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April Showers Bring May Flowers

Anacreontic Verse 3 Contest Sponsor: Edward Ebbs Tender sprinkles drizzles of vigor April grants roots of life entwined seedlings buds a bloomin' Spring flourishes slivers of sun pansies sprout splendid day lilies peak with desire unknown beauty lying beneath earth's tilted axis eager to blend May penetrates mother nature with her seasons new life awoken merging blossoms pink lilies adored daisies of yellow florets embraced alluring scents stunning white roses a lovely gift for my sweetheart Anacreontic verse is an Ancient Greek lyrical form, consisting of 20- to 30-line poems with three to five syllables per line. Checked Syllables at www.howmanysyllables.com Total # of syllables: 112 syllables Total # of words: 69 Date Written: March 27, 2016

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Date: 4/29/2016 4:15:00 PM
I like the smooth flow of these short lines, Laura, and the imagery is delightful. Yours is a deserved top win....congratulations! ~ Regards // paul
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Date: 4/29/2016 4:49:00 PM
many thanks Paul! :)-luloo
Date: 4/28/2016 2:36:00 PM
Greetings, Laura. My big congratulations on your first place. I love your beautiful Anacreontic penned with great imagery. Enjoy your glory. Have a terrific weekend. Hugs, Andrew.
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Date: 4/28/2016 7:20:00 PM
aww thank you Andrew very much for your kind words..be blessed :)-luloo
Date: 4/28/2016 8:59:00 AM
Well done, I can see why it was given top billing!!
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Date: 4/28/2016 10:29:00 AM
thank you Richard :)-luloo
Date: 4/27/2016 4:01:00 PM
Such a lovely, well-written poem, Luloo! Congratulations on your well-deserved top of the podium win!
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Date: 4/27/2016 6:07:00 PM
thank you sweet Sandra :)-luloo
Date: 4/27/2016 11:12:00 AM
A very deserving and wonderful win LuLoo, congratulations...
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Date: 4/27/2016 11:13:00 AM
many thanks Charlie :)-luloo
Date: 4/27/2016 10:26:00 AM
Beautiful poem. Congrats, Laura, for the top spot in the contest.
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Lu Loo
Date: 4/27/2016 10:28:00 AM
thank you Karam :)-luloo
Date: 4/27/2016 9:10:00 AM
congrats on your win lovely poem Ive checked my white roses have not arrived yet stephen :-)
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Date: 4/27/2016 10:28:00 AM
thank you Stephen :)-luloo
Date: 4/27/2016 9:02:00 AM
Nicely done...your poem has the elements of being short and sweet, continuous motion, and finding the essence. Congratulations on your win :)
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Date: 4/27/2016 10:27:00 AM
wow! thank you so much, I am very honored Edward! Have a blessed day :)-luloo
Date: 3/28/2016 10:05:00 AM
Laura, your piece flows like syllables into sentences..I love the light and love your write exudes :) best of luck!...peace, jill
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Date: 3/28/2016 12:53:00 PM
Thank you Jill :)-luloo
Date: 3/27/2016 12:53:00 PM
- Bravo, a new form I've never seen here at P- S - Beautifully,Laura :) a 7 - Luck in contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 3/27/2016 6:28:00 PM
Thank you Anne-Lise :)-luloo

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