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An Ode To Peridot Gem

Oh Peridot, you are a glorious gemstone, one of a kind. Born of fire from the molten rocks of mother Earth's womb, conceived by the romantic explosion caused by Sun. You are the love child of Sun and Earth that made you bloom. Your unique complexion varies in shades from green to yellow symbolizing Earth's fertility and Sun's verve in abundance. You are the crystal of warmth, well-being and you carry the power of mental and physical healing, the inner radiance. You are not only the national gem of Egypt but also been valued by ancient royalties for driving away all the dreary dark forces. As amulets with your enigmatic charm you have quelled sorcery, black magic, evil spirits, calamities, nightmares and madness. You are the ultimate talisman one can quest, for enrichment in all aspects of life. You're the mascot for lost souls in worriment. Date : 10/24/2016 Note : For the contest (A gem for your verse) by Carolyn Devonshire. *Placed Fourth*

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Date: 5/21/2017 12:00:00 AM
Very nice write/ win too. Mine is Opal bursting with all the colors. 7 for sure.
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Date: 5/21/2017 7:27:00 AM
Thank you very much, Debbie.
Date: 12/7/2016 5:09:00 PM
Dropping back with my congrats Afzal - I have a peridot necklace - I love the green coloured gems:-) hugs Jan xx
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Afzal Nusker
Date: 12/7/2016 9:33:00 PM
It's my birthstone, as I was born in August.
Date: 11/9/2016 3:11:00 AM
Great write, congratulations on your win, Afzal:)
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Afzal Nusker
Date: 11/22/2016 11:18:00 PM
Thank you, Jo.
Date: 10/27/2016 9:17:00 PM
Very nice, Afzal, congratulations on your win Hugs Eve
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Afzal Nusker
Date: 10/27/2016 11:26:00 PM
Thank you, Eve.
Date: 10/26/2016 8:45:00 PM
Peridot has such a long and royal history. You described it well. Congrats to you.
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Afzal Nusker
Date: 10/27/2016 1:50:00 AM
Thank you, Andrea.
Date: 10/26/2016 3:50:00 PM
A gem with power and beauty..Congrats on your win
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Afzal Nusker
Date: 10/27/2016 1:51:00 AM
Thank you, Joseph.
Date: 10/26/2016 3:08:00 PM
Your poem was delightful so glad you wrote a gem of a poem..Congratulations on your placement..Sara
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Afzal Nusker
Date: 10/27/2016 1:52:00 AM
Thank you, Sara.
Date: 10/26/2016 1:19:00 PM
I wish the peridot would be able to hear the words of your piece.... Congrats Afzal, for your placement with this lovely piece!! ;-)
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Afzal Nusker
Date: 10/27/2016 1:48:00 AM
Thak you, Teddy.
Date: 10/26/2016 10:53:00 AM
You picked one of my favorite gems, Afzal, and wrote a winning poem. You have quite a way of bringing your subject to life with imagery and description. Congratulations! Carolyn
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Afzal Nusker
Date: 10/26/2016 10:59:00 AM
Thank you very much, Carolyn.
Date: 10/25/2016 3:06:00 PM
Hi Afzal, You have penned a fitting tribute to a beautiful gemstone. It looks amazing. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis
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Afzal Nusker
Date: 10/25/2016 10:05:00 PM
Thank you, Alexis.
Date: 10/24/2016 5:34:00 PM
This is wonderful, Afzal. It is also the birthstone of August. Reads like a winner to me!
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Afzal Nusker
Date: 10/24/2016 10:06:00 PM
Thank you, Daniel.
Date: 10/24/2016 10:51:00 AM
what a lovely descriptive tribute to this beautiful gemstone Afzal :-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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Afzal Nusker
Date: 10/24/2016 10:05:00 PM
Thank you, Jan.

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