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Written 4th September, 2026 for THE NUMBERS GAME Poetry Contest sponsored by Nette Onclaud

A Hundred Miles

Two frail wings tremble above the black waves
North calls through salt and thunder
One long hundred miles home
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Andresen Avatar
September 27, 2026 at 5:16 AM
- Yes, this is beautiful... I'm enjoying it :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest, Alison :) - hugs
Smith  Avatar
September 27, 2026 at 5:57 AM
Much appreciated Anne-Lise.❤️
Dietrich Avatar
September 26, 2026 at 6:54 PM
I really enjoyed your take on the title. Congrats for your win. 👏
Smith  Avatar
September 26, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Thank you Andrea. I do try find another way to see the prompts.❤️
Borg Avatar
September 25, 2026 at 2:19 PM
I hope they all make it home. Congratulations on your placement win, Alison.
Smith  Avatar
September 25, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Thank you Pascal.🌹
Johnson Avatar
September 25, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Congrats. Very visible.
Smith  Avatar
September 25, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Thank you Curtis 🐦‍⬛
Poet Avatar
September 25, 2026 at 4:04 AM
Allison, congratulations on your win in the contest with this beautiful Kimo.
Smith  Avatar
September 25, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Thank you so much Sotto.🌹
Daniel Avatar
September 25, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Very beautiful... Congratulations👏
Smith  Avatar
September 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Thank you Diana❤️
Hind Avatar
September 3, 2026 at 5:59 PM
this is very beautiful, Alison!! 🌹 find home,
Smith  Avatar
September 3, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Thanks Paige bird migration is an amazing thing especially for the smaller birds.🐦
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