Epitome of Efficiency

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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)

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
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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 12/7/2020 8:41:00 AM

This is quite beautiful Emile. Congratulations on the win! Linda

Emile Pinet
Date: 12/7/2020 9:42:00 AM

Thanks so much Linda, I appreciate your support and comments my friend, Emile.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/7/2020 3:14:00 AM

- Congratulations on your beautiful win, Emile :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Emile Pinet
Date: 12/7/2020 6:40:00 AM

Thanks Anne-Lise, I'm appreciative of your support my friend, Emile.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 12/6/2020 10:50:00 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!

Emile Pinet
Date: 12/6/2020 12:51:00 PM

Thanks Sam, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/5/2020 9:37:00 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

Emile Pinet
Date: 12/5/2020 1:24:00 PM

Thanks so much Susan, I appreciate your wonderful comments my friend, Emile.