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Poulter measure quatrain form

The Goddess

With brilliance, clad in white, in an enchanted world,
a vision most inviting stands before my very eyes.
She treads a grassy hill beyond which mountains rise
to heaven's heights where fluffs of clouds, as if in pink, are swirled.

Her golden locks are streaming in a gentle breeze. 
Her lovely face is beaming. It's a woman-child I see.
My steps are quickening. She seems to beckon me.
But suddenly the sun is streaming; soon the maiden flees!

Who was she? Can you guess? And where has she now gone?
A little hint - she'll come again, but not till night has passed. 
Wake up bright and early; she comes and goes so fast!
Look to the sky and watch for her. She is the Goddess Dawn.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 6/6/2020 7:13:00 PM
Reading the comments, I see that this was a winner with Brian in 2010, and now again in 2020! There is so much to enjoy in this ode to the goddess Dawn, written with your usual flair for describing the cycles of nature. Congratulations on another beautiful poem, my friend!
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John Watt
Date: 6/8/2020 2:47:00 AM
Good for you. Think of it as your reunion tour!
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 6/7/2020 2:38:00 AM
thanks, John. Since I learned others are entering reruns, I decided to do it now too. I just can't think of things to give him after ten years!
Date: 5/17/2016 11:48:00 AM
I absolutely love enclosed rhyme. Wonderful work. Thank you for sharing.
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Date: 11/25/2012 4:17:00 PM
wow Andress i been waiting for someone like this for years, wonderful as usually from you...
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Date: 3/25/2012 7:05:00 AM
An excellent descriptive write here.Enjoyed!!
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Date: 3/16/2010 4:03:00 PM
I like.
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Date: 3/7/2010 6:55:00 AM
Wonderfully beautiful and lovely write. You have brought the dawn so alive with its beauty and colors. Great Poem Thanks and many thanks for your precious comments on Vasava Part 1. I have placed four parts of the untold story and hope you would like it. Best wishes and love Ravindra
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Date: 3/2/2010 10:28:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest Andrea. Sorry I am late with the comment. Love, Carol
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Date: 2/27/2010 8:21:00 AM
Beautiful write, Andrea! Congratulations on your win in this contest! Thanks for your compliments on my 2 recent successes. Best wishes, Caroline.
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Date: 2/26/2010 7:14:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest with this lovely poem.. Constance
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Date: 2/26/2010 6:01:00 PM
Wowser! You're just raking 'um in! You are a winner!! You're very pretty! I want to hug you! (See Deb do her Sandra Bullock interpetation!)
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Date: 2/26/2010 3:30:00 PM
Wow Andrea, Congratulations on this piece placing third. So much has happened while I have been away visiting my new grandson. It will take me some time to catch up. This is a lovely entry. Love, Connie
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Date: 2/26/2010 8:10:00 AM
Ahh...a bit of the mystical and magic in this fairy tale poem!! It's a lovely look at the morning sunrise!! Nice one, Andrea, and well deserving a win in Brian's contest!!
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Date: 2/26/2010 6:08:00 AM
Now I ask u Andrea.. is this fate that we are sharing third place together? a big congrats to u for this wonderful win and it is my honor to share this placement with u my friend... I simply luv this poem from u.. enjoy this special victory.. for a wonderful writer, poet, friend, and lady... luv.. Linda-Marie
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Date: 2/26/2010 5:14:00 AM
Bravo and drum rolls, Andrea! You placed 3rd in the winners’ circle with your creative words on dawn in the POULTER'S MEASURE Sponsored by: Brian Strand Well done! Smiles, Dane Ann
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Date: 2/26/2010 1:36:00 AM
Congratulations Andrea. I thought this would be in the winner's circle. well done...Margaret
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Date: 2/26/2010 12:15:00 AM
Congrats on you success in my contest Andrea.Rgds Brian.My latest contest TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY is now open.
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Date: 2/23/2010 11:42:00 AM
Mmmh i love this, it reminds me so very much of my goddess (: blessed be and thank you for your comment
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Date: 2/21/2010 11:06:00 PM
totally enjoyed this write and eep sorry wasn't able to guess who she was, but your description of Goddess Dawn is really beautiful :) in a word--enchanting :) wish you the best in the contest :)
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Date: 2/20/2010 7:25:00 AM
Now where can i find this Goddess >> fine Quatrain Andrea >> James
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Date: 2/19/2010 10:16:00 AM
Another wonderful entry by your talented pen! Good luck Andrea....this one should do well! ~ Carrie
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Date: 2/19/2010 9:23:00 AM
such a nice one, thanks (I sent you soupmail)
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Date: 2/19/2010 7:57:00 AM
At first I thought you were describing an angel, Andrea. This Goddess emerges so vividly in your words and evokes admiration from the reader, just as the rising sun does. Beautiful! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 2/19/2010 7:32:00 AM
This Goddess dawn is mesmerizing..and carries so much light..beautiful..Charma
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Date: 2/19/2010 6:56:00 AM
It was so endearing watching your imagery here! sounds like a beautiful success to me. .:Favorites:. Because i absolutely love Tales like these. -Always&Forever Lynette
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Date: 2/19/2010 6:31:00 AM
Please check out Lovefest.. my attempt at your 7/5 Trochee form of poetry... an excellent and brilliant write for the contest and good luck but I see this in the winners circle for sure Andrea... such lovely words.. am going to make it a new fav today... thankxxx for your support, encouragement, loyalty, and most of all...friendship and luv... luv.. Linda-Marie..
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