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A Day In the Amazon

10 word challenge for contest I'm awakened by the sound of ANCESTRAL drums, marking time in the distance. MOCKINGBIRDS and a MENAGERIE of screeching creatures join in . I breakfast on a LUSCIOUS mango, and I INFUSE the flowers of a nearby FRANGIPANI tree, into a PELLUCID brew of jasmine tea. I spend the day paddling the Amazon, and my troubles float away, chased by the RIPPLES of the river. As the VERMILION skies cede to the obsidian of TWILIGHT, I drift once again into a peaceful slumber. John Derek Hamilton January 06,2018

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Charlie Smith

Date: 1/12/2018 8:49:00 AM

Great flow John, nothing seemed forced, well done, congratulations...

John Hamilton
Date: 1/12/2018 8:51:00 AM

Thanks Charlie, I guess I have a good imagination!

Elaine George

Date: 1/12/2018 6:58:00 AM

Sure to be on the winners list, John.

John Hamilton
Date: 1/12/2018 8:46:00 AM

Thanks Elaine, came in 2nd.

James Inman

Date: 1/12/2018 1:34:00 AM

You've written a dreamy tale John, but be careful of the Frangipani flowers. Plumeria sap can be mildly poisonous and an irritant.

John Hamilton
Date: 1/12/2018 8:47:00 AM

I have made a note of that for my next trip to the Amazon, thanks James lol!

Susan Ashley

Date: 1/11/2018 8:10:00 PM

Your write is an enchanting adventure, John. Congratulations for your wonderful placement with your serene and lovely poem. ~Susan

John Hamilton
Date: 1/12/2018 8:48:00 AM

Thanks Susan I'm pleased you liked it, thanks for the visit!

Carole Duet

Date: 1/11/2018 8:02:00 PM

Hi John and congrats on your placement in the contest. I really enjoyed reading your lovely poem. :)

John Hamilton
Date: 1/12/2018 8:49:00 AM

Thanks Carole

Judith S

Date: 1/11/2018 7:31:00 PM

Back with Congrats John !!!

John Hamilton
Date: 1/12/2018 8:49:00 AM

Thanks Judith!

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/11/2018 6:11:00 PM

I enjoyed the perspective of your delightful poem. Congrats on your win, John.

John Hamilton
Date: 1/12/2018 8:48:00 AM

Thanks Line!

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/11/2018 4:24:00 PM

Hi John, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your fine win:-) Alexis

John Hamilton
Date: 1/12/2018 8:48:00 AM

Thanks Alexis!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/11/2018 4:01:00 PM

Congrats John..a well crafted poem and well deserved win.

John Hamilton
Date: 1/11/2018 4:04:00 PM

Thanks Vijay

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/11/2018 3:25:00 PM

A nice break thinking about this one . Congratulations John :)

John Hamilton
Date: 1/11/2018 4:04:00 PM

Thanks Heidi

Silent One

Date: 1/11/2018 2:42:00 PM

John a great use of the ten words and a great take on the contest... Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

John Hamilton
Date: 1/11/2018 4:04:00 PM

Thanks SO for the challenge and the placement!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 1/9/2018 9:23:00 AM

Loved your poem with the given ten words, John:)

John Hamilton
Date: 1/9/2018 10:03:00 AM

Thanks Jo, nice to have you stop by, hope all is well!

Lu Loo

Date: 1/7/2018 2:04:00 PM

beautiful dear John! SO will love this I know it, good luck ;)-luloo

John Hamilton
Date: 1/7/2018 4:36:00 PM

Thanks Laura

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/7/2018 11:03:00 AM

My goodness. So many people are coming up with such beautiful poems for this contest. Yours is no exception. I've really got to get on the ball today!!!

John Hamilton
Date: 1/7/2018 4:36:00 PM

Thanks Andrea

Joseph May

Date: 1/6/2018 8:01:00 PM

This is beautiful and serene John..best wishes

John Hamilton
Date: 1/7/2018 4:11:00 PM

Thanks Joseph

Akkina Downing

Date: 1/6/2018 7:20:00 PM

Oh, you sure did an awesome job John. Good luck in the contest! hugs and smiles :)

John Hamilton
Date: 1/7/2018 4:10:00 PM

Thanks Akkina

Judith S

Date: 1/6/2018 6:58:00 PM

Very full day from waking to slumber :) So nicely done John Hamilton! Best of luck in the contest!! ~Judy

John Hamilton
Date: 1/7/2018 4:10:00 PM

Thanks Judith

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/6/2018 6:21:00 PM

Hi John, You did a fine job with the chosen words. The challenge was met. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. PS, I hope you had an awesome Christmas and your New Year is good so far:-) Alexis

John Hamilton
Date: 1/7/2018 4:09:00 PM

Thanks Alexis

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/6/2018 5:43:00 PM

Very nice ! Well written John :)

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/6/2018 4:57:00 PM

Very smooth, John. Well done.