Derelict

a sad portrait of neglect; arresting garden lovers manicured teemed with life, lulled bees, butterflies; when their love withered on the vine, it's beauty diminished by overgrown weeds; this abandoned garden: what might've been. Writing Challenge - D words - Poetry Contest Sponsored by Constance La France Word Choice: Derelict Syllables checked at HMS Date written: 02/08/2023

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Constance La France

Date: 2/21/2023 2:03:00 PM

Edward, a beautiful poem and congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge - D Forms, well done, blessings, Constance

Sotto Poet

Date: 2/11/2023 4:34:00 PM

Congratulations on taking first place; this is a really well-written piece that demonstrates both skills and knowledge...dear friend.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/11/2023 4:37:00 PM

Thank you very much, Lasaad:-)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/11/2023 1:54:00 PM

Congratulations on this winning work. Creative angle to write about this topic. Way to go. Sara

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/11/2023 4:08:00 PM

Thank you very much, Sara:-)

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 2/11/2023 11:37:00 AM

I love the garden scene you paint Edward. Congratulations on your win! :)

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/11/2023 4:08:00 PM

Thank you very much, Linda:-)

Ann Peck

Date: 2/11/2023 11:02:00 AM

Your poem is beautiful, Edward. The form you used fits so well with the sadness of the words. Congratulations on First Place!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/11/2023 4:08:00 PM

Thank you so much, Ann:-)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/11/2023 7:03:00 AM

- Well described, Edward ... congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/11/2023 4:07:00 PM

Thank you very much, Anne-Lise:-)

Speaks Volumes

Date: 2/8/2023 6:17:00 PM

I often worry about my little garden, no one will love it after I am gone...... Edward I think you just described it, in a sadly poetic way, you capture the thought of what might have been, and more importantly you give innuendo, of what was. I cant imagine a more perfect way to depict the essence of Derelict. This will obviously do well.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/8/2023 7:25:00 PM

Thank you very much for the visit, glowing feedback and vote of confidence, Wendy:-) Most obliged.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/8/2023 11:44:00 AM

A good D write for the contest. Good luck. Have a great day..................

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/8/2023 1:38:00 PM

Thank you very much, Paula:-)