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This was written as another challenge by Silent One. This one was in the form of using 10 words of his choice. Colored Skies I woke to skies of a deep sapphire hue, very confused not to see shades of a lighter blue. Something was amiss, then it turned to emerald green. These were the most unusual evanescent skies I've ever seen. Something heavy dangled on my chest. A talisman of sorts from 'round my neck it did rest. No fear did I hold of it, nor a plethora of any great dread. Suddenly, the sky broke open and gleamed in a shade of radiant red. A dulcet melody began to ring quite clear. It came from the talisman; a chrysalis shaped sphere. The sky morphed again, into a sunny glowing shade of yellow, Such an idyllic setting to share with my love, my morning bedfellow. In the purest state of felicity, we shared a kiss. In rhapsodic conclusion, we were lost in heavenly bliss. Above us the sky had restored itself into a deep sapphire blue while in my lover's eyes I drowned. The talisman freshened our love anew.

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Date: 1/23/2016 10:09:00 AM
Hi Lin, you met Silent One's ten-word challenge so well with your lovely rhyming poem. Wonderful imagery with nice romantic feeling. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 1/23/2016 10:18:00 AM
Thank you, Sandra. Your compliments are always so encouraging.
Date: 1/22/2016 1:22:00 PM
I love what you did with this "Plethora" of words !! :) Truly, this is beautifully written, and I'm sure you enjoyed the challenge as much as I did. Thank you for stopping by my poem!
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Date: 1/22/2016 1:29:00 PM
Hi Carrie. Thanks for your sweet comments. They certainly are appreciated.
Date: 1/21/2016 5:29:00 PM
Lin, you took up the challenge and created an excellent poem, seamless in its beauty, it is so beautiful, well done, dear heart, well done~
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Date: 1/21/2016 8:19:00 PM
Thanks a bunch, BW...glad you like it.
Date: 1/21/2016 4:35:00 PM
excellent write Lin...beautiful
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Date: 1/21/2016 8:18:00 PM
Thank you very much, sage.
Date: 1/20/2016 4:49:00 PM
Lin, I saw this earlier at the store and wanted to pop back in and tell you what a marvelous job you did with the ten word challenge from Silent One. The flow is perfect and the rhyming is beautiful. Congrats on a job well done! *smiles* -luloo
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Date: 1/20/2016 6:11:00 PM
Thanks, Luloo. Amazing how different our writes are using the same words. ;)

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