Nette Onclaud Poet Jueju

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Charles Messina's Poem Your Voice Contest...8 March 26

Flitting Rite Of Moths -- JU

Bold atlas moths congregate 
Around  lily pools... then wait 
Until  stars' resplendent light ,
Awakens their flitting  rite.

And  winging through air- brushed haze
Each laced rafter all ablaze--
As peak twirlings gleam anew
Like pearled gauze of every hue!

1st place

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Rob Carmack March 20, 2026 at 5:15 AM Looked up the Attacus atlas. The wing tips that look like snake heads and the short adult life span. Congrats on your win.

Sara Kendrick March 18, 2026 at 11:07 AM Congratulations on your winning work. Way to go. Thank you for sharing it with us. Sara K

Linda Alice Fowler March 18, 2026 at 10:42 AM I love this image Nette. Congratulations your win ! :)

Charles Messina March 17, 2026 at 11:31 AM Beautifully written, Nette. Congratulations on your winning placement! Charlie

Andrea Dietrich March 17, 2026 at 1:38 AM Gorgeous one, Nette. Big congrats to you

Karen Jones March 9, 2026 at 5:09 PM The last two lines tie this up with beautiful imagery! I wish I could write in this form that you have so well! Great job! Soupmail

Paige Hind March 9, 2026 at 11:07 AM really beautiful, I like your take on this contest- good luck, great writing

Paula Goldsmith March 8, 2026 at 8:40 AM I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Flitting Rite Of Moths -- JU" write. Moths can be fun to watch. "Good Luck" I did, "Poem Your Voice Alive Or Dead-JU." Have a blessed day/week writing away............