By the Stream

cool night breeze
As the wind shakes the trees
red frangipanis are such delight

As ducks and ducklings waggle under the moonlight,
The Thrush,crickets and tadpoles whistled through the night,

Ripples on stream as sky reigns supreme
Birds move round like a team
By the stream.



Olusegun Arowowlo   ;Date:08-23-2012
Contest:"Night Melody-TROIS-par-HUIT"  Sponsored by  Nette Onclaud
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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September 1, 2012 at 11:06 AM
Olusegun, Congratulations, with your awesome entry in Nette's NIGHT MELODY---TROIS-par-par par-what a HUIT :-) :-) contest... I love your entry... always~ PD
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August 30, 2012 at 10:30 AM
Congratulations on your win in Nette's "Night Melody" contest Olusegun. Love, Carol
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August 29, 2012 at 1:51 AM
Very nice Olusegun !Congrats on your win!
Dietrich Avatar
August 28, 2012 at 7:59 PM
I really like the mention of these cool creatures in your poem. The middle part was so awesome. Congrats on your win.
May Avatar
August 28, 2012 at 8:18 AM
nice write Olusegun....congrats on your win
Onclaud Avatar
August 28, 2012 at 7:45 AM
a choir of night creatures chants beautifully. olu.. sweet cheers to you for garnering a place in my contest!..:) huggs!
Ramage Avatar
August 28, 2012 at 6:57 AM
Hi Olusegun, this is a lovely poem. I am interested in knowing what "red frangipanis" are? Congratulations on your win. lee
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August 28, 2012 at 6:21 AM
Congratulations once again Olusegun on another fine win xx
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