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Dust To Dust

Ivory-clad finger carves a path; signs of neglect incur her wrath. Minuscule motes swirl aloft; lungs are clogged as hands waft. Blanket covers all on floor and wall. Was just fine, this shrine: mine. ------------------------------------------ March 2017 For the "Dust" contest sponsored by Shadow Hamilton - Ninth Place.

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Jan Allison

Date: 3/29/2017 4:13:00 PM

beautifully penned nonet John congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

John Michaels
Date: 4/2/2017 5:08:00 AM

Thanks for your kind comments, Jan. Much appreciated!

Laura Leiser

Date: 3/29/2017 2:27:00 PM

Very create write in just a few well chosen words! Congrats, John :)

John Michaels
Date: 4/2/2017 5:09:00 AM

That's very kind of you to say. Many thanks!

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 3/29/2017 2:54:00 AM

Thank you for letting me know what a nonet is. Great shape and great shrine. Congratulations, Kai

John Michaels
Date: 4/2/2017 5:22:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comments. Regards.

Joseph May

Date: 3/28/2017 11:46:00 PM

Congrats on your win John

John Michaels
Date: 4/2/2017 5:21:00 AM

Thanks very much, Joseph.

Lisa Ricci

Date: 3/19/2017 7:23:00 PM

Hello John. I enjoy the Nonet format. I found this expressive and powerful. Just the first two lines itself. Best of luck with the contest. Well done

John Michaels
Date: 3/20/2017 4:26:00 PM

Thanks, Lisa. Really trying to mix it up with my forms recently. Glad this struck a chord with you. Regards!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/19/2017 4:11:00 PM

hey, very interesting way to do the challenge!! with a nonet! I too used dust to dust theme but not at all in this way (not posted yet)

John Michaels
Date: 3/20/2017 4:25:00 PM

Thanks so much, Andrea. The first two lines jumped straight into my head and I felt a Nonet was the best way to continue. I'll be sure to check out your entry! Good luck!

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 3/19/2017 3:33:00 PM

I enjoyed reading this excellent nonet! I especially love the imagery and alliteration! Good luck in the contest, my friend! Hugs. Pandita

John Michaels
Date: 3/20/2017 4:25:00 PM

Hi Pandita. As always, thank you for your continued support; it means a lot to me. Glad you liked my entry! All the best.