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Autumn Reverie

An ample log burns softly on the fire Where I’ve curled up to read a favorite book. Hot cocoa in a steaming mug helps me retire To the fantasy of painted woods and brook. The road to now is one I’m glad I took! 1st Place in “English Quintain, Any Theme, Write as if Doing Theme at the Moment” Contest; Sponsored by Sara Kendrick

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Date: 8/14/2017 1:52:00 PM
I was so delighted to read your poem..Thanks for the entry in my contest your participation was encouraging and uplifting to me..Congrats on your placement..Sara
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Dean Wood
Date: 8/20/2017 1:09:00 AM
Sara, It is an honor to have done so well in your contest. Thank you for taking the time and effort to sponsor it. My first Quintain was awkward. I felt good about this one. Thank you.
Date: 8/14/2017 7:53:00 AM
A beautiful poem to which any book lover can relate, congratulations, Dean:)
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Dean Wood
Date: 8/14/2017 9:30:00 AM
Kinda makes me wish I didn't have to go to work some days! Thank you for your comment! -- Dean
Date: 8/13/2017 11:31:00 PM
Congratulations, Dean, on your win and the place.
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Dean Wood
Date: 8/14/2017 9:29:00 AM
Thank you!
Date: 8/13/2017 12:38:00 PM
Congrats for the 1st place friend. Wonderful quintain. Keep it up!:)Sunita
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Dean Wood
Date: 8/14/2017 9:28:00 AM
Thank you Sunita. Glad you enjoyed it. -- Dean
Date: 8/12/2017 11:19:00 PM
Hi Dean, back again to congratulation you on your first place win!
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Dean Wood
Date: 8/14/2017 9:28:00 AM
I appreciate the support Susan, thank you!
Date: 8/12/2017 4:13:00 PM
Congrats on your first place win!
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Dean Wood
Date: 8/14/2017 9:27:00 AM
Thank you Vijay.
Date: 8/12/2017 7:04:00 AM
Congratulations on this great 1st place win Dean :)
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Dean Wood
Date: 8/14/2017 9:27:00 AM
Thanks Heidi!
Date: 8/11/2017 8:52:00 AM
Congrats on 1st place, Dean!
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Dean Wood
Date: 8/11/2017 8:55:00 AM
Thanks Dale!
Date: 7/28/2017 9:34:00 PM
Wonderfully-written, Dean, and a gorgeous poem! Congrats!
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Dean Wood
Date: 7/31/2017 8:56:00 AM
Thank you Greg. Your encouragement means a lot to me.
Date: 7/28/2017 7:59:00 PM
Hi Dean, this is very lovely and tranquil, a beautiful snapshot of life. Congrats on your win! :)
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Dean Wood
Date: 7/31/2017 9:01:00 AM
Thank you Susan. This is my second Quintain. The first was a disaster. I appreciate your feedback.
Date: 7/28/2017 7:28:00 PM
hmmm, sounds wonderful beautiful imagery.
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Dean Wood
Date: 7/31/2017 9:11:00 AM
Thank you Alesia.
Date: 7/28/2017 7:05:00 PM
Truly I got lost in your thoughts.... I do have something like this, I called it, in the Fall....
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Dean Wood
Date: 7/31/2017 9:11:00 AM
I read your poem. I enjoyed it and your painting as well. Very talented. - Dean
Date: 7/28/2017 3:37:00 PM
Aah ... the joy making the right choice is a poet's golden reward, is it not, Dean. A wonderful descriptive poem w/deeper spiritual implications. Stellar write, my friend. Love always.
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Dean Wood
Date: 7/31/2017 9:06:00 AM
Thank you for your kind words Freddie.
Date: 7/28/2017 1:05:00 PM
Well-done, Dean! Congrats on your win. Janice
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Dean Wood
Date: 7/31/2017 9:06:00 AM
Thanks Janice.
Date: 7/28/2017 3:33:00 AM
I really dont know this form, but you seem to have mastered it skillfully Dean. Your words conjure up such cozy thoughts....Maria
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Dean Wood
Date: 7/31/2017 9:05:00 AM
Thank you Maria. Cozy is good on a cool autumn day!
Date: 7/27/2017 2:53:00 PM
Wonderful imagery! Sounds cozy, Dean!
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Dean Wood
Date: 7/31/2017 9:03:00 AM
Thanks Kim. This one turned out so much better than my first try at a quintain. Glad you enjoyed it.
Date: 7/27/2017 2:00:00 PM
Enjoyed this, Dean, Looking forward to a similar experience.
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Dean Wood
Date: 7/31/2017 9:02:00 AM
Same here Mike. Its just around the corner.
Date: 7/27/2017 12:00:00 PM
Oh, I like that mood. With hot cocoa, just wonderful time of year.
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Dean Wood
Date: 7/31/2017 9:02:00 AM
It won't be long now Darren and we can make this a reality.
Date: 7/27/2017 9:06:00 AM
Autumn is my favorite season, when the world is never more colorful. Lovely poem and title, Dean.
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Dean Wood
Date: 7/27/2017 9:53:00 AM
Thanks Lin, I love the fall.
Date: 7/27/2017 9:04:00 AM
I wanted this to go on longer Dean. I adore autumn and look forward to its arrival every year. This is lovely! : )
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Dean Wood
Date: 7/27/2017 9:52:00 AM
You are right Connie, this could have been longer but it is still summer. This is just an appetizer of sorts. Thanks, Dean
Date: 7/27/2017 8:57:00 AM
So beautiful Dean. I can feel the comfort. What a great ending too. :)
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Dean Wood
Date: 7/27/2017 8:58:00 AM
Thank you Heidi. I always appreciate your comments. - Dean

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