Janice Canerdy Poet Ekphrasis

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"Guardian Angel and Children Crossing Bridge" by Lindberg Schutzengel

 

 

 

Don'T Be Afraid, Little Ones

I see a footbridge high above a gorge.
		One bannister is gone; the other lies
		on narrow rotting boards. Rough waters surge
		beneath this passageway that creaks and sighs

		in answer to footfalls of children who, 
		while clinging to each other, move ahead
		with wary steps toward home and suppertime
		and hope they'll soon be safely tucked in bed.

		These innocents are not alone. Unknown
		to them, an angel stands close by to keep
		them safe from peril that could plunge them to
		the depths. Tonight no one will grieve and weep.
 
"Guardian Angel and Children Crossing Bridge" by Lindberg Schutzengel
    

September 14, 2017, entered in Debbie Guzzi's Fear II Contest
      placed 2nd

January 5, 2021
entered in Brian Strand's Podium Placing Promise Poetry Contest (5)
     Placed 2nd

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James Swartz September 27, 2017 at 5:34 PM Great job on your poem! This is a wining piece you wrote. Janice Canerdy September 27, 2017 at 8:46 PM Thank you so much, James! Janice

Subimal Sinha-Roy September 26, 2017 at 11:10 PM Congratulations, Janice on your placement with this wonderful poem. Janice Canerdy September 26, 2017 at 11:59 PM Thanks so much, Subimal! Janice

Janis Medders Tobechi September 26, 2017 at 6:29 PM Congratulations on your win. Janice Canerdy September 26, 2017 at 10:50 PM Thank you so much, Janis. Janice

Constance La France September 26, 2017 at 4:38 PM Jancie, congratulations on your win in Debbie's contest with this wonderful write ! Janice Canerdy September 26, 2017 at 10:48 PM Thank you so much, Constance! Janice

Mark Martin March 9, 2017 at 11:52 AM Learnt a new word "Ekphrasis"! A great poetic tribute to the painting - like "these innocents are not alone". Congratulations Janice! :-) Janice Canerdy March 9, 2017 at 4:01 PM Thanks so much, Mark. Janice

Janis Medders Tobechi January 25, 2017 at 1:42 AM Now I have an excellent example of an Ekphrasis. This one is very well written. a 7. Congratulations. Janice Canerdy January 25, 2017 at 8:04 AM Janis, thank you so much! Janice

Afzal Nusker January 24, 2017 at 9:57 PM This is so wonderful. Congrats. Janice Canerdy January 24, 2017 at 11:05 PM Thank you SO much, Afzal! Janice

Alexis Y. January 24, 2017 at 5:46 PM Hi Janice, I really enjoyed this heartfelt write. Nice picture as well. Congratulations on your 2nd place win. It was well deserved: -) Alexis Janice Canerdy January 24, 2017 at 6:20 PM Thanks so much, Alexis! Janice

Eve Roper August 4, 2016 at 10:43 PM Janice, love the poem and the picture, congratulations on your win Hugs Eve Janice Canerdy August 16, 2016 at 2:05 PM Thanks so much, Eve. Janice

Charlie Smith August 4, 2016 at 7:37 AM A most deserving honor, congratulations Janice... Janice Canerdy August 4, 2016 at 10:04 PM Thanks so much, Charlie. Janice