The Start

Mother does her very best to prevent
Cheating in this siblings' game of Chess
Teaching honesty is her soul intent
As she hovers in white robe and covered tress

Gifted mother who foraged the female
Artists' way to new dimensions in that day
Opened doors for future artists to prevail
'Twas a woman of strength that lead the way 

An artist who painted her families' life
After studying under Michelangelo
Who encouraged her to be more than housewife
To rise above dresses of calico

A mother with a gift not hidden
A call to women to dreams forbidden 

Finis'
Sponsor: Cyndi MacMillian
Contest: Sofonisba Anguissola:A Contemporary Sonnet
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013


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Date: 2/5/2014 3:05:00 PM
I love the difference you took in this artful poem! Well done, Sara....congrats!!
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Date: 2/5/2014 1:32:00 PM
greeat take on the theme, sara... kudos on your win.. huggs
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Date: 2/5/2014 11:52:00 AM
Oh my that last line is a real good one! Loved it! Congrad's on your win, Light & Love
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Date: 2/5/2014 10:11:00 AM
Congrats on a fine win Sara
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Date: 2/5/2014 9:53:00 AM
Congrats Sara. Kayod5.
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Date: 2/5/2014 9:22:00 AM
Well done Sara, congrats.
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Date: 2/5/2014 12:57:00 AM
Lovely write on Art and congrats on the fine win, sara
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Date: 10/11/2013 2:52:00 PM
a sure win here, my friend
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Date: 10/10/2013 5:05:00 PM
well, the title is perfect being you have not finished it, sweetie. Work on!!
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Date: 10/10/2013 7:47:00 AM
Mothers of light were are you the darkness to chase away? Wonderful message!
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Date: 10/10/2013 6:47:00 AM
Winter makes me think of my Mom too! [hey gal.. nope no contest on Mohammad mine was for Craig's collage contest] Light & Love
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Date: 10/9/2013 12:18:00 PM
you got me excited about this piece, sara... you draw a beautiful painting through your words... will see this through!..:) hugggs
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Date: 10/9/2013 10:12:00 AM
I really enjoyed this tremendous write this morning! This is a wonderful poem my friend, you have enriched me by this splendid piece! What a brilliant poem, I look forward to reading the completed write, Great Work!!
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