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Darkness

How gently darkness lays itself upon the restless sea
While breezes scented  cool and clean, are blowing wild and free

From the poem 'The Lovers'

YOUR BEST RHYMING COUPLET #2 Poetry Contest -Sponsored by: L MILTON HANKINS     2021.09.28

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Mystic Rose Rose Date: 10/8/2021 4:23:00 AM would love to hear the whole poem read to me, soup mail Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 10/25/2021 7:01:00 AM Thank you, Rose. ...Fran

Gershon Wolf Date: 10/6/2021 8:17:00 PM Soft, gentle and dreamy. Congrats on your win in Milt's contest, Francis! Kudos, Gershon Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 10/25/2021 7:00:00 AM Thank you, Gershon. ...Fran

Wendy Watson Date: 10/6/2021 2:52:00 PM I can see and feel why this appealed to Milton, Francis. Beautifully composed! Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 10/6/2021 5:18:00 PM Thank you, Wendy. ...Fran

Constance La France Date: 10/6/2021 2:00:00 PM Fran, congratulations on your win in Milt's Rhyming Couplet Contest, nicely penned ~ peace and tranquility _Constance Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 10/6/2021 5:18:00 PM Hello, Constance ... thank you. ...Fran

Jan Allison Date: 10/6/2021 12:00:00 PM what lovely imagery Francis, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 10/6/2021 5:16:00 PM Hi, Jan ... thank you for your kind words. ...Fran

Sam Kauffman Date: 10/6/2021 9:54:00 AM Beautiful imagery Fran. Love the relationship between nightfall, the wind and the sea. Congratulations on your win. All the best. Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 10/6/2021 5:11:00 PM Thank you, Sam. ...Fran

James Marshall Goff Date: 10/6/2021 9:48:00 AM Francis, line 1 sets the stage with the word "gently" giving way to the refreshment in line 2! Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 10/6/2021 5:06:00 PM Thank you, for your kind words, James. ...Fran

L Milton Hankins Date: 10/6/2021 9:22:00 AM Wonderful couplet, Francis. So happy to see your placement on my winner's list. Good spot out of fifty entries! CONGRATULATIONS! Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 10/6/2021 5:05:00 PM Thank you for your kind words Milton. And thank you for your time and taking such great care in running these fun contests. ...Fran

Andrea Dietrich Date: 10/4/2021 2:34:00 PM very beautiful imagery. I know Greg likes most the couplets with imagery, so let's hope this is a win!! Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 10/4/2021 7:33:00 PM Thanks, Andrea. A lot of tough competition! We have many really great poets here! But I feel good about this one. ha ha! ...Fran

Laura Leiser Date: 9/29/2021 9:53:00 AM You captured the mystery of the sea so well in your excellent couplet, Francis. Enjoyed this one! Good luck in the contest! :) Login to Reply Francis J Grasso Date: 9/30/2021 9:21:00 AM Thank you, Laura. ...Fran