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At the Pawn Shop

When I entered I wondered what I'd find So much to look at sitting on the shelves Perhaps if I'm lucky fate will be kind There are some post cards with pictures of Elves Stereos, jewelry, tools and guitars So much to look at sitting on the shelves I pick up a cap with a metal star Hidden amongst all of these many things Stereos, jewelry, tools and guitars On each side of the star there are gold wings I'm amazed at this treasure I have found Hidden amongst all of these many things I've searched for days I have looked all around I'm amazed at this treasure I have found When I entered I wondered what I'd find It seems I've been lucky fate has been kind At The Pawn shop Contest Modified Terzanelle to stay in line limit for contest.

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Casarah Nance

Date: 4/26/2016 1:42:00 PM

It is always fun to find hidden treasures. :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/28/2016 8:31:00 PM

Sorry for the late response, I wasn't aware of the changes on the soup. Thanks for visiting! Hugs Rick

Seosamh De Burca

Date: 7/9/2013 10:06:00 AM

Congrats on your winning poem.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/9/2013 9:44:00 AM

Congrats....the ever illusive terzanelle... :)

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 7/9/2013 8:36:00 AM

Richard nicely done for this theme. Congrats on your fine win. Warm Smiles, Connie

Skat A

Date: 7/9/2013 12:51:00 AM

ha I love it .... congrats all the way :-) ~SKAT~

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/9/2013 6:44:00 AM

Thanks Skat

Goodness Lanre

Date: 7/8/2013 9:57:00 PM

lovely piece. Congrats on your win.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/9/2013 6:44:00 AM

Thanks Goodness.

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 7/8/2013 7:18:00 PM

I like! congrats...Like the form too. BG

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/9/2013 6:45:00 AM

Thanks Barbara

Robert Pettit

Date: 7/8/2013 4:42:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/9/2013 6:45:00 AM

Thanks Robert

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/8/2013 3:20:00 PM

Richard, a might fun theme... congratulations in the pawn shop contest...xox~ LINDA

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/9/2013 6:46:00 AM

Thanks Linda

Karen Anglesey

Date: 7/8/2013 7:49:00 AM

Richard, your trip to the pawn shop sounds fantastic...the Terzanelle poetry form enhances the experience. Not interested in the cards with pictures of elves? Your find sounds mysterious... congrats on your win :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/9/2013 6:47:00 AM

Ha ha, I might go back and see if they are still there.

Monterey Sirak

Date: 6/15/2013 6:30:00 AM

It is so much fun to wander pawn shops and flea markets waiting to find the special item. You portrayed the search and anticipation perfectly

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/16/2013 7:15:00 AM

Thanks Monterey

Timothy Hicks

Date: 6/15/2013 12:30:00 AM

Pawn shops, thrift stores, garage sales... they are all so interesting, but unfortunately are becoming more and more outdated. I remember finding a sweet solid black abacus at a yard sale... next to a bunch of other stuff I wouldn't give a second look. Good luck on the contest!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/16/2013 7:16:00 AM

Thanks Tim, I like Garage sales as well.

Poet Tacito

Date: 6/14/2013 11:22:00 AM

One's tossed memory, is your newfound seed to make a new memory. Wonderful setting here!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/14/2013 8:08:00 PM

Thanks again Drake

Russell Sivey

Date: 6/13/2013 7:37:00 PM

I really enjoyed reading this modified Terzanelle, a liked how you approached it! You surely have written a winner for this contest...I still am thinking on this contest, and how I should do one! What a tremendous poem, Great Work!!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/13/2013 8:01:00 PM

Thanks Russell,I appreciate your kind comment.