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The Song of Wisdom

Upon the wind I hear her whispered song she says “Come to me” with such urgency I listen now as I’ve been all lifelong. I turn to look, straining my eyes to see just like a child who knows his mother’s voice she says “Come to me” with such urgency. This Lady who is not everyone’s choice I follow her and choose the road she’s kept just like a child who knows his mother’s voice. For those who left her have bitterly wept with Wisdom I will daily walk in faith I follow her and choose the road she’s kept. In quiet times the small voice I await I will be strong, mild, teachable and kind with Wisdom I will daily walk in faith. I’ll heed her call, that I don’t walk like blind for in the wind I hear her whispered song I will be strong, mild, teachable and kind and listen now as I’ve been all lifelong. *small voice- rhema 22 June 2015 Villanelles and Terzanelles Only Contest -4th Place Sponsor: Shadow Hamilton

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John Lawless

Date: 6/28/2015 7:06:00 AM

Kim, it has been said that "youth is wasted on the young". Good luck with your shift in consciousness regarding your writing.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 6/27/2015 12:45:00 AM

Hello Kim... your poem is full of wisdom and a worthy winner - congratulations - Lindsay

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/25/2015 8:08:00 AM

I see congratulations are in order. I'm pleased you are on the winners list. You are an excellent poet.

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 6/24/2015 10:16:00 PM

A mother's voice her lessons are the first ones all children learn from, and the earth is the womb of all things. All life has gestated within, upon and beneath the earth. Earth Mother & Sky Father bless you - Light & Love

Emile Pinet

Date: 6/24/2015 6:17:00 PM

This piece stands as a pointer to all who read it that wisdom is the goddess of knowledge and a guide on the road to contentment. Emile.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 6/24/2015 11:31:00 AM

Beautiful and inspiring words, Kim! Congrats!! Hugs, Rhonda

Carol Eastman

Date: 6/24/2015 9:46:00 AM

A wonderfully, enjoyable piece. And some one I wish my sons had listened to more often as they grew up.

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 6/24/2015 9:29:00 AM

it gives me pleasure to see you on winners list Kim congrats hugs

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 6/24/2015 3:25:00 AM

Galing Kim!I never tried this form... but wow you did it excellent!!~Olive Eloisa

Paul Callus

Date: 6/23/2015 3:46:00 PM

An inspired poem, Kim! Your handling of this form is laudable. I used Villanelle for my entry, and admit that I have never tried a Terzanelle...you beat me to it!:) In my eyes, this is a sure winner. hugs // paul

Kp Nunez
Date: 6/24/2015 9:55:00 AM

Oh, but I did win after all, Paul. I sent a soupie to Shadow to clarify the reason why I didn't win, just so I'd know what to do next time... it appears there was some mistake. Why don't you verify?

Paul Callus
Date: 6/24/2015 6:49:00 AM

Sorry about that, Kim. We all judge differently!! If it's any comfort to you, neither did mine!:))

Gary Bateman

Date: 6/23/2015 2:47:00 PM

Hello Kim!! Your Terzanelle here is quiet excellent in every respect. I wish you all the best for the contest. I would think here that your entry should be very competitive, if not the winner. I've done a Villanelle in the past and plan to do some more here soon, but I've not yet attempted the Terzanelle although I am aware of its flow and schema. Beyond the format aspects, the subject and theme of your Terzanelle with "The Song of Wisdom" is very compelling!! A "7" + FAV!! Best Always, Gary

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/25/2015 2:44:00 PM

I'm glad to see that your Terzanelle did win after all Kim!! You certainly deserve it -- and the beauty and quality of your write shines through in every respect. (And although, I was not the sponsor of this contest, I wanted to let you know that your write was and is certainly in line with my own professional high standard for publication!!) Way To Go!! Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 6/23/2015 2:07:00 PM

Well structured poem, a joy to read. Best of luck in the comp.

David Meade

Date: 6/23/2015 12:55:00 PM

I call you Wind Listener - for it is upon the winds that mysteries are revealed . . . lovely my dear. 7

Milton Robertson

Date: 6/23/2015 7:17:00 AM

A very wise choice. An excellent write. Keep the Blessing coming.

Viv Wigley

Date: 6/23/2015 7:07:00 AM

A seven isn't good enough, Kim. I'll have to award you an eleventeen. Should something inspire me to attempt a Terzanelle, I shall consider it, but you write as effortlessly as you breathe. Lovely write, and I shall keep it as a fave. Viv x

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/23/2015 12:17:00 AM

wow, this is really nice! So full of thoughtfulness and sincerity. To me it seemed like someone following their mother. Whether spiritual mother or maternal, for the very best reasons to follow her. HOpe this does well in the contest

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 6/22/2015 10:54:00 PM

Beautiful, beautiful I like this write you penned well and heart lifted........A.M.

David Brown

Date: 6/22/2015 8:22:00 PM

Lovely work, Kim such a sense of commitment and fulfillment. Beautiful

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 6/22/2015 8:05:00 PM

Kim, this is such a beautiful, inspirational Terzanella! Thanks for sharing the wisdom in such a wonderful way! Pandita

Tim Smith

Date: 6/22/2015 7:48:00 PM

Indeed a tremendous Terzanella...It flows so well....Tim

Alexis Y.

Date: 6/22/2015 7:21:00 PM

Kim, this is indeed a beautiful song. I hear wisdom , faith and someone willing to learn. This piece has a skillful melody. Excellent job. 7+:) Alexis

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/22/2015 2:42:00 PM

This is quite beautiful! 7 my dear.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/22/2015 1:45:00 PM

now this is what i was talking about, kim... shining, focused verse that ends with a great punch.... whoot!.. love it!.. huggs

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/22/2015 9:46:00 AM

Reverse your first and third lines in stanzas two to stanza five. Replace lines two and four in the last stanza with lines one and two from stanza one and it will be perfect.

Kp Nunez
Date: 6/22/2015 12:37:00 PM

I have now edited the poem, Rick. Thanks again.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/22/2015 6:30:00 AM

- You are wise, loving, willing to learn, strong! - Yes, enjoy life's journey, every step !!! - A really beautiful poem dear friend Kim (7+) - I believe that this will top the winner list, good luck! - Thank you for the nice visit + fav. on our last co write, really a pleasure and honor! - I wish you a lovely new week - hugs & <3 // Anne-Lise :)