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Tetractys 
Invented by Ray Stebbing, it is a 5 line poem with the 1st line having one syllable, the 2nd line two syllables, the 3rd line three syllables, the 4th line four syllables and the 5th line 10 syllables (1,2,3,4, 10) You may also(10,4,3,2,1) or a double Tetractys (1,2,3,4,10, 10,4,3,2,1) 

Epitome of Efficiency

The epitome of efficiency women juggled daily chores babies and their husbands all the while maintaining both their dignity and femininity. (Double Tetractys) 11-24-2020 Double Tetractys 6 Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Eve Roper photo #2
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Fowler Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 8:41 AM
This is quite beautiful Emile. Congratulations on the win! Linda
Pinet Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 9:42 AM
Thanks so much Linda, I appreciate your support and comments my friend, Emile.
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December 7, 2020 at 3:14 AM
- Congratulations on your beautiful win, Emile :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Pinet Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 6:40 AM
Thanks Anne-Lise, I'm appreciative of your support my friend, Emile.
Kauffman Avatar
December 6, 2020 at 10:50 AM
Very inspirational, Emile, illustrating the ying and the yang of a women's delicate balancing act in life. Congrats and kudos on your win!
Pinet Avatar
December 6, 2020 at 12:51 PM
Thanks Sam, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Ashley Avatar
December 5, 2020 at 9:37 AM
Emile, your beautiful poem is a tender tribute to the enduring efforts of women. A great interpretation of the picture. Congratulations for your wonderful win in Eve's contest.. ~Susan
Pinet Avatar
December 5, 2020 at 1:24 PM
Thanks so much Susan, I appreciate your wonderful comments my friend, Emile.
Chamberlain Avatar
December 5, 2020 at 1:04 AM
This is a lovely tribute to woman. Congratulations on your winning placement.
Pinet Avatar
December 5, 2020 at 7:10 AM
Thanks Joanna, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Roper Avatar
December 4, 2020 at 10:53 PM
Congratulations on your winning placement, Emile. Thank you for participating in the contest. Hugs Eve
Pinet Avatar
December 5, 2020 at 7:10 AM
Thanks Eve, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Thomas Avatar
December 2, 2020 at 3:37 PM
This is a caring tribute Emile :)
Pinet Avatar
December 3, 2020 at 6:31 AM
Thanks FJ, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Michael Avatar
November 24, 2020 at 8:34 AM
Women are great... I can't imagine bearing such weight and smiling after...Well done
Pinet Avatar
November 24, 2020 at 9:54 AM
Thanks Arturo, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
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