Francis J Grasso Poet Couplet

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 October 8, 2021 at 4:23 AM would love to hear the whole poem read to me, soup mail Francis J Grasso October 25, 2021 at 7:01 AM Thank you, Rose. ...Fran

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

Wendy Watson October 6, 2021 at 2:52 PM I can see and feel why this appealed to Milton, Francis. Beautifully composed! Francis J Grasso October 6, 2021 at 5:18 PM Thank you, Wendy. ...Fran

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

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

Sam Kauffman October 6, 2021 at 9:54 AM Beautiful imagery Fran. Love the relationship between nightfall, the wind and the sea. Congratulations on your win. All the best. Francis J Grasso October 6, 2021 at 5:11 PM Thank you, Sam. ...Fran

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

L Milton Hankins October 6, 2021 at 9:22 AM Wonderful couplet, Francis. So happy to see your placement on my winner's list. Good spot out of fifty entries! CONGRATULATIONS! Francis J Grasso October 6, 2021 at 5:05 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 October 4, 2021 at 2:34 PM very beautiful imagery. I know Greg likes most the couplets with imagery, so let's hope this is a win!! Francis J Grasso October 4, 2021 at 7:33 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 September 29, 2021 at 9:53 AM You captured the mystery of the sea so well in your excellent couplet, Francis. Enjoyed this one! Good luck in the contest! :) Francis J Grasso September 30, 2021 at 9:21 AM Thank you, Laura. ...Fran