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A Safe Haven For Escape

"Has solitude ever led your steps down a forest path . . . " Quote by Constance La France
Down a lane I'd run, one bordered with myrtles of crepe, Lost in thought, I hardly noticed that twilight was nigh. Plagued with sorrow, I'd sought a safe haven for escape. Welling clouds hovered over me like a gray serape, that held a threat of rain, but a storm I would defy. Down a lane I'd run, one bordered with myrtles of crepe. A maple forest stood before me on the landscape. High above their canopy, a flock of geese flew by. Plagued with sorrow, I'd sought a safe haven for escape. Beneath withering crimson leaves with a trident shape, my sadness faded as if they'd tried to pacify. Down a lane I'd run, one bordered with myrtles of crepe. Grief disappeared as I felt a cool breeze on my nape. Darkness approached. To the forest I whispered 'goodbye,' plagued with sorrow, I'd sought a safe haven for escape. Past the need for solitude, I threw off heartache's drape. Moments spent in the copse calmed me, I cannot deny. Down a lane I'd run, one bordered with myrtles of crepe. Plagued with sorrow, I'd sought a safe haven for escape. 11/17/22 ~ Writing Challenge "V" Forms Contest Sponsored by Constance La France Quote #2 - Inspiration with a theme of - Nature

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Date: 12/1/2022 3:47:00 PM
Love “ one bordered with myrtles of crepe.” Congratulations!
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Jenna Logan
Date: 12/2/2022 7:15:00 AM
I really like the way you mention something you specifically liked, Kim. Thank you very much.
Date: 11/30/2022 5:58:00 AM
Congratulations on this winning work in Constance's contest. Way to go. Sara
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Jenna Logan
Date: 12/2/2022 7:14:00 AM
Thank you ever so much, Sara.
Date: 11/28/2022 9:37:00 AM
Jenna, a beautiful poem, I love it and the image. Congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge V Forms inspired by my quote. Well done, blessings !
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Jenna Logan
Date: 12/2/2022 7:14:00 AM
Thank you very much for a placement on your winning list, Constance.
Date: 11/22/2022 12:28:00 PM
A beautiful read; thanks for sharing
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Jenna Logan
Date: 11/24/2022 2:54:00 AM
I'm always happy to see you in the soup, Flo. Thank you for liking this one.
Date: 11/20/2022 1:25:00 PM
I always enjoy your poems Jenna. They are so full of imagery and uniquely descriptive words. All best, Linda
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Jenna Logan
Date: 11/24/2022 2:53:00 AM
Thank you very much, Linda.
Date: 11/18/2022 6:13:00 AM
"I threw off heartache's drape" is such a great expression and sets the tone of the whole piece for me Jenna! What a wonderful read an one in which the reader can also find a safe haven!! Good Luck and Happy Friday xxoo
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Jenna Logan
Date: 11/19/2022 3:44:00 AM
Thank you, Mike. Have a great weekend.
Date: 11/17/2022 10:37:00 AM
Miss La France will certainly love this one. When will your collection be published, JL? ~;o)
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Arlo Parker
Date: 11/19/2022 1:02:00 PM
Do it so your grandchildren will have a chance to know their "real" grandma. You are good, Poet. Check out KDP publishing (Amazon CreateSpace). ~;o)
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Jenna Logan
Date: 11/19/2022 3:43:00 AM
There will be no publishing, but thanks for enjoying my poetry.
Date: 11/17/2022 8:55:00 AM
Jenna, you've written an exquisite villanelle, which chronicles a time of sadness in your life. "Welling clouds," and "threat of rain" are marvelous metaphors in this poem. Loved your rhymes and it flows so nicely. BofL in Constance's contest.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 11/19/2022 3:42:00 AM
Thank you very much for the supportive remarks.
Date: 11/17/2022 8:01:00 AM
Enjoyed your journey down the safety of the forest path, your pen is aflame of late I'm lucky to churn out one a week lol. Best of luck. Tom
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Jenna Logan
Date: 11/17/2022 8:12:00 AM
But Tom, your one is equal to a week's worth of mine. I've had more time to write this week, and then of course, I've had the extra incentive of posting my view of the one who believes his satire is devout... no doubt. LOL Thank you so kindly for the many great comments you give my poetry.

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