You will never fall in love with me.
Don’t try to convince me
That I will always wait for you.
If you really look, you’ll see
I’m not here for the long haul
Don’t imagine
You give me reason to stay.
When things get hard I’ll leave –
Don’t imagine
I’m not like the others,
Goodbye.
I’ll never say
I love you.
(Now read from bottom to top)
Ryan Stone
days of stone 
Stunned when I got to the end. There is only one word for this. GENIUS!!!! ๐ I so want to try one of these now! Do these kind of poems have a name? ๐
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Thanks so much, Yusra. I’ll look forward to seeing what you come up with ๐
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Haha….what a contrast ! Reading from top to bottom gives a different meaning than bottom up……words do have meaning….Excellent work my dear!
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Happy to hear it worked. Thank you for your lovely feedback ๐
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This is incredibly awesome ๐
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Thank you, Trisha – such beautiful feedback really brightens my day ๐
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I am totally in love with this photo!!! I had to battle Wp and the reader for a long time to find a way to comment cause I just had to!!! It is a magical picture!!! ๐ ๐ ๐ its been a long time since i have seen such a beautiful photo! ๐
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Hi, Trini! Thank you – I took it while I was walking my dog the other day. I was mesmerized too ๐
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๐ it certainly is mesmerizing!!
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Ryan! This is gorgeous, poem and picture! I’m so jealous. I wish I could do such wonderful work such as you! ๐
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You’re too kind, Al – your photos and poetry are amazing ๐
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Aww, thanks, R! ๐
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Very cool, Ryan!
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Sarah! Thank you ๐
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Very cleverly written & lovely poem ๐
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Thank you so much, Ginni ๐
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I love this and I love your photography Ryan- breathtaking
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Thank you so much, Souldiergirl. I hope the tears have dried for awhile. So happy you dropped by ๐
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Fantastic Ryan โค๏ธ what a great concept I loved that, it’s always a pleasure to read your words. Love to you and the family in Oz
Xx Paris
Loved the photo too๐
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I always look forward to your feedback, Paris. Thank you for your kind words. I hope all is well in your world ๐
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That was a brilliant poem Ryan. Such a clever idea, and it reads beautifully both ways ๐
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Thank you for such lovely feedback, Edwina – it truly makes writing worthwhile ๐
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It is my pleasure to read it ๐
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Wow, Ryan, that was fantastic. What a great way of creating a poem – the surface and how it really looks inside. I still have goose bumps.
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Brilliant feedback thank you Erika. So good to hear it worked that well. Thanks for visiting ๐
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It was awesome, Ryan. Really, that was such an Aha-moment. Great! I love those twists and insightful creations.
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If only you were a publisher ๐ Again, thank you so much it really does mean the world to me.
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Oh, thank you! Yes, I think the same – if I only were a publisher…lol. On the search for one for my new book too. What kind of book to you want to publish?
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That changes almost daily. Today – poetry, tomorrow- a collection of stories, by the weekend it’ll be one of my three unfinished novels ๐
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Haha… that sounds awesome, Ryan! You sound full of ideas, and very inspired and creative ๐
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Whaaaaaaa????
Who can do this????
Ummmmm, I’m a loss for words and I never am.. Props to you.
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Thanks, Carisa. I’m not quite sure what to say to such lovely feedback. Big smiles, thank you ๐
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Beautiful reverse poem. IT looks like you had fun with that!
I must confess that your romantic side is showing strongly here, and I like it! ๐
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I try to keep it tucked away. Thank you ๐
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๐ ๐ glad this one got away..
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I’ll try not to slip up again ๐
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mmmm…threat or promise…
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Ohhh, this was the cherry on topof my night! You are one of a kind Mr. Stone! I enjoy harboring beautiful feelings from our banter and your poetry so very much, and definitely from your voice ๐
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Harbor ๐ The feeling is mutual, my friend.
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You are too quick for your own good ๐ ๐ yes it is ๐
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Absolutely incredible write, no matter which way I read it. ๐ Belinda
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Hi, Belinda. Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving your thoughts – feedback means the world to me and I really appreciate your lovely comments ๐
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Hi Ryan, thank you for your kind response. You’re really most welcome and I look forward to reading more of your work. ๐
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Re-blog, love this!
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Thank you once more, Belinda. Words can’t express how much I appreciate your kindness ๐ Such a nice surprise to wake up to.
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It’s my pleasure, Ryan. Hope you had a great sleep and have an amazing day. ๐
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I did, thank you. I think you must be close to bedtime now…goodnight for when you get there ๐
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Grin. It’s 6 p.m. Not just yet, but thank you. ๐
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Haha, my bad! I’d love the luxury of being able to fall asleep at 6pm some days…
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Hehe, I can relate to that.
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Awesomesauce! I love how the meanings change from top to bottom, but one message point that did not, “you will never fall in love with me” . It shows how one’s perspective plays a great role in being determined. Great post!
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Haha, thank you! Really appreciate you taking the time to read and leave such a thoughtful comment. Big smiles ๐
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By Jove. This one is simply fantastic.Cant remember having read something so beautiful in a long time.Hats off to you.
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Such wonderful feedback to receive. Thank you for your kindness, Yagnesh.
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Most welcome Ryan and keep writing such
beautiful stuff.
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Take a bow, monsieur Ryan! Fabulously done! And the capture is stunning, as well!
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Thanks so much, mate. Truly appreciated ๐
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My pleasure!
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This is one of those things that I wish I’d written.
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High praise. Thank you kindly ๐
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awesome!
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Happy you think so! Thank you, Imelda ๐
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Too cool for school! Love it! I liked reading from the bottom up better, I will have to admit. It made me feel good. : )
And thanks so much for the recent Like. That means a lot and it is always so nice to see your pic.
I’ve been away for so long it is nice to see I have not been forgotten. : )
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Thanks, Suzanne! Never forgotten. I’ve been away as well. It’s nice to be back ๐ I hope you’ve been well. Thank you for dropping by.
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I definitely preferred it from the bottom to the top! Amazing isnโt it how structures and lines can completely alter the feeling of a poem. I hope youโre well Ryan โบ๏ธ
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Yep, funny how the same words can give a completely opposite result. Thank you for reading, Miriam. Iโm well, thank you. How is everything in your world?
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My world Ryan? Itโs interesting.
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Haha, I hear you. Crazy days
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Indeed. Weโre travelling full time now and the โrulesโ on crossing borders keep changing.
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Oh wow! That is awesome and terrifying all at once. Truly courageous. And the story of a lifetime. Bravo!
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Itโs certainly been one heck of a ride so far. Currently in quarantine in WA.
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Good luck, my friend
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Thanks!
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Nice one
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Thank you ๐
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Beautiful โค
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The expressions are beautiful, never thought these kinds of poems do exist. I felt it by heart.๐
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Thank you, Jaskaran
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Oh my god๐ฅบso beautiful ๐๐ can’t imagine anything can be written in this way๐ฌ๐ฌ
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Lovely comment. Thank you ๐
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Dear Ryan,
This is a clever rendition of a poem. The trick is to write upwards, meaning that the bottommost line is the first. Well done!
I have also innovated and invented some new poetic forms. You are very welcome to check them out.
Happy August to you!
Yours sincerely,
SoundEagle
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Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. Truly appreciated. Iโll head over for a look ๐
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Man…this writing piece made my day…well done and a truly love that piece let’s you see it context from 2 perspectives!
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Thank you so much! What a lovely comment ๐
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You are very welcome…thank you for your inspiration!
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Incredibly beautiful poem.โค๏ธ๐
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Very kind. Thank you
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such a paradox, when reading it normally it felt sharp and cold, almost like the person feels betrayed, and then reading it from the bottom to top, the tone becomes confident in love. interesting!!
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Thanks, Amira. Just trying something different ๐
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turned out beautifully
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Very kind. Thank you
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Wow thatโs amazing!!!
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awesome writing, your poor beau must be totally confused!
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Haha! Thank you ๐
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Great!
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Thank you!
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Awesome!
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Thanks so much!
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Absolutely beautiful
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Thank you so much!
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Magnificently magnificent!
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Haha! Wonderfully wonderful feedback, thank you ๐
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Wow that was great ! Love what you did .
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Thank you
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Love this x
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Thank you so much ๐
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THAT’S REALLY VERY WONDERFUL<3 , I LOVE THAT
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Thank you ๐
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๐ฏAwesome!
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Creative piece
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Thank you!
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Can the bottom up really happen..I so love the piece
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Hi Tinah. Thanks so much for taking the time to read and leave such lovely feedback ๐
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I love this
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Thank you! ๐
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It’s only natural, that, we want to, protect ourselves, before we know how we feel is, indeed, reciprocated from the person whom we have, feelings for, but, sometimes, we need to be, brave, in, saying these three words first, to really know, if, that’s how the other person, feels. And, so, there’s, always going to be that, risk, that, the
other individual doesn’t, feel exactly the, same.
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Wow so lovely! This is so clever!
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Thank you. Very kind ๐
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Beautiful ๐
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Thank you ๐
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