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Paint With Fire

Palettes mixed in shadow and night Absorbing brushstrokes of heart’s angst; Into the quiet comes starlight Nectar from oil drips on his hands To capture blinks of enamored scenes. Wild the contours pressed by each touch Igniting art, vivid as red Till pigments burst on moist paintbrush Heated tones marking final strokes. Flamed abstract spreads hues that collide If only to tint blaze of shades; Rage expressed for his deceased bride Eyes melting on a still portrait. Andrea Dietrich’s Contest 1 in 4: Choose your Acrostic Title

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Date: 7/29/2014 6:35:00 PM
Nette, thanks for the foggy scenery.. Congratulations, on your wonderful win. Always~ LINDA
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Date: 7/22/2014 5:48:00 PM
Congrats on your winning work..Sara
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Date: 7/19/2014 9:16:00 AM
indeed its a painting of deep an heartfelt fire of pain... love how it is Nette but its so sad!.. BIG CONGRATULATIONS! im coming home soon.. :D :) august 3.. :D! and 4 am there!! we'll be seeing you :D
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Date: 7/18/2014 8:36:00 PM
Congrats on your win Nette with this poem,nicely done.
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Date: 7/18/2014 8:05:00 PM
Well done Nette, another beautiful win for another beautiful poem :)
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Date: 7/18/2014 6:23:00 PM
you painted an incredible picture congrats on your win. Hugs Jan xxx
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Date: 7/18/2014 2:27:00 PM
A sweet win...PD
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Date: 7/18/2014 1:12:00 PM
Nice Nette... Congrats on your win... Hugs Verlena
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Date: 7/18/2014 8:35:00 AM
Gorgeous writing, Nette...I read this one before the judging and felt surely mine would bow to yours. You know I find your talent to be exquisite. Congratulations!
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Date: 7/18/2014 8:24:00 AM
Bindu directed me to read this amazing piece. It is my personal favorite. Outstanding emotional writing, congratulations.
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Date: 7/18/2014 7:00:00 AM
such a beautiful poem Nette very moving congrats on win hugs
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Date: 7/18/2014 6:25:00 AM
Wow! If I could convey such imagery! The last line... Clapping.. Congrats on a great win, sweet Nette!.. Hugs.. Arlene
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Date: 7/18/2014 4:08:00 AM
Congrats Nette...loved it even more this time
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Date: 7/18/2014 12:33:00 AM
And back again wid big congrats Nette! Well done my friend!
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Date: 7/17/2014 11:23:00 PM
wow, not only filled with imagery,but the topic blows me away. Eyes melting on a still portrait. WOW. Congrats, Nette, on a number two win in my contest.
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Date: 7/15/2014 3:27:00 PM
Eyes melting on a still portrait- My favourite verse of all the beautiful verses .Indeed, you paint with words sweet Nette.
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Date: 7/13/2014 4:38:00 PM
Wow, that's one hot brush. Good luck in Andrea's contest.
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Date: 7/12/2014 6:49:00 PM
This Is a Masterpiece, nette
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Date: 7/12/2014 6:55:00 AM
Simply stunning! "To capture blinks", great phrase. Your words are flames softly brushing and illuminating a perfect vignette.
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Date: 7/11/2014 7:56:00 PM
I love your bold interpretation on "paint with fire", and the last line really left a lasting emotional impression on me. You have written a masterpiece for this contest, Nette! Good luck to you! Hugs :)
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Date: 7/8/2014 9:09:00 AM
Wow Nette ! Red igniting portrait ,,, u hv a tremendous pen ! Sure to win,, gl in contest!
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Date: 7/8/2014 8:21:00 AM
- My heart is melting on a still portrait ...... beautiful ...and will be a winning poem ..... - Good luck dear friend, Nette :) - Have a great Tuesday. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 7/8/2014 6:29:00 AM
Eyes melting on a still portrait..how wonderful...such power and imagery nette...I love it.....hugs Tim
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Date: 7/8/2014 3:30:00 AM
Nothing beats a rare piece of poetry that is full of raw imagery and emotion. An unusual concept on fire, Nette!
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Date: 7/8/2014 3:23:00 AM
Excellent.Beautifully written. ENjoyed. Tfs
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