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O, the Solitude

Standing at a quadrivial on a wooded road, knowing that each led to a mystical, ethereal place, the lushness of the forest inspirational and incredible, I opt for a footpath leading to a shady grove. Far from the clamorous, chaotic world ever beating, and beneath a weeping willow tree I find my solitude, O, how unbelievable the bird songs each a ligure, a gem, the forest a harmonious moan echoing my aloneness. I behold the scented flowers unfolding and unfurling, the murmur of a meandering stream not that far away, while filigree clouds drift above a dark green canopy, and in my mind is held a reservoir of words. Closing eyes, I listen, I listen, then take up my pen, and I write, I write, I write the lazy, beautiful day away, that I may offer you a fleeting, momentary pericope, of my words this summer day . . . __________________ July 9, 2013 Poetry/Narrative/O, The Solitude Copyright Protected, ID 107-491-409-09 All Rights Reserved, 2013, Constance La France

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Date: 7/27/2013 1:22:00 PM
CONSTANCE,.... Congratulations, in the any subject contest... have yourself a sweet day... LINDA
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Date: 7/27/2013 1:03:00 AM
Constance, Congratulations ......Seren
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Date: 7/26/2013 6:40:00 PM
constance, Congratulations on your awesome win. love ~ SKAT~ ...
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Date: 7/26/2013 6:58:00 AM
I think the spell checker changes it, I had to correct mine as well excellent job and mood you related with this piece Constance. Congratulations.
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Date: 7/26/2013 3:50:00 AM
hi Constance sadly you used periscope instead of pericope Congrats on your win in my contest ty for entering my contest Shadow x smiles
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Date: 7/9/2013 9:40:00 PM
You used those words expertly my friend! This is a very difficult contest and I love the way to put it together! I just loved reading this master poem this evening! What a tremendous piece, Great Work!!
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Date: 7/9/2013 2:55:00 PM
love this one, Constance - and the last stanza is perfect. Enjoyed looking through this periscope very much xx
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Date: 7/9/2013 11:14:00 AM
O, solitude that certain knot of peace . . .
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