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Flawless Gems - Lei

A rainbow took my breath away Whilst on a train one summers day Her vibrant arc I was in awe Though folk beside me never saw With heads bowed low they missed the show The screens their windows, don’t you know All Mother Nature’s flawless gems Score well below the latest trends Written 28th December 2019 Lay poetry 8 lines ~ 8 syllables ~ AABBCCDD POTD - 29 December 2019 Contest: LAY IT ON ME 8X8 Sponsor: Charles Messina 1st PLACE Contest: Strand Select 6 Sponsor: Brian Strand HONORABLE MENTION 1st PLACE in Best New Poems 16th - 27th January 2020 Published in a previous Poetry Soup Anthology 2020

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Line Gauthier

Date: 1/17/2021 5:29:00 PM

Beautiful poem, Ann ~ so glad it was highlighted in the 2020 PS Anthology ~

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/18/2021 4:27:00 AM

Thank you so much Line ~ yes I was thrilled to see it in the PS Anthology. With kindest thoughts and love from Ann xx

John Watt

Date: 4/24/2020 11:45:00 PM

Ann, you and I / Will keep our eye / Trained on the sky / While looking high / For glories nigh / Won't pass us by. Three cheers for my Sky Friend for your relentless enthusiasm for looking up. Great poem, with perfect flow and flawless message. Delightful.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/26/2020 5:17:00 AM

Bless you John loved your sweet poem ~ thank you my moon friend and sky brother. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

P.S. Awtry

Date: 1/27/2020 3:33:00 PM

Congratulations dear Ann on the many honors bestowed upon this excellent write! So much truth in those few lines :)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/27/2020 4:48:00 PM

Thank you so much PS for your lovely comments and I really appreciate your visit. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 1/23/2020 9:48:00 AM

You were awed, I can tell. Beautiful sweet poem. Congratulations! on it beint No. 1.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/23/2020 11:11:00 AM

Thank you Sunlite, yes the sight of a rainbow always fills me with joy. Thanks for your lovely comments and congrats. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Robertina B.

Date: 1/21/2020 11:14:00 AM

Congratulations on your top win, Ann.. Such a wonderful write.. I enjoyed this! This gem is a definite fav for me... Have a blessed day!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/21/2020 4:22:00 PM

Thank you so much Robertina for your wonderful comments and a Fav too! Lovely to meet you . With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/18/2020 1:57:00 PM

This poem is a real keeper! Congratulations on having it at the top of the best new poems list! xxoo

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/19/2020 7:00:00 AM

Thank you so much dear Connie for your lovely comments and congratulations. It is a real compliment to recieve such positive words from you dear friend - thank you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Anne E Sangster - K

Date: 1/16/2020 11:43:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Ann. An excellent poem! It's so true, and is also sad, that many of today's generation are so consumed with hand held technology, that they miss out on the beauty that mother nature provides. I truly enjoyed reading your poem. Thank you for sharing with us. :-)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/17/2020 4:08:00 AM

Many thanks to you Anne I am so happy you enjoyed reading my poem and I thank you for your lovely comments. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Eve Roper

Date: 1/16/2020 9:24:00 PM

Beautiful verse, Ann, congratulations your win. Eve

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/17/2020 4:10:00 AM

Many thanks Eve for your lovely comments and congratulations , always appreciated. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/16/2020 7:25:00 PM

Hi Ann, I’m just coming back to say congrats on your top win. It was well deserved. Have a good evening:-) Alexis

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/17/2020 4:06:00 AM

Bless you Alexi for your return visit and congrats. I really appreciate it. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/16/2020 6:31:00 PM

Wonderful put-down of the 'heads-down' generations -- most people today, matter of fact. Just loved that last couplet! A real zinger. Congrats, Ann! Best wishes, Gershon

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/17/2020 4:05:00 AM

Thank you so much Gershon for your great comments and 'real zinger' haha, I like that. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/16/2020 4:47:00 PM

I would like to see you write more on the subject but I know you had a limit. This is such an outstanding poem! I am happy to see it won first place as well as POTD! Congratulations! xxoo

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/16/2020 5:21:00 PM

Ohhh Connie, I am truly honoured by your wonderful comments and I thank you so much dear friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

John Hamilton

Date: 1/16/2020 4:33:00 PM

An excellent write Ann, truly depicts how modern society misses out on natures gems, eyes glued to the screen, belated congrats on POTD and #1 on best poems!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/16/2020 5:19:00 PM

Thank you so much John I am so pleased you liked it and thanks for your visit. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison

Date: 1/16/2020 10:25:00 AM

The title is perfect it is a flawless gem and very well deserving of POTD and a top place in Charles' contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/16/2020 11:49:00 AM

Many thanks Jan and thank you for your lovely comments, which I really appreciate. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/16/2020 8:49:00 AM

Congratulations Ann for your beautiful top win with such an important message that it has :)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/16/2020 9:17:00 AM

Thank you so much Heidi, such a shame that so many miss so much beauty that surrounds us. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/16/2020 7:25:00 AM

Back again--congrats on your first place win--and being in the first place on best poem's, Ann.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/16/2020 7:56:00 AM

Bless you Vijay for your congrats and I cannot believe how well my little poem has done! With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Charles Messina

Date: 1/16/2020 7:01:00 AM

Ann, I first saw this on your POTD and I loved it...I love it even more after reading it a 2nd and third time. Beautiful! Congratulations on your win and on POTD! Hugs Charlie

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/16/2020 7:46:00 AM

Wow Charlie, thank you so much for my top place in your contest. I was honoured to be awarded POTD and now to be given top place in your contest Charlie, well it truly is the cherry on top of the cake, I am delighted! With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/15/2020 5:17:00 PM

A wonderful POTD honor Ann. Congratulations! xxoo

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/16/2020 7:59:00 AM

Yes Connie I was thrilled and honoured to receive POTD. Thank you so much for your congratulations. With kindest thoughts Ann

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/13/2020 6:39:00 AM

Back again Ann--congrats for your flawless gem climbing the TOP of 100 best poems.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/16/2020 7:52:00 AM

Many thanks Vijay for your congrats but I return my congrats to you dear friend as your wonderful poetry is top! With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Brenda Chiri

Date: 1/8/2020 12:42:00 PM

Ann beautifully done and congratulations on your HM!;)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/9/2020 2:15:00 PM

Bless you dear Brenda for your lovely comment and congrats. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 1/3/2020 2:46:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD. Kind wishes, Kai

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/6/2020 5:45:00 AM

Many thanks Kai. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/1/2020 5:49:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/1/2020 6:50:00 PM

Thank you so much dear Caren, I am still on a high, haha...

Eve Roper

Date: 12/30/2019 3:57:00 AM

Lovely, congratulations on poem of the day.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 12/30/2019 4:00:00 AM

Bless you Eve and thank you so much. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Brandy Nicole

Date: 12/29/2019 8:08:00 PM

We must put our devices down, every once and a while. To Enjoy Nature. This is so beautiful and uplifting. Your words touch the sky. I can see that Rain-Bow!! Congratulations Ann, on Poem of the Day. :D Brandy

Ann Gilmour
Date: 12/30/2019 2:33:00 AM

Oh Brandy they are such lovely comments and I am so happy that you found my poem beautiful and uplifting. I always feel those emotions everytime I see a rainbow - pure magic in the sky. Thank you so much, with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Panagiota Romios

Date: 12/29/2019 6:47:00 PM

Hello sweetest,Ann! I am jumping up and down for you and this wonderful poem. You have other poems that should be POTD's. May rainbows be many in your life. Love and hugs~ Panagiota and her Cousin Yoanda. Panagiota.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 12/30/2019 2:28:00 AM

Haha, me too Panagiota I have been jumping up and down all day, so thrilled am I to get POTD! Thank you dear friend and thanks also to your sweet cousin Yoanda. Sending you both love and kindest wishes Ann xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/29/2019 4:28:00 PM

Hi Anne, You painted such a lovely scene with words. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. Happy belated Christmas! Happy New Year to you and your family and friends. Enjoy the rest of your day:-) Alexis

Ann Gilmour
Date: 12/29/2019 4:48:00 PM

Many thanks Alexis for your lovely message and congratulations on POTD - I have to keep typing that because I really cannot believe it and am so delighted. Happy New Year to you with kindest thoughts Ann xx