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Ancestral Trails-10 Words 10 Lines Challenge

Soft scents of frangipani invade my nostrils in the twilight air, pellucid thoughts from deep within made me aware of my senses. I look over yonder and notice lovely ripples in the lake. Luscious blueberries catch my attention and my mouth waters, next I hear the beautiful sound of mockingbirds singing . I felt like my feet were standing in a place of history and strength, as I embarked on ancestral trails of my people's past. At once pride and appreciation began to infuse my entire being. I look up and notice a hint of vermilion in the beautiful sky, And a menagerie of birds from the distant past soared above me. Contest: 10 words 10 lines challenge Sponsor: Silent One Words used are: 1.Menagerie 2.Vermilion 3.Infuse 4.Mockingbirds 5.Twilight 6.Frangipani 7.Luscious 8.Pellucid 9.Ancestral 10.Ripples

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Date: 1/17/2018 10:47:00 PM
Great job arrange the 10 words, congratulations on your win, Alexis. Hugs Eve ~`*
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Date: 1/13/2018 2:19:00 AM
Perhaps the most natural incorporation of the required words in any of the poems I've read. The flow is very smooth.
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Date: 1/12/2018 8:07:00 PM
Returning with congratulations Alexis on your lovely win with your captivating and alluring poem. ~Susan
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Date: 1/12/2018 10:44:00 AM
10 words brilliantly woven into this fantastic work of art Alexis!
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Date: 1/12/2018 10:21:00 AM
What I wrote moments ago about your constant improvement, well, this poem proves my words even truer than I knew. Leaps and bounds, Alexis - leaps and bounds, not only are your words more and more poetic, but a confidence shines in each stanza. I think I'm glowing! Beautiful work. 2nd Stanza, 1st line: 'feet were', k? I am even more excited to read more of you than I was before, it is amazing! Blessings ... CayCay
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Date: 1/12/2018 8:58:00 AM
A challenge well met Alexis, congratulations...
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Date: 1/11/2018 8:18:00 PM
Lovely scene; lovely write. Congrats on your placement in the contest, Alexis. :)
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Date: 1/11/2018 6:24:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Alexis. Well done.
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Date: 1/11/2018 5:37:00 PM
Very nice Alexis! Congratulations :)
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Date: 1/11/2018 3:41:00 PM
Congrats Alexis on your win.
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Date: 1/11/2018 3:14:00 PM
Alexis, back to say congrats, well done. John
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Date: 1/11/2018 2:51:00 PM
You did a great poem for the contest and used the ten words well.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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Date: 1/11/2018 3:03:00 PM
Hi Silent, I really enjoyed your contest although I found it quite challenging. Thanks for my placement in your contest:-) Alexis
Date: 1/9/2018 2:39:00 PM
Beautiful imagery depicted in this gorgeous poem, Alexis. Such elevating thoughts of elegant ruminations. A poetic masterpiece worthy of POTW. Love and hugs always.
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Date: 1/7/2018 11:31:00 PM
Excellent Alexis. It's a wonderful poem
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Date: 1/7/2018 3:28:00 PM
Nicely written, Alexis, good luck in the contest. John
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Date: 1/7/2018 2:07:00 PM
I wonder what masterpiece would you have created if you had more words at your disposal dear, Alexis! Good luck!
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Date: 1/7/2018 2:04:00 PM
You did a great job with the ten words Alexis...GL in the contest
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Date: 1/7/2018 11:47:00 AM
You made this look easy! Good luck in the contest.
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Date: 1/7/2018 10:56:00 AM
wow, this is splendid, Alexis. Boy, I have a chore in front of me to try to match the few I have read this morning using these gorgeous words!! Wonderfully done.
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Date: 1/7/2018 7:06:00 AM
You have met the challenge with eloquent ease my friend! A smashing job :) my best to you in the contest! xomo
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Date: 1/6/2018 10:14:00 PM
Alexis, you have elegantly woven the required words into the tapestry of your beautiful poem with ease. A captivating write of lovely content with luscious imagery. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes from me :) ~Susan
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Date: 1/6/2018 7:26:00 PM
Oh this is beautiful Alexis. You sure did a fantastic job. I really really enjoyed yours! Awesome... Good luck in the co test, although I'm very sure you'll have a high spot! A win for me :) Hugs and smiles :)
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Date: 1/6/2018 7:01:00 PM
What a beauty this poem is Alexis! You merged the required words into your poem seamlessly. Brava! I hope this does really well in the contest. : )
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Date: 1/6/2018 4:07:00 PM
You wrote this well Alexis, with beautiful imagery..best for a win.
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Date: 1/6/2018 1:09:00 PM
This is fantastic! Wow, what a list of difficult words to weave and you nailed them! Great job, my friend. Good luck in the contest. This is a winner.
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