Burlap and Satin

Needle by needle The tunes for the fiddle Press by press The pink caress The up and down The silky gown Sideways too The silky hue The muslin sheen The fluid violin The orange sun With love spun The slippery satin The tender teens The roof grows crack The burlap sack Coarse daytime The internal rhyme The needles of strife The burlap life The people ragtag The burlap bag The filigree of labour The burlap savour The blue attachment For the natural scent The crafting and decor Burlap we look for The hugs and kisses The blue berry bushes The burlap screen No harsh wind The happy times For the shrubs and the vines Though poles apart Both close to our hearts Burlap and satin The brown and the green From the knife and the blade Towards the burlap shed From the market din Towards the songs of satin Burlap and satin The stories umpteen ________________________________ March 26, 2018 Burlap and Satin - Poetry Contest Sponsored by : Anthony Slausen

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Date: 4/3/2018 3:55:00 PM
Congrats on your creative winning work. Enjoyed reading your imaginative thoughts. Sara
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Date: 4/3/2018 8:43:00 PM
Thank you so much, Sandra ...
Date: 3/31/2018 6:15:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Probir. A great succession of word gathering meaning as they add up. Happy Easter, Kai
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Date: 3/31/2018 10:01:00 AM
Thank you, Kai for reading the poem ... Your comment inspires ... Happy Easter ...
Date: 3/31/2018 12:04:00 AM
Great write, Probir. Salutations and kudos on your win. Marvelous pairings within the boundaries of fiber, texture and culture.
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Date: 3/31/2018 10:01:00 AM
Thank you so much, Reason ...
Date: 3/30/2018 9:44:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Probir! Have a wonderful Easter Hugs Eve
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Date: 3/31/2018 10:03:00 AM
Thanks, Eve ... Happy Easter ...
Date: 3/30/2018 7:51:00 PM
Congrats on your win. Well done, Probir.
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Probir Gupta
Date: 3/30/2018 9:06:00 PM
Thank you, Line ...
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Probir Gupta
Date: 3/30/2018 8:46:00 PM
Thank you, Line ...
Date: 3/30/2018 7:46:00 PM
Such amazing metaphors and images you have woven with your needle! No wonder it has made the winner's list, Probir. Congratulations to you!
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Probir Gupta
Date: 3/30/2018 9:07:00 PM
Thank you so much, Carrie ...
Date: 3/30/2018 7:36:00 PM
Such a lovely poem, Probir, well-crafted with amazing analogies. Congratulations your fine win! Sandra
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Date: 3/30/2018 9:13:00 PM
Thank you, Sandra ...
Date: 3/30/2018 7:26:00 PM
It is wonderful Probir, every line and metaphor. Congratulations.
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Probir Gupta
Date: 3/30/2018 9:18:00 PM
Thanks, Sian ... Yours one is more wonderful ...
Date: 3/30/2018 7:08:00 PM
Cleverly written, Probir, with much nostalgic imagery. Congrats on your win!
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Probir Gupta
Date: 3/30/2018 9:20:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea ... Your comment is always welcome ...
Date: 3/27/2018 6:30:00 AM
Excellent poem Probir..well written and executed, best for a top win.
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Date: 3/27/2018 8:46:00 AM
Thank you, Vijay ...
Date: 3/26/2018 9:57:00 AM
a beautifully crafted poem, probir.. best winning wishes!..hugggs
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Date: 3/26/2018 8:22:00 PM
Thank you, Nette ... I feel reassured ....
Date: 3/26/2018 8:29:00 AM
Wonderful poetry, good luck in the contest... Mick
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Date: 3/26/2018 8:23:00 PM
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