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A forest path does wind, All shrubs with love entwined Atop trees, monkeys live, Another deathly strive Abhorrent humans lie, And trees, grass, shrubs will sigh As oxygen will die Unfortunately misread the rules for this contest, so I am withdrawing Entering contest The " Pleiades 3 poetry Contest Sponsor Joseph May 2020/10/25

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Date: 11/15/2020 12:30:00 AM
I really like this technique - all lines begin with the same letter. I have seen it more than once, but it is striking in this particular instance. Is there a certain name for this? Thanks.
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Date: 11/15/2020 6:37:00 AM
Caren, I studied this style of poetry hectically and yet I still withdrew myself from the contest because I didn't read the rules well, I was meant to describe how verse is meant to be written, not a poem in verse. So I don't want to give you the wrong information, I think Jan could explain it well to you. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Date: 11/9/2020 12:26:00 PM
man has so much to answer for jennifer, your poem serves as an excellent reminder to us all:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 11/15/2020 6:33:00 AM
Hi Jan, it is sad that such a beautiful planet is being neglected and ruined by the greedy and selfish. Thank-you Jan for a wonderful comment. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Date: 11/1/2020 8:57:00 PM
Dearest Jennifer, your precious poetic pen spills a sad truth.. Nature’s wrath will intensify as we continue to pillage and plunder Her at will. My heart aches for us, the state of the world and for all of its life forms. Your poem is deeply thought provoking and beautiful, my inspiring poetry friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Date: 11/2/2020 5:35:00 AM
Susan your comments are so refined and apt, just like your poems are. These poor animals and tribal people are being forced out of their habitat, and animals become scavengers kill to eat, even humans, and tribes have to resort to begging, a menial job or a job which involves criminal activity in order to feed their family - how long will Mother Earth last with all that is going on in this crazy world at present? Thank-you Susan, God bless. love Jennifer.
Date: 11/1/2020 7:39:00 PM
Hello Jennifer … this covid virus should be a real lesson to humanity about fighting an enemy that destroys. Mother Nature is a friend but we’re quickly turning her into an enemy - thank you Jennifer - Lindsay
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Date: 11/2/2020 5:42:00 AM
Thank-you Lindsay, love your comment, so true, but just as no masks are worn because Trump says so, so too does humanity ignore basic sociology rules, and go against what is good for us all. Thank you Lindsay, a wonderful comment! Jennifer
Date: 10/31/2020 6:08:00 AM
Brilliant write my friend. Sigh, we do not treat mother nature the way she deserves. We are like cruel tyrants to her. We will only understand, once she unleashed her wrath upon us. Beautiful poem. I like the way you write about social problems, climate change, global warming etc. One of my fav poets. More power to your pem Jennifer.
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Date: 10/31/2020 7:27:00 AM
Hi Paghunda dear friend, I misread the contest of this poem, and withdrew of my own accord, so was not considered for placing. Thank-you always for your awesome comments which uplifts my spirit. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Date: 10/30/2020 10:09:00 AM
It is still a great Pleiad. ~~
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Date: 10/31/2020 7:51:00 AM
I'm glad you think so, thank-you Victor. Thank-you very much Hugs and blessings, Jennifer
Date: 10/29/2020 5:38:00 PM
Oh, I see what you were telling me now. but it IS an acrostic and that you cannot deny!!
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Date: 10/29/2020 10:12:00 AM
Beautiful and well done acrostic. Hugs Eve
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Date: 10/31/2020 8:34:00 AM
Thank-you Eve, must not misread another contest, read them too fast! Thanks for a lovely comment. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Date: 10/29/2020 7:40:00 AM
Jennifer, this is an excellent, thoughtful poem--tells a sad truth. Janice
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Date: 10/31/2020 8:36:00 AM
Thank-you Janice, I must return the compliment, what a thoughtful excellent comment my friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Date: 10/29/2020 5:46:00 AM
Nice, Jennifer!
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Date: 10/31/2020 8:37:00 AM
Thank-you my friend, hope you are keeping well and safe. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
Date: 10/29/2020 4:20:00 AM
Lovely words, my dear friend. God bless you always
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Date: 10/31/2020 9:42:00 AM
Thank-you Gina for you sweet comment - God Bless you and yours also. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Date: 10/27/2020 6:51:00 AM
Wonderfully done my friend--your poem has lovely charm despite this hard to execute form. Well done, Jennifer! All the best for a TOP win.
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Date: 10/31/2020 9:48:00 AM
Hi Vijay, what a wonderful comment. I unfortunately misread the rules of the contest and withdrew of my own accord from it. You made me feel good however my friend, thank you so much. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Date: 10/25/2020 8:19:00 PM
LOve the point you are making here, Jennifer. Different but but extremely telling.
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Date: 10/31/2020 9:54:00 AM
Thank-you Harry, but I really messed up with this contest as I didn't read the rules carefully - my Acrostic is correct and thank-you for a lovely comment but we were meant to describe how to write and explain the form only. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Date: 10/25/2020 3:44:00 PM
We'd better treat our Mother as she deserves, or she will ground us. Nice write, Jenn ~ John
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Date: 10/31/2020 9:55:00 AM
Thank-you John, as always a cool, sweet comment, thank-you dear friend Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Date: 10/25/2020 3:03:00 PM
wow ! And you get an A for that, dear poet. winning wishes for a successful placement dear friend.
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Date: 10/31/2020 9:57:00 AM
Thanks Pixie Dust, lovely lady - you always write such sentimental touching comments. God Bless you. Hugs, Jennifer.
Date: 10/25/2020 2:38:00 PM
An unusual acrostic Jenny, but one that's well-penned and fine-tuned. Well done, hope all's well, Blessings, Gordon
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Date: 10/31/2020 9:44:00 AM
Hi Gordon, Thank-you my friend for all your support and great comments - will be visiting you tomorrow - enjoy the rest of the week-end. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Date: 10/25/2020 1:02:00 PM
May I suggest "Acres of grass will sigh". ~~
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Date: 10/25/2020 1:18:00 PM
Hi Victor, the syllable count then comes to 7 so I have kept mine as it was but thank you so much, I appreciate your help. Hugs Jennifer
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Date: 10/25/2020 1:12:00 PM
Yours is better. I'm not good at acrostics.
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Date: 10/25/2020 1:08:00 PM
I will always listen to my mentor, changed as suggested. thank-you my dear friend. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
Date: 10/25/2020 12:42:00 PM
- Great written, dear sister :) - (your sixth line starts with a T :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 10/25/2020 1:05:00 PM
I inverted my two words , thank-you my dear friend for your comment and advise. I will be visiting you tomorrow sis, had family over for lunch today, and it was wonderful, our children are so very special! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Date: 10/25/2020 12:12:00 PM
I got confused at first, thinking it was an acrostic... Now I see what it is. Great choice for this contest..
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Date: 10/27/2020 7:23:00 AM
You were right to be confused SO I misread the rules for this contest so am withdrawing.Blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 10/25/2020 1:22:00 PM
Thank-you Silent One - I didn't enter the 2nd contest Joseph had, but the third one tickled my fancy. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Date: 10/25/2020 12:12:00 PM
And man continues to pollute our air with toxic smoke and chemicals, soon the only place to buy air will be in a supermarket. Hope you're well Tom
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Date: 10/25/2020 1:25:00 PM
Had to smile at your comment Tom, or the Pharmacy, one would never had believed that we would walk out with a full trolley if they told us this 25 years ago! Blessings, Jennifer.
Date: 10/25/2020 12:08:00 PM
Hi Jennifer, Good take on the contest. With a potent message. I wish you the best of luck in the contest my friend. I hope your Sunday is going well thus far-Alexis
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Date: 10/25/2020 1:27:00 PM
Alexis my friend, I love you because you are such a sincere person. I will be visiting you tomorrow. Thank-you for a lovely comment. Blessings, and hugs, Jennifer.
Date: 10/25/2020 11:48:00 AM
you've painted a very scary but all too real picture here, my friend
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Date: 10/25/2020 1:29:00 PM
What an awesome comment my friend, I really appreciate your great support, you are a special friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

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