Celebrating Life's Saga

The near wintry fog hangs low around the porch
like an aperture of  a grey sky
diffusing tinseled light …and in my quietude,
I listen to a whiff, a rhythm which anchors on gently
almost languid in the barren rail 
of evening: Amidst this space, my breath heaves
through past years’ arduous nuance

chilled by mild regrets.

I must attest, my  personal saga
did glide without much logic, shimmering not 
upon moon’s flash—
yet, this heart’s temerity for loyal affection
abides... lauding the jubilant wonderment 
from intimate kinship, a proclivity fired 
by a soul  content with hours spent
with brood, true allies who know entirely
that each lit marrow down the bones arises
from a devotion embracing radiant warmth,
when all those carefree, deep moments relieve me 
from not being alone — in any wintry fog   ever.



~
For John Hamilton: Eight word challenge-9 Contest
11/16/2018

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 12/1/2018 11:25:00 PM
Enjoyed reading your poem, Nette, congratulations on your win.
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Date: 11/28/2018 8:54:00 AM
Your love shines through in this beautiful poem, Nette. Such a tribute to faith in family and friends. Congratulations on your first place win in the contest. Your use of the eight words is brilliant. My best. Deb
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Date: 11/28/2018 7:18:00 AM
Wonderful, literally! Congratulations on your top win with this gem Nette :) xomo!
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Date: 11/27/2018 8:04:00 PM
Sincere congratulations on your win in John's 8-word contest, Nette - this was not an easy challenge, but very rewarding, I think. Blessings to you and yours for a wonderful holiday season! :-)
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Date: 11/27/2018 5:27:00 PM
Back to Congrats on your superb win, nette...love & light...^WW^
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Date: 11/27/2018 4:23:00 PM
This is remarkable writing Nette, congrats on a shared first place win!
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Date: 11/21/2018 11:47:00 AM
A very thoughtful, insightful lens into the soul, Nette! Remarkably keen ruminations. Loved this phrase flow:lauding the jubilant wonderment from intimate kinship, a proclivity fired by a soul content with hours spent with brood, true allies who know entirely that each lit marrow down the bones arises. Spectacular aurora bright poetry, my dear friend. Love and joy always.
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Date: 11/19/2018 10:41:00 AM
Great use of the eight words nette...ready for a win my friend...love & light...^WW^
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Date: 11/19/2018 6:43:00 AM
A real challenge of words and you defeated it! My compliments, net.
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Date: 11/16/2018 2:47:00 AM
- An excellent poem, Nette :) - Luck in the contest :) - Best wishes for a lovely Friday and weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 11/15/2018 5:40:00 PM
Your poem indeed reads like radiant warmth in precious words..excellent write, nette. Best for a win.
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Date: 11/15/2018 5:10:00 PM
Every word well placed without haste, I enjoyed your beauty read. Gl in the contest Nette.
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Date: 11/15/2018 2:50:00 PM
Enjoyed reading your contest entry. Reads like a good contender. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara
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Date: 11/15/2018 2:48:00 PM
Your poetry Nette is so enchanting all of the time. I should be sitting in a room with candle light while someone in a deep smooth voice reads your words to me, so I can close my eyes and just envision what you are expressing, losing myself in each phrase and stanza. This was beautiful. Best of luck in the contest
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Date: 11/15/2018 2:43:00 PM
Wow did you ever excel using John's contest words Nette! A remarkable and creative piece that is sure to make its way to the top of the winner's list. xxoo : )
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Date: 11/15/2018 1:55:00 PM
This is so nice Nette. Beautifully written. Very well expressed :)
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Date: 11/15/2018 1:08:00 PM
Hello Dear Nette, This is a really fabulous free verse in every respect!! Best of Luck in the contest with this entry. You should place at the top with this one!! The power and passion of your verse literally pulled me right into the text. Superbly Done!! Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary
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