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Dual Forces Duel

Both speed and intensity,
obstacles on earth’s great sea.
Srong gales top the weather charts
vying winds of valiant hearts.

Freezing forces whip about,
crowded in the hold we pray.
Faith duels with fear and doubt.
Ahoy! ahead! dawn’s new day.


written May 31, 2018
Eight Lines, (Nature) Joseph May

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 6/5/2018 10:53:00 AM
Reason, great rhyme and flow of the verse. Congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve
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Date: 6/6/2018 1:29:00 PM
Appreciate the comment and the commendation, Eve. Have a great day delving into poetry.
Date: 6/4/2018 12:34:00 AM
Congratulations on your win! Enjoyed this.
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Date: 6/4/2018 7:42:00 AM
thanks, Susan, I welcome your read and reply.
Date: 6/3/2018 9:17:00 PM
Congrats on your top win, Reason.
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Date: 6/6/2018 1:29:00 PM
Tis appreciated by the writer, most of all, I welcome your recognition of the placement.
Date: 6/3/2018 8:48:00 PM
I was hanging on for the ride! Well done Reason !! You had me praying for dry land! :)
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Date: 6/6/2018 1:30:00 PM
Love your comment, Carrie, all prayers welcomed in such a tale as that one. Thanks.
Date: 6/3/2018 7:49:00 PM
Battling stormy seas..Congrats on your win Reason
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Reason A. Poteet
Date: 6/4/2018 7:43:00 AM
Appreciate the placement, Joseph, a trip I've make quite often.

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