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Sponsor's Name ; Nette Onclaud
Contest Name ; Trapped In A Tableau
Date Posted ; 26th March 2026

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Fearful Tableau

One’s nerves can strike fear
I freeze in that jail 
court ruling from hell
the simplest of sounds
set off the alarm 
angst my fixed abode

Copyright © Howard Kerr | Year Posted 2026

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Constance La France

April 8, 2026 at 2:16 PM

Ken, wonderfully penned and congratulations on your placement in the contest ~

April 8, 2026 at 4:21 PM

I value your compliment and congratulations, as well, Constance. Thanks for reading and evaluating my work, Howard

Andrea Dietrich

April 8, 2026 at 1:35 PM

Back with my congrats. Way to go!

April 8, 2026 at 1:54 PM

Many thanks for that, and for your approval, Howard

March 27, 2026 at 5:34 AM

This one reads like a good contender to me for the contest, Howard. Amazing way to state your case. Way to go. Sara K

March 27, 2026 at 5:52 AM

What a lovely thing to say, Sara. Your comments provide for me, Howard

Andrea Dietrich

March 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Oh you came up with a really good idea. Well done, my friend

March 26, 2026 at 12:10 PM

Many thanks as always for your visit and slant, Andrea. Howard

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