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A joyous time it was when I was young. Despite the chill, to the wind my cares were flung in winter’s world of trees with garlands hung and carols brightly sung when the bells were rung! June 13, 2017 for John Anderson's New Form - The BELL Contest Description of form: THE BELL is an elongated version of a Cinquain. It has 9 lines and rigid syllable count of 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 8, 2, 1, respectively

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Date: 12/8/2017 3:26:00 AM
Ah, and so fitting a revival during this season of Bells...congrats Andrea. I do remember wrestling with this form for the original contest...
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Date: 12/7/2017 11:21:00 PM
Light and cheerfully wonderful, Andrea. Love it. Congrats on your win.
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Date: 6/23/2017 12:33:00 AM
Delightful! I love it, Andrea.
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Date: 6/20/2017 5:08:00 AM
How beautiful Andrea!!! Those are the best times of our life.
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Date: 6/18/2017 5:54:00 PM
Hi Andrea, i love the winter, snow on the ground and Christmas. I could have Christmas every day. I love the content of this piece. An excellent form for your gentle words. A wonderful write Andrea, it just brings such a strong feeling of peace on me as i read. Has to be a fave. Hugs....mike. XX
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Date: 6/18/2017 10:38:00 AM
Beautifully crafted my dear lovely friend. Good luck in the contest. Loved always, bl
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Date: 6/18/2017 10:47:00 AM
It already lost the contest, BL, but maybe another judge will appreciate it more!
Date: 6/16/2017 10:46:00 AM
So positive and beautiful, Andrea, I love the carols too:)
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Date: 6/15/2017 3:13:00 PM
love this lovely write, my friend
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Date: 6/15/2017 12:30:00 PM
A Bell form which also incorporates rhyme...rings doubly well! I like the content and the memory, too. Regards // paul
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Date: 6/15/2017 9:01:00 AM
great shape, and I love the image of carol singers in the snow (or at least I see snow). Nicely penned.
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Date: 6/14/2017 8:32:00 PM
Wonderful write Andrea...hugs
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Date: 6/14/2017 7:20:00 PM
love the shape and the meaning to it ~*
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Date: 6/14/2017 2:34:00 PM
I liked this poem - "a winter's world of trees" - my later father said "poetry teaches you how to feel". He was right. I had some more poems published in "Beyond Bree" and also in the Voice Israel newsletter for June. I am still doing ESL at the community college. I tire of it sometimes but as you know it makes you more Cosmopolitan. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Date: 6/14/2017 11:13:00 AM
Oh Andrea hope you're doing fine. This rings in the ear :D G.Luck :))
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Date: 6/14/2017 9:04:00 AM
This is filled with holiday cheer making me long for Christmas. Good luck in the contest Andrea. : )
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Date: 6/14/2017 4:32:00 AM
- Lovely memories in one bell, Andrea - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 6/13/2017 9:25:00 PM
Lovely as always with great imagery!
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Date: 6/13/2017 8:04:00 PM
Nicely constructed Andrea, you've much more patience than I, best wishes...
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Date: 6/13/2017 6:46:00 PM
I love what you did with the bell form, Andrea. Good luck in the contest.
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Date: 6/13/2017 4:53:00 PM
Can't wait for Christmas time! Nice job coaxing out my own joyous memories. Loved it! Good luck with your contest! - Dean
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Date: 6/13/2017 4:52:00 PM
I love what you have DONE! This must of been FUN! Excellent, Andrea!
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Date: 6/13/2017 4:13:00 PM
This is a very nice memory you have managed to capture.
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Date: 6/13/2017 2:57:00 PM
Great visual and verse Andrea...there aren't many cares when we are young.
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