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Constance La France's J With Four Options Contest...5 Aug 25...' The heart of a poet always feels the bliss and terror of a pen grinding...'   ~ by poet

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The skyline cuts through faded tones,
With moonglow blazing gilded bronze
And fluid my ink is interlaid
As nightfall drifts like a peace shroud
        The glass pane teeters in the breeze
     With my pen zigzagging on damp papyrus

I hear an old couple laugh on the alley
Their banter rolling , perhaps, of younger times--
Across them, a lone man trots, forlorn
      His bent spine enduring road's travail,
Leading his wobbly feet to tangles of blooms
While egrets scuffle homeward bound.

My mixed thoughts wander at this picture show
       ...Receding off so gradually
From the tip- tap screech of cobblestones
        To my pane's sill, fingers reach for verses
Where each day is a page to write new stories
About jagged yet sleek edges of time's folly
        My hands sinking into tattered phrases, kneading

Recitals of life with unknown episodes.

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Date: 8/19/2025 9:07:00 PM
Nette, congratulations on your win in my J With Four Options contest. Your poem is beautiful and I love the quote and image, Constance
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Date: 8/19/2025 2:52:00 PM
Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 8/19/2025 11:32:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your powerful write. Great Picture.... Have a blessed day with your win.......
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Date: 8/19/2025 9:56:00 AM
Your words weave a tapestry, bright and clear, with subtle gems scattered like stars in the night sky. It sparkles, shines, radiates. Congratulations on your trophy win, Nette.
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Date: 8/10/2025 4:38:00 PM
Very beautiful, Nette. You are surely poetess, dear friend. <3
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Date: 8/10/2025 2:01:00 AM
A breathtaking poetry my dearest poet friend and sis, Nette! I love/adore every line of your masterpiece. My hands sinking into tattered phrases, kneading Recitals of life with unknow episodes.. so gorgeous! Thanks for this precious gem and sharing your superb poetic talent with us. God bless you always & your poetry. Happy wkend/new wk ahead! Hugs
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Date: 8/8/2025 1:47:00 AM
"fingers reach for verses Where each day is a page to write new stories About jagged yet sleek edges of time's folly" - Beautiful lines, dear Nette. You have approached the contest in a different way, so unique and beautiful. All the Best!
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Date: 8/5/2025 4:15:00 PM
powerful and soulful words...left me a bit awed. I especially liked: About jagged yet sleek edges of time's folly My hands sinking into tattered phrases, kneading Best wishes with the contest!
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