Bench Without a Rose

How stone-black is the park at will And frail is the twilight That glimmers across an uphill Yet teardrops roll, all decked in white. ~ Later, amidst the evening rain When hours drift in repose The pounding lash of time contains A bench without a rose. Contest , Brian's Select B
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April 16, 2016 at 10:59 PM
Nette. Congrats on your great win.... LINDA
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April 13, 2016 at 12:57 PM
Nette, Congrats on your win. Thank you for supporting my contest **SKAT**
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October 23, 2013 at 9:01 PM
nice win... SKAT
A   Avatar
October 22, 2013 at 10:55 PM
wow... you did super well in G V's contest... nice...PD
Ligon Avatar
October 19, 2013 at 10:12 PM
Wow! Congrats!
Kendrick Avatar
October 15, 2013 at 4:46 PM
This work is awesome!! No wonder it is in the winners’ list..Sara
Rain Avatar
October 15, 2013 at 3:26 PM
oh My ! Congratulations Nette , this is a number 1 ~ I can not believe I place with all these in 3rd , what a compliment !
Britt Avatar
October 15, 2013 at 2:13 PM
Grats on your first place win! You are as deep as dark waters impenetrable to light or time. Christopher Thor Britt
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October 15, 2013 at 10:26 AM
Congrats on your first place win, Nette! Again, I am in awe of the beauty and depth of your words and not at all surprised by your top placement...Have a great day...Love and blessings, Rhonda
Mehta Avatar
October 15, 2013 at 7:33 AM
Congrats on the first place win the contest. nette
Gasun Avatar
October 15, 2013 at 1:48 AM
So glad to read this excellent poem of yours once again my dear friend Nette and so glad to see it here in the winning list. My big hearty congratulations on your super win! Thanks again for sharing! love lots always, Leonora
Richards Avatar
October 14, 2013 at 8:56 PM
Oh once again.......how can one say how beauty comes through each line? You are so talented, Nette! .....an honor to share a place with you. Oh, and yes....I heard you on Drake's show Sunday.......what a pleasure to hear your voice and amazing poetry!
Posey Avatar
October 14, 2013 at 8:13 PM
Congrats on a great win..... This one is really special..... Love ya ... Jake
Adams Avatar
October 14, 2013 at 8:02 PM
excellent write Nette...congrats on your win :)
Gasun Avatar
September 30, 2013 at 7:55 AM
All I can say is an excellent piece and entry for the lyric & other contests my very dear friend Nette! You're highly creative in your words. Again, I so love it & so enjoyed reading your poetry this evening. How I wish my internet got enough speed so I can read more of your poetry & of the others' as well. A little bit getting crazy with my internet speed esp. that i've more time tonight. Well, thank USM again! Mc Arthur! love lots & big hugs, Leonora
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September 29, 2013 at 12:26 AM
This is just beautiful Nette. That's all I can say. thanks for sharing.... Lucilla
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September 28, 2013 at 8:51 AM
A sad one but so beautiful. Is it , by chance, for the song lyrics contest? I saw some wonderful repeating lines. btw , I never heard back from you on that soupmail you sent me. I did recheck your last contest and saw what you were talking about. It's no big deal. It honestly did not register with me what you were saying as I read your rules. I hope to hear back from you on that other topic you wrote me about because I am wondering myself what to do!!
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September 28, 2013 at 6:21 AM
My criteria inadequate to judge a poem of high quality as this one!
Gasun Avatar
September 27, 2013 at 10:46 AM
Hi, my very dear friend, Nette! Your poem is sad but super beautiful which my heart sings. You did it extra ordinarily well. One of your most precious gems which I love so much. To my fave. Kudos to u! Good luck always. By, the way, I’m so sorry, if I come only now. I’m attending an aerobics /going to gym every evening after school; so usually I’m more tired when I come home.;)) I’m just dropping by to comment on your poem & say hi ‘cuz this morning I came but was in a hurry ‘cuz I’m going to schl. I’ll come back to read more of your gems again soon. Hope you’re doin well. Biggest hugs & tcare! Love lots, Leonora
Ellison Avatar
September 26, 2013 at 7:29 PM
You're the best, my dear Nette... you never disappoint! Hugs, Jack xoxox
Jones Avatar
September 26, 2013 at 6:19 PM
A lonely poem I think....really love your talent nette..you always still my heart.....
Eastman Avatar
September 26, 2013 at 11:22 AM
A touching piece to read...
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September 26, 2013 at 10:03 AM
Last lines depicted the essence. Very heartfelt poem read now. Loved always, bl
Kendrick Avatar
September 26, 2013 at 8:01 AM
Enjoyed reading your creative lines today..Very expressive and creative..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
Tacito Avatar
September 26, 2013 at 7:35 AM
Missing the simple pleasures. The seed to memories. I fully dig this.
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