A Gilded Leaf Trapped In a Fence

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A gilded leaf on the move Now trapped like a deer In headlights, pushed Against a chain-link fence By a whistling Autumn wind Its trembling in distress Struggling to slip through Continually flapping on The fence, as if calling attention To other leaves Roaming free, slipping past... "Hey! Over here! Help me!" Or perhaps gesturing at me... Come! Come! Pry me free! LATE 2018 STANDARD,ANY FORM ANY THEME,upto a max of 20 lines Sponsored by Brian Strand (Winner: 1st Place) Date written and posted: 12/23/2018

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Eve Roper

Date: 12/28/2018 9:20:00 PM

Edward, great poem, great imagery and very well written .Congratulations on your win! Happy New Year. Hugs Eve ~`*

Edward Ibeh
Date: 12/29/2018 8:39:00 AM

Thank you so much, Eve!:-) Most obliged.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/28/2018 3:51:00 PM

Edward, I like your personification of the leaf and admire the "movement" in your poem using a special layout. Congratulations on your placement in Brian's contest! Best wishes, Carolyn

Edward Ibeh
Date: 12/28/2018 5:24:00 PM

Thank you so much for your continued support, Carolyn!:-) Happy New Year!

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 12/23/2018 8:40:00 PM

Deeper than you might think. Our lives, with humility, needing help. Really enjoyable.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 12/23/2018 11:12:00 PM

Thank you, Sunlite!:-) Glad you liked it!