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Fiddler On the Hoof

In Solitude I Wander
The countryside I roam
Like a fox without a den
I don’t possess a home.

A minstrel on a fiddle 
Plucking strings, come rain or snow
With furry friends a-following
To hear this one man show.

Little birds cheep out in tune
Their tweeting symphony 
As all of nature comes alive 
In joyful harmony.

The trees bow down their branches 
As this chorus walks on by
They rustle leaves in honour
Raising spirits to the sky.

12th October 2020

Completely your choice (25) any form any theme Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Brian Strand

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Vijay Galia Date: 10/21/2020 7:22:00 AM Congratulations. You write beautifully and flawlessly.. Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 10/21/2020 7:44:00 AM Thank you Vijay, I appreciated that very much. Belle

Gershon Wolf Date: 10/19/2020 7:55:00 AM This flows so well, Belle! 'A Yid'l mit a fid'l!' Love it. A FAVE for me, for sure. Danke Schoen, Gershon Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 10/19/2020 4:25:00 PM ‘A yiddle with a fiddle!’ - and thank you very much. Belle

Unseeking Seeker Date: 10/15/2020 8:44:00 PM A big wow! Congrats! Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 10/17/2020 11:14:00 AM Unseeking Seeker, thank very much indeed. Belle

Andrea Dietrich Date: 10/15/2020 6:24:00 PM what a cute play on words in that title and I see this is a winner. BIG congrats! (love your name) Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 10/17/2020 11:13:00 AM Thank you Andrea, most kind. Belle

Paula Goldsmith Date: 10/15/2020 9:25:00 AM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story/write. "Magical" Enjoy your win....... Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 10/15/2020 9:33:00 AM Thank you very much Paula, it’s so good to have had a win with this poem and most unexpected. Belle

John Watt Date: 10/14/2020 11:23:00 AM I loved your charming tale of the minstrel in the woods and his band of musical beasts! Well done, and congrats on your #1 with Brian this week ~ John Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 10/14/2020 5:05:00 PM Thank you John, glad you enjoyed the read. Belle

Gary Radice Date: 10/14/2020 12:06:00 AM Congratulations on your win! I'm looking at your name and wondering if you are from Manchester England and pine for a once great (but now sadly defunct) Amusement Park (Belle Vue) that had one of the greatest roller coasters the UK ever had. :) Cheers - Gary Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 10/14/2020 2:12:00 AM Thank you Gary, it’s sad when amusement parks close for whatever reason, I’m not from Manchester, further south in the Midlands, England. Pity about the closing of Belle Vue, to think of riding a roller coaster now is scary to me, but I loved them in my youth. Cheers to you too, Belle

Jo Chamberlain Date: 10/13/2020 11:54:00 PM I really enjoyed your poem, congratulations on your win. :-) x Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 10/14/2020 1:50:00 AM Many thanks Joanna, the win was a lovely surprise. Belle

Janice Canerdy Date: 10/13/2020 5:31:00 PM Belle, this is delightful! CONGRATS on your win. Janice Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 10/13/2020 5:58:00 PM Thank you so much Janice. Belle

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 10/13/2020 1:54:00 PM This is beautifully written and well deserving of the win. Congratulations Belle! Linda Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 10/13/2020 4:09:00 PM Thank you Linda, most grateful. Belle

Silent One Date: 10/13/2020 7:36:00 AM The trees bow down their branches As this chorus walks on by They rustle leaves in honour Raising spirits to the sky... Lovely last stanza, love that imagery.... Another great poem.. I think formatting adds to a poem and you do that well.. Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 10/13/2020 4:06:00 PM Thank you Silent One, appreciated. Belle

Kim Rodrigues Date: 10/13/2020 5:34:00 AM This one is cute and warm. Nicely done, Belle! Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 10/13/2020 4:05:00 PM Thank you very much Kim. Belle