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One Rare Night

One rare night fell midnight blue as a multitude of stars, like lofty thoughts, pulsed with light, confessions from the depths of twilight’s essence - sky. The poetess, ensconced in her small room, reached down deep inside her soul of indigo. Immersed in the profusion of her thoughts, she felt compelled tonight to search for only those that shone. . . Ignoring a collage of ideas which summoned disillusionment or inspired remembrances of bitterness and pain, she moved a pen across a journal page. Words upon words radiant with hope began to flow. . . As eventual as the overtaking of the poetess’ rare night by morning’s dawn, completion of her work had now arrived. Surprised to be so pleased, the poetess discovered that all the while she had been delineating stars. 3/3/2011 For Mark Toney's the '2022 Poetry Marathon Mile 22' Poetry Contest

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Date: 12/15/2022 6:37:00 PM
"Words upon words radiant with hope began to flow". . .I feel, this is what happens each time you move your blessed pen. Congratulations Andrea on your honorable win.
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Date: 12/15/2022 9:33:00 AM
Andrea, congratulations on your win. This is a beautiful poem with striking images. I especially like the first stanza. And I love the sense of the personal journey of the poetess. So glad you brought it back for all of us to enjoy.
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Date: 12/15/2022 9:28:00 AM
BIG congrats on your win in Mark's contest, Andrea. This beautiful poem goes way back--happy to read this gem.
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Date: 12/14/2022 11:44:00 AM
Andrea, I love the positivity that's highlighted in your free verse: "... as a multitude of stars, like lofty thoughts, pulsed with light... she felt compelled tonight to search for only those that shone... Words upon words radiant with hope... the poetess discovered that all the while she had been delineating stars." A Fave poem for me. Congratulations on your win on Mile 22 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on because Mile 23 has already started.
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Date: 5/14/2012 3:13:00 PM
Wow, this is so deep, lead by the stars, love this imagery. harry
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Date: 4/16/2011 4:10:00 PM
a very beautiful piece you penned. thank you for commenting on Blue River.
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Date: 3/31/2011 8:00:00 AM
Great poem - and I see it was a winner - lovely words, Andrea
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Date: 3/9/2011 2:36:00 PM
don't want to dwell on the negative! :)
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Date: 3/9/2011 8:47:00 AM
Awesomely beautiful, Andrea. Many congra'ts on your BIG WIN. Lainie
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Date: 3/9/2011 6:58:00 AM
this is really beautiful. i couldn't shake off the image of the poetess delineating the stars. great poem.congrats with your win --camille
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Date: 3/7/2011 12:09:00 PM
Congratulations on your winning poem in John Heck's "Hey...Mr. Editor" contest Andrea. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/7/2011 4:51:00 AM
oh wow!! I am so sorry I missed this one before?? But this is just beautiful and I am soo happy you placed 2nd with this magnificent free verse, you have some amazing lines here... --you are definitely getting the recognition that your poetry deserves :D super congrats & hugs to you sweetie :) & yup, you & Joe are definitely in my prayers :)
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Date: 3/6/2011 6:00:00 PM
Great to see you in the top three Andrea, beautiful job. Congratulations on your worthy second place honor. Agape, Moses
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Date: 3/6/2011 3:12:00 PM
Andrea, Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/6/2011 2:51:00 PM
Congratulations on your 2nd Place Win in John's "Hey Mr. Editor" Contest. Annalise
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Date: 3/6/2011 1:30:00 PM
ahhhhh how wonderfylly open ended! Congrad's on your BIG win and your most excellent forayed into free verse. Light & Love
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Date: 3/6/2011 1:14:00 PM
When I first read this stellar poem....I was sure that it would do so well !!! Excellent, Andrea...congratulations!!
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Date: 3/6/2011 12:41:00 PM
Amazing win Andrea.. Congrats .. two for two today luv.. enjoy your top spot wins with luv..
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Date: 3/4/2011 8:04:00 AM
Hell Andrea, This is truly wonderful indeed! I felt like I was taking a journey with you as I read..... This is a beautiful poem Good luck in the contest Lov, Shar
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Date: 3/4/2011 5:12:00 AM
Lovely and elegant Andrea.. if for Rick's contest ..good luck .. breathlessly beautiful expressions .. enjoyed with luv ..happy weekend ...
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Date: 3/3/2011 9:19:00 PM
this is a very intense write from you Andrea.Love the smoothness of it.If for contest ,goodluck-kashinath
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Date: 3/3/2011 4:13:00 PM
Congrats on your win. Nice to have a friend along side. Will have to look and see. love phyl
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Date: 3/3/2011 2:30:00 PM
You are a poetess in action. Good show. Thanks for your comments on my poem of What's in a Name.
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Date: 3/3/2011 11:03:00 AM
smile -- and the grand finales final stanza; wherein we find the fulfilling of both accomplishment and gratification amid thankfulness for a gift of art created and perhaps even poured to some degree and now, held within anticipations and longings to be shared with many others; the essence of it all ~ "A Fave In 'Beautiful, My Dear Andrea!!!'" ~ love, Always, christopher ~
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Date: 3/3/2011 10:57:00 AM
I am enjoying reading the many diverse poems written by the many wonderful poets writing and sharing here at PoetrySoup today. I am happy that yours was among the ones I had the pleasure to read Andrea. Wishing you the best in the contest if you have written it for one. Love, Carol
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