Roy Pett Poet Concrete

Big Ben, Iconic Concrete

I
                             am
                         an iconic
                      British tower
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     my official title is  the Elizabeth  tower
     my bell is big, loud chimes every hour,
  [[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[]
     my great clock face is bright and clean
    that’s expressive, big, can easily be seen,
  [[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[]
     I am photographed by tourist everyday 
     as I look down on people work and play,
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   I’m constructed from  concrete  and  brick
  my walls are straight, strong and very thick,
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 I am situated at the very end of Westminster
 London capital  of the  British political centre,
 [[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[]
  around the world loved by women and men
  affectionately  known  by most as...BIG BEN.
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3/25/2018
Contest something concrete 
Sponsored by Maureen Mcgreavy.

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Line Gauthier May 4, 2018 at 9:13 PM Well done, Roy. Congrats on your well deserved win. Roy Pett May 5, 2018 at 5:02 AM Thank you so much for your congratulations Line, I really appreciate your support and encouragement. :))

Susan Gentry May 4, 2018 at 12:51 PM Back to congratulate you for your win with this awesome presentation of an informative concrete poem. Well done! I knew this would be on the list of winners. :) Roy Pett May 4, 2018 at 3:57 PM Thank you so much for your congratulations Susan, you seem to be bringing me luck in contests with your predictions, thanks again for your support and encouragement really appreciated. :))

Sandra Haight May 4, 2018 at 10:32 AM Such an amazing concrete picture you've created, Roy. I know that was no simple task, plus I enjoyed reading the facts embedded! Congratulations on your fine win. Sandra Roy Pett May 4, 2018 at 4:00 PM Thank you so much for your congratulations and very kind comment Sandra, really pleased you liked my attempt as I enjoyed creating it, thanks again for your support and encouragement much appreciated. :))

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 4, 2018 at 6:07 AM This was so much fun Roy! Congratulations on your win in my contest! xomo :) Roy Pett May 4, 2018 at 6:47 AM Thank you so much Maureen for my placement in your contest and giving me the opportunity to produce something new to me, thanks again for your support, congratulations and encouragement really appreciated. :))

Susan Gentry April 21, 2018 at 3:56 PM Holy moly!! Awesome. Very impressed. I don't know where to begin on this one. This has to be a winner!! Roy Pett April 21, 2018 at 4:22 PM Thank you so much Susan for your very kind comment which makes me so happy that you think this has a chance in the contest, thanks again for your support much appreciated. :))

Anne-Lise Andresen March 31, 2018 at 12:47 PM - AWESOME !!!! - I have made several "shape" poems and know it is difficult, Roy - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Roy Pett March 31, 2018 at 4:38 PM Thank you so much for your very kind comment Anne-Lise, this is the first one that I have attempted, thanks again for your support and encouragement much appreciated. :))

Mick Talbot March 26, 2018 at 10:24 PM No longer strikes the hour, but your impression of the tower ticks all the boxes, very clever. Wishing you success in the contest... Mick Roy Pett March 27, 2018 at 7:03 AM Thanks Mick for your very kind comment and best wishes much appreciated, I’m sure we will hear Big Ben toll again after the maintenance work, thanks again for your support. :))

Carole Duet March 25, 2018 at 3:34 PM This is so clever, Roy. GL in the contest, though I doubt you need it. Roy Pett March 25, 2018 at 3:58 PM Thank you so much Carole, I am really pleased to receive your very kind comment and best wishes, thanks again for your support my friend. :))

Vijay Pandit March 25, 2018 at 10:43 AM This is awesome Roy! Having seen Big Ben, you brought back fond memories..your creativity shines..a winning poem! Roy Pett March 25, 2018 at 10:58 AM Thank you so much Vijay, your comment is really welcome and reassuring that I’ve got the form right, thanks again for your support much appreciated. :))

Heidi Sands March 25, 2018 at 8:58 AM Great one Roy! Very creative :) Good luck in the contest. Roy Pett March 25, 2018 at 9:21 AM Thank you so much Heidi, this is my first attempt at this form so receiving a comment from an accomplished poet as you relieves my anxiety some what, thanks again for your support and best wishes really appreciated. :))