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A Return To the Cave

I retreat to my own cavern now and then One that is unknown to all the modern age A pristine cave that swallows all my cares when The cacophony of life borders on rage Pastel stalactites have dripped long before men Groveled on this planet in quest of a wage Brightest sunlight spills through ferns and dries my tear A lizard cocks his head, "You are safe in here."

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/12/2019 12:29:00 PM

I have read your short work and wanted to say congrats on your win ..Way to go.. Sara

Larry Bradfield
Date: 2/13/2019 8:22:00 PM

You're most kind, Sara..Thnks

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/5/2019 12:25:00 AM

OMG! This is just wonderful Larry! I love it and it is going into my Faves! I am sure dear Carolyn was really having a tough time judging this contest! Congratulations on your win! xxoo ; )

Larry Bradfield
Date: 2/5/2019 12:30:00 AM

What a nice thing o say, Connie. My sincerest Thanks!

James Marshall Goff

Date: 2/4/2019 4:02:00 PM

Love it! Larry! Perfect rispetto! jimbo

Larry Bradfield
Date: 2/4/2019 9:22:00 PM

Thank you, Jimbo!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/4/2019 12:11:00 PM

Larry, although I pronounce it with three syllables, howmanysyllables.com insisted stalactites has four. I tried not to let it affect your ranking because I had the same peaceful feeling when I visited nearby caves. It was very difficult for me to judge this contest because contestants wrote so many incredibly beautiful poems. It's my hope that all of them will regard their entries as wonderful "stand-alone" poems. Congratulations on your win! Best wishes, Carolyn

Larry Bradfield
Date: 2/4/2019 9:26:00 PM

Thank you for the placement, Carolyn! Competition is really tough and I am glad to place anywhere! I have heard stalactites all my life because I grew up near Carlsbad Caverns and I have never heard more than three syllables.Be that as it may, thanks for the placement!