-----------Elementary Love----------

Fate knew best, as fingers intertwined souls weaving…bringing elements together A patch of soil, a whisper in the wind a blackened storm, wish ablaze-- finding love ~***~ Earth embraced slumbered seed nurturing it making room for it, and letting it grow Through the years, this tree stood steadfast…solid rooted deeply yet pliant, humbly strong Air carries tall tree’s wish soars, touches stars that whisper to the Heavens, blow kisses Leaves dance, flirt with breeze in constant motion seasons fly on, lives pass by, granted wish Rain water: a blessing, tree soaks it in never drowning, drinking in happiness Its wood sails in the sea of memories, waves then crash in until it reaches shore Flames burn free, fire licks...feels, ravages wood. Tree’s ultimate sacrifice, exhausted Glowing embers now remain, gives soft light just the right heat, warming souls that need it ~***~ He was that awesome tree. He always said, "You are elementary in my life." It is only now that I understand… I was his Earth. Air. Water. Fire--Light. Love. --for Chris' Double the Fun~ (Tetractys) contest--

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Date: 4/16/2013 5:39:00 AM
Congrats on this wonderful win... This pen is beautiful~A.O
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Date: 4/15/2013 9:35:00 PM
Hi Nikko, a nice and awesome win... Congratulations with your awesome #1. I love many of Andrea's favorite poems. always~ Good Night* PD
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Date: 4/14/2013 6:19:00 PM
You made me cry, that is hard to do! J.
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Date: 4/14/2013 5:47:00 PM
Your talent is obvious in these verses. Congratuations on your win. Love, joyce
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Date: 4/14/2013 12:19:00 PM
Great poem and great form! Big warm congratulations on your grand win my dear Enn. Thanks a lot for sharing as well. love and hugs, Leonora
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Date: 4/14/2013 10:42:00 AM
many congratulations on your double win enn pee first as a fave and now this and always a winner in my book xx
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Date: 10/21/2011 9:51:00 AM
air air,,, i want to breath... love it...nikko....
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Date: 9/13/2011 8:00:00 PM
Loved reading this intriguing verse. The setup is fascinating and a message that delights the mind.
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Date: 6/21/2011 10:06:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Chris's "Double The Fun" contest Nikko. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/20/2011 11:55:00 AM
Enjoyed reading your outstanding poem Nikko, i think it should score high..
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Date: 6/19/2011 6:00:00 PM
this is a very intriguing shape with an original piece of writing within. Are Tetractys difficult to fabricate? Would a poem like this be something one would have a difficult time teaching to children?
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Date: 6/19/2011 3:34:00 PM
My congratulations on the third place win in the contest, nikko
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Date: 6/19/2011 12:28:00 PM
Thanks nikko, I hope I did it well in time not sure but you guys are sweetest, winning now is not so much important to me but having friends like you is,hey no getting so mushy :))..and now lets come to this-- Great work nikko!!! like a series of painting from the stage of a seed to the glowing embers, you've most beautifully shown the journey of this tree and loved how you ended it in the last set..A very well deserved win..Congrats to you , huggs, gautami
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Date: 6/19/2011 7:40:00 AM
congrats on your win with this fine piece cory
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Date: 6/19/2011 4:02:00 AM
hehe, I see you did adhere to the "fire" thing.. Congratulations Missy on your awesome win *mwahugs*
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Date: 6/19/2011 12:08:00 AM
Congratulations Nikko....this is excellent.
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Date: 6/18/2011 10:01:00 PM
wowie zowie, you did it, Nikko, you worked long and hard and scored big with this beauty. I'm proud of you with this one, one of your best! congratulations.
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Date: 6/18/2011 9:58:00 PM
aha, the "novelette" shines... haneps! raving KUDOS to you for the special win, nikks :) huggs,
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Date: 6/18/2011 9:23:00 PM
congrats on your win in Chriss contest Nikko, wonderful piece
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Date: 6/16/2011 9:02:00 PM
wonderful Nikko,,, you pulled it off for chri's contest,,, good luck in the contest,..p.d.
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Date: 6/16/2011 8:13:00 PM
WOW, Nikko, This is ROCKING, one of your best ever. tAking the elements and pulling them all together to make a love story. Amazing and I will be shocked if it's not top three, well if not even first place!! the way you tied it all togther, genius, NIkko. CLARITY with free verse style, that is TRUE poetry.
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Date: 6/16/2011 2:02:00 PM
Outstanding, Nikko! Love the way you used the elements to bring this love poem to life. Very creative! Best wishes for success in Chris's contest. The tetractys is a wonderful form, isn't it? Love, Carolyn
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Date: 6/16/2011 12:22:00 PM
Thank you for your kind comments on my poetry. It is always a pleasure to read your wonderful poetry Nikko. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/16/2011 11:19:00 AM
This layout, like love, a spinning top. Great idea, Nikko, the tree used so symbolically. Birth, evolution, maturity, purpose. Love, daver
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Date: 6/16/2011 8:19:00 AM
someone went Tetractys crazy I see hehe, I can't decide which one I love best Missy, they all have something going for them.. Which I dig big time ;) All the best for Chris' contest *mwahugs* hehe, what did I do that needs me to play in the rain??? I knew you would love my "between the sheets" lol
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Date: 6/16/2011 8:25:00 AM
somebody went tetractys crazy?? who?! I think Andrea had 10 though... and uh-huh, two can play innocent, haha!
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