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abandoned decrepit house; the porch rails have rusted. it's decaying roof whispers dark secrets unrevealed. cobwebs grace ferns in the garden and staircase inside. door and window, dusty; a torn rosette ribbon. (yalto) "Yalto" is a form invented by yours truly Lines 1-15: 3,4,2,4,5,3,2,3,2,3,3,5,6,1,5 syllables A Decaying House Poetry Contest (Winner: 1st Place) Sponsored by Constance La France Date written: 07/16/2020

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Aditi Mishra

Date: 7/27/2020 4:24:00 AM

I hope someday I'll be able to express any theme so intricately as you do in Yalto form. I just love how you dive deep with few words my friend. Congratulations on another win Edward. Blessings :)

Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/27/2020 6:55:00 AM

Thank you so much, Aditi:-) I greatly appreciate your kind words. You're selling yourself short, though. Believe me, you do the Yalto form exceptionally well!

Constance La France

Date: 7/25/2020 9:18:00 AM

Edward, congratulations on your win in my decaying house contest with this excellent write, a FAV for me and I love the image too _Constance

Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/25/2020 10:56:00 AM

Thank you very much for my placement, Constance:-) I greatly appreciate the FAV. Have a blessed day...

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/22/2020 4:54:00 PM

Your Yalto shines in this contest Edward. Congratulations on your deserving First Place win! Blessings xxoo

Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/22/2020 7:05:00 PM

Thanks so much, Connie:-) God bless.

Hilo Poet

Date: 7/22/2020 4:06:00 PM

Yalto being wondrously articulated, Edaward, and my compliments for your righteous win -- Aloha~@William

Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/22/2020 7:04:00 PM

Thank you very much, William:-)

Jan Allison

Date: 7/19/2020 2:59:00 PM

so few words paint a vivid image Edward, many congratulations on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/19/2020 4:21:00 PM

Thank you so much, Jan:-)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 7/16/2020 3:48:00 PM

Amazing how you seamlessly incorporated those words in your form. All the best, Edward.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/16/2020 4:06:00 PM

Thank you so much, Vijay:-) Most appreciated.