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All Eyes On Rio De Janeiro

How much longer will spiteful winter squalls Linger with frosty grip and icy snow Let's not delay lest tragedy befalls Best head out to Rio de Janeiro We could outsmart the frigid calendar Ignore its wintry cold hypnotic chants Not to steal the yearly drumroll's thunder But mostly to avoid the neighbor's rants A trip down south is the perfect escape To while away winter in warmer climes Pack your suitcase and just throw on a cape Come back when spring's about to ring the chimes See Nature's resurrection in full grace Spurt colorful dulcet chiffon and lace AP: 3rd place 2021, Honorable Mention 2020 Submitted on February 24, 2019 for contest SPRING SONNET sponsored by JOHN HAMILTON

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Janice Canerdy

Date: 2/28/2019 10:17:00 AM

Lovely sonnet for the contest, Line! Janice

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/28/2019 11:42:00 AM

Thank you so much, Janice. Most appreciated.

Caryl Muzzey

Date: 2/26/2019 11:48:00 AM

A wonderful write Line! Makes me want to take that trip to Rio de Janeiro too, I enjoyed the read. Good luck in the contest~ Caryl

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/26/2019 12:41:00 PM

Thank you, Caryl, for your much appreciated visit and compliment.

Paul Callus

Date: 2/26/2019 7:54:00 AM

After reading this delightful Sonnet, many of us will be heading out to Rio de Janeiro, Line! Regards // paul

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/26/2019 10:09:00 AM

LOL let's all run away from these cold snowstorm months for a while!!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 2/26/2019 5:52:00 AM

"packing my bags and throwing on two capes" - this is such a unique take on the contest. I am whistling and hooting for this one, Line. Cheering too! And wanting to go of course!

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/26/2019 10:10:00 AM

Thanks for your delightful visit and compliment, Caren. Most appreciated.

Anisha Dutta

Date: 2/25/2019 8:40:00 PM

After Global warming, now Global Cooling is going on. This year, in my tropical country also, winter was severe. But now it's pleasant.Visit my place n Enjoy.

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/25/2019 9:02:00 PM

Thanks for your most appreciated visit and invitation, Anisha.