Eight Word Challenge- Bardensque Poetry Contest

Wafting through life without purpose
  As frivolous thoughts bombard my mind
   I met a possible love by happenstance
    It was on a day that was dank and dreary
   Perchance we will be lovers without folly?

   My soul flutters thinking about the possibility
   Matters of the heart are often so mysterious
   I'm torn and doubt whispers to my insecurities
   How can one's heart take rejection? It's so fragile

  I must let hope daub my mind with optimism
   So I can embrace love with my whole being



     
  









Chosen Words: Chosen Words: 1. Wafting 2. Daub 3. Whispers 4. Dank 5. Flutters 6. Perchance 7. Folley 8. Happenstance









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Contest: Eight word challenge-Bardenesque Poetry Contest
Sponsor: John Hamilton
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019


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Date: 2/23/2019 10:47:00 PM
Alexis, good use of the required words in this lovely romantic poem, I enjoyed the read.
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Date: 2/22/2019 2:52:00 PM
Nicely done Alexis, congrats on a fine placement in my contest!
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Date: 2/22/2019 11:50:00 AM
Beautiful and stirring, love the line 'let hope daub my mind with optimism', congratulations on your win!
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Date: 1/17/2019 5:20:00 PM
Hi Alexis, this is a wonderful write for the contest. you have fitted the words chosen so well into your piece. I loved the content. You let your heart sing. Beautiful Alexis. Best wishes for the contest. It did read as a winner to me. have a wonderful Friday. Hugs....Mike. XX
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Date: 1/17/2019 8:31:00 AM
How did you do this Alexis? I tried but WOW my friend this is a slam dunk!
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Date: 1/17/2019 7:06:00 AM
A lovely write Alexis..I can't believe you got all those words in such a short poem.
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Date: 1/17/2019 7:10:00 AM
Hi Vijay, Thank you so much. I think it too short. I may have to rewrite it. I appreciate you being the first to leave such a kind comment:-) Alexis
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