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Written 26 July 2025

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Three Options in I Poetry Contest

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Idyllic

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart."  Hellen Keller  

Snow-tipped mountains ranged around the prairie,
Small rivulets wavered down the steep sides,
Spreading nutriments, flourishing flowers.

   Bright red poppies, and yellow celandines
   Swayed all around, as a balmy breeze blew.
   Aiding agile grey geese gracefully glide.
   Above the shade of a cluster of oaks.

A few old men tended a flock of sheep,
Most chewed unleavened bread, nibbling on cheese.
Till to a tavern they'd go, to drink beer.

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Date: 8/1/2025 9:13:00 AM
Love your subtle alliterations dear Victor. Congratulations! :)
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Date: 8/1/2025 6:16:00 AM
Victor, congratulations on your win in my Three Options in I contest, I love your image and quote and your words are so beautifully penned, blessings ~
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Date: 7/31/2025 7:35:00 AM
Dearest Victor a beautiful poem, I'm thrilled it was placed first. A huge congratulations my friend...Hugs
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Date: 7/30/2025 9:04:00 PM
Like your quotation from Helen Keller.Yours is a beautiful nature poem.Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 7/28/2025 11:34:00 AM
Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your lovely write again. Have a blessed day with your win................
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Date: 7/28/2025 5:23:00 AM
Dear Victor, Oh my I felt like I dropped gently into a pastoral painting, where time slows, colors soften, and the soul exhales. There's a quiet reverence in your lines, a kind of grounded beauty that comes not from grand gestures, but from noticing, the way geese glide, the way old men chew bread in rhythm with the land. Excellent Poem! Summer Blessings, Dear Victor, Daniel
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Date: 7/27/2025 9:25:00 PM
So serene and lovely and the sanctity of peaceful comradery makes this the perfect poetic masterpiece of absolute beauty. I love it!!
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Date: 7/27/2025 8:09:00 PM
A poem from you without a dreamy kiss? Hope you are feeling well ;) congratulations on your win, Victor
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Date: 7/27/2025 7:29:00 PM
A lovely poem Victor, pleased you are up with the winners… Beryl (see Soupmail)
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Date: 7/27/2025 11:14:00 AM
Love the chosen quote! Love the scene you depicted. Beauty all around, but also a nibble and companionship! Hugs
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Date: 7/27/2025 10:12:00 AM
- A beautiful picture with your words... truly idyllic, Victor :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
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Date: 7/27/2025 5:05:00 AM
Victor, a beautiful poem and imagery.
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Date: 7/27/2025 2:50:00 AM
Rustic scenes and rustic life are equally energising and beautiful. Who wouldn't love the countryside with snow tipped mountains, gurgling rivulets and shepherds tending sheep ! Lovely poem.
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Date: 7/26/2025 8:49:00 PM
This poem portrays a place that seems like paradise. I loved reading about this idyllic spot; and the beautiful picture, with its winding stream, is a fine companion. :)
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Date: 7/26/2025 5:59:00 PM
Hey, good looking. The picture appeals to me so much that added to your BEAUTIFUL poetic lines, I simply have to get small or whatever to live in that picture. That's what I want to do. My little girl imagination soared at the pic, my woman loved the words, so I have to go! You are welcome to get small and visit me in Idyllic land anytime. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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Date: 7/26/2025 4:16:00 PM
you've beautifully captured the essence of 'idyllic.' This seems like a true winner in my mind. Best wishes with the contest, Sara
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Date: 7/26/2025 2:59:00 PM
I can see it all with my mind's eye Victor, I see a winner here, :)
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Date: 7/26/2025 11:37:00 AM
What a lovely write you have here. Love Your Pretty Picture.... "Good Luck" Have a lovely/blessed day writing away...............
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Date: 7/26/2025 11:29:00 AM
Nicely done, Victor. You found an excellent picture to accompany it
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Date: 7/26/2025 11:09:00 AM
Ahhh!! Living life to the fullest. Creative work. Thanks for sharing..Sara K
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Date: 7/26/2025 8:12:00 AM
A very beautiful picturesque write! Brilliant alliteration! Love this!
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Date: 7/26/2025 7:00:00 AM
Good to read this lovely piece Oh to be there to see it in person. It would restore the soul.
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Date: 7/26/2025 6:56:00 AM
Excellent imagery Victor, i especially loved the liberal sprinkling of alliteration - my fave lines is about the grey geese:- so glad to see you back you have been missed:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 7/26/2025 5:52:00 AM
Dearest Victor, such a vivid, serene snapshot of nature and simple life. I could almost feel the breeze and see the poppies sway. The old men tending sheep and ending their day with beer adds a warm, timeless touch. Beautifully captured. Good luck in the contest...hugs
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Date: 7/26/2025 5:38:00 AM
Beautiful till the tavern part. I'd have stayed in that Eden and sipped on a mint julep. Nice write and awesome photo Vic
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