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Elderberry Flourish

Long summer days now memories For leaves are turning now. A tapestry of pastel hues, Adorning twig and bough. Still the elderberry though Hangs ripe upon the bush, A final flourish, a luscious gift, Before winter's coming hush. Entry for END SEPTEMBER STANDARD CONTEST any theme,any form, max of 25 lines - Poetry Contest Sponsored by Brian Strand. 28/9/2017

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Date: 10/1/2017 8:49:00 PM
Gorgeous work! Blessings and congratulations on your well-deserved win, my friend! :-)
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Gary Smith
Date: 10/2/2017 1:07:00 AM
Thank you Greg :)
Date: 9/28/2017 1:46:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Gary.
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Gary Smith
Date: 9/28/2017 1:53:00 PM
Thank you Agnes :)
Date: 9/28/2017 9:30:00 AM
Gary, I love your poem and image. CONGRATULATIONS on your placement!
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Gary Smith
Date: 9/28/2017 9:35:00 AM
Thank you Broken Wings :)
Date: 9/28/2017 7:28:00 AM
dropping back with my congrats I really loved this poem gary:-) hugs jan xx
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Gary Smith
Date: 9/28/2017 7:30:00 AM
Thank you Jan :)
Date: 9/27/2017 6:33:00 PM
Very nice and perfectly written Gary. Good luck in the contest :)
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Gary Smith
Date: 9/27/2017 6:35:00 PM
Thank you Heidi :)
Date: 9/27/2017 6:20:00 PM
this is wonderful. I think Brian will like it! Love that final flourish, a luscious gift!
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Gary Smith
Date: 9/27/2017 6:21:00 PM
How kind Andrea, thank you :)
Date: 9/27/2017 6:18:00 PM
Gosh your poem took me back to my childhood , I've not seen elderberries for many years! Such lovely imagery Gary:-) good luck:-) hugs jan xx
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Gary Smith
Date: 9/27/2017 6:20:00 PM
Thank you Jan, we were around the park today and saw elderberries everywhere :)

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