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For The Double Swap Poetry Contest of Joseph May

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I’m born a stream with winter’s thaw. On swiftness from steep slopes I draw. Beneath the sun, I gather steam. With winter’s thaw, I’m born a stream. I warmer grow as on I run. I gather steam beneath the sun. With river kin I’ll likely flow. As on I run, I warmer grow. I may grow wide; I may grow thin. I’ll likely flow with river kin. Bound for the south, I onward glide. I may grow thin; I may grow wide. A frothy kiss I’ll give sea’s mouth. I onward glide, bound for the south to oneness – I was born for this: I’ll give sea’s mouth a frothy kiss.

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Date: 8/2/2025 1:39:00 PM
You made this look easy and it's not; especially if one fails to notice the beginning words are also part of the last line, not just the last words. Yes, that's what I did, back to my scratch pad. I'm impressed, Andrea, great content. I like it all, especially the smoothness of the very last line. We'll see what happens! Love ... CayCay
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Date: 7/22/2025 11:18:00 AM
Truly a beautiful write Andrea.! I admire you for your poetical fortitude, also the kindness, empathy, and compassion you show towards others. Makes me think of something a dear friend had sent to me, *I've got your back* I believe you are much the same, for so many ?? keep well, best wishes, Mikki
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Date: 7/23/2025 2:26:00 PM
So sweet of you to say. Thanks for that
Date: 7/17/2025 12:38:00 PM
Excellent, Andrea! I love this. It's a fav for me -
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Date: 7/16/2025 11:30:00 AM
An excellent entry Andrea. Good luck in the contest.
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Date: 7/16/2025 10:08:00 AM
Lovely poem. All rivers wind up in sea.
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Date: 7/16/2025 3:46:00 AM
lovely write here, my friend - I was a bit confused with this form but you made it look so easy
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