Past

. Unseen, time's misty ghost lingers, whispers low to escape notice, lest someone know moments, it seems, scurry fast Todays will not last they will fade Past into shade wily future cast. We search Time's history vast for distant meaning of time's tableau Unseen, time's misty ghost lingers, whispers low January 20, 2023 for "Writing Challenge, Andaree form by Constance La France howmanysyllables.com

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/5/2023 11:52:00 PM

Congratulations on this winning work. Way to go. Sara

Constance La France

Date: 2/4/2023 7:16:00 AM

Ann, a lovely poem and congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge, Andaree form, well done, Constance

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 1/23/2023 8:03:00 PM

Time's ghost seems to be moving faster for me these days! But I like the ethereal feel of this, like it is always just beyond your vision~

Ann Peck
Date: 1/25/2023 10:13:00 AM

HA! How to slow time is the question, Scientists have found time isn't necessary...

P.S. Awtry

Date: 1/22/2023 6:41:00 PM

Well done! I expect to see this one on the winners list :) -ps

Ann Peck
Date: 2/2/2023 4:40:00 PM

Thank you, P.S,!

Jim Slaughter

Date: 1/22/2023 11:38:00 AM

Very good, Ann...I especially like "time's misty ghost". BOL in the contest.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/22/2023 10:47:00 AM

Creative entry for the contest. Way to go. Reads like a good contender to me. Thanks for sharing. Sara

Gary Radice

Date: 1/21/2023 10:42:00 AM

Your sand timer of a poem is excellent Ann. I'm catching up on reading today after a period of illness that hopefully is now behind me. I have to say I've read some excellent works today...and I love this. Cheers - Gary

Ann Peck
Date: 1/21/2023 1:20:00 PM

Thank you so much, Gary! I'm glad you're feeling better. Stay well, my friend!

Jack Horne

Date: 1/21/2023 7:41:00 AM

oh, I love this clever write - if it were my contest, a definite 1st place!

Ann Peck
Date: 1/21/2023 10:34:00 AM

Thank you so much, Jack! I had trouble with the syllables and men working on my furnace, asking questions all at once--'bout went crazy :) I appreciate your comments!