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Cups of Time

As Time unwinds with a cup of tea Sipping fragrant steam of centuries No rush to fluff the flattened sea In the key of wind's piano notes Strumming with hummingbirds' low float And the whale's alto undercoat Piecing a jigsaw silhouette Of mountain sky, as eons set Painting a desert river wet A comet's glittered ribbons trace Her galaxy's luminous face Dappled in blue's infinite base Goblets of stars conjure up A millennia, as tiny As a teacup. 4/08/20

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Date: 4/27/2020 3:28:00 PM
Well done Michelle, I can see why this is a winner, enjoyed!
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Date: 4/24/2020 7:32:00 PM
T[hanks} and Shalom. Ooops!
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/24/2020 9:05:00 PM
I hit the wrong things on my phone all the time :)
Date: 4/24/2020 7:31:00 PM
"8th"!? This is such a wonderful, winning poem. Thanx and shalom, Anil. (Did I get my punctuation correctly inserted?)
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/24/2020 9:04:00 PM
Yes, no worries! (Actually, it was a premiere contest, so only 10 poems total were placed out of 35, so I am happy with the placement)
Date: 4/21/2020 2:47:00 AM
This poem could win many contests; for sure! I am glad it was a winner in this one also.
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Date: 4/12/2020 8:00:00 PM
10, 2, and 4 -- Your poems leave me wanting more... and more! Lovely penned, Michelle! :) gw
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Date: 4/12/2020 9:48:00 AM
Congratulations on your well-deserved win with this Beautiful poem. Happy Easter. JC Hawkens
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/12/2020 10:54:00 AM
Thank you, and Happy Easter to you also!
Date: 4/10/2020 2:01:00 AM
I love this beautiful unique vision of mother nature’s wonders Michelle. I am putting this gem into my faves! Congratulations on your wonderful win! xxoo
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/10/2020 1:46:00 PM
I am deeply flattered, sending a bouquet of thanks your way, Connie:)
Date: 4/9/2020 10:35:00 PM
It’s a joy for me to return with my congratulations for a beautiful win, Michelle. Well done! Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/10/2020 1:45:00 PM
It is always uplifting to hear from you, hope you are staying safe and well-
Date: 4/9/2020 2:30:00 PM
this is absolutely beautiful
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/9/2020 7:09:00 PM
I appreciate your comment, thank you, Jack-
Date: 4/9/2020 2:14:00 PM
- Exclent contribution Michelle, best wishes for a top win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/9/2020 7:08:00 PM
It did receive a placement! Thank you, and hugs too :)
Date: 4/9/2020 2:11:00 PM
I like this...Artistic
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/9/2020 7:06:00 PM
Thank you so much, Arturo-
Date: 4/9/2020 1:02:00 PM
ditto Maureen! Well done! Aloha! Rico
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/9/2020 7:05:00 PM
Thanks for your visit and comment, Rico!
Date: 4/9/2020 11:02:00 AM
Vividly descriptive imagery--great poem, Michelle! Janice
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/9/2020 7:04:00 PM
Appreciate your comment, thank you, Janice-
Date: 4/9/2020 10:50:00 AM
Wonderful image tapestry of sea life, celestial bodies, nature, music, and art, grounded in a cup and goblet. Enjoyed this very much, Michelle. "In the key of wind's piano notes"
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/9/2020 7:03:00 PM
I was working on this before she even announced her contest, just had to slightly tweak it to fit the theme, thanks for commenting!
Date: 4/9/2020 9:24:00 AM
wow, gorgeous imagery. Very poetic, Michelle.
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/9/2020 7:01:00 PM
Thank you kindly, Andrea-
Date: 4/8/2020 8:56:00 PM
Your amazing talent and artistry never fails to inspire me, Michelle. Absolutely beautiful imagery throughout, but especially 'No rush to fluff the flattened sea' - so gorgeous! Great Personification with an ingenious last line that cleverly circles back. Superb and a must fav! Warmest wishes always, dear poetess.. ~Susan
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/8/2020 10:27:00 PM
You are always so flattering, wishing you health and safety-
Date: 4/8/2020 7:30:00 PM
Ooh wonderful! I especially love "no rush to fluff the flattened sea" xomo
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/8/2020 10:26:00 PM
Thanks, xomo back!

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