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* The lovely painting this poem is based on for this challenge was itself based on
the Victorian ballad "The Lady of Shalott", written by Alfred Lord Tennyson.
Furthermore, Tennyson's ballad was loosely based on a 13th century Authurian legend
about a woman named Elaine de Astolat; thus, my title for this Italian sestet.</center></em>

for Lord Tennyson's Lady of Shalott

In twilight’s chill, there wafts the sad lament
of one whose Camelot will be her doom.
She drifts - like fall to winter - to her death.

She whispers, as her candle light is spent,
“Oh, Lancelot, this boat will be my tomb!”
and longs for his warm kiss with her last breath.

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Joe Maverick

December 8, 2013 at 11:11 AM

And how smooth a write here Andrea.' i suppose you would have got a win with this one well portrayed..)

Just That Archaic Poet

November 22, 2013 at 10:49 AM

I can definitely see why this poem won: you write very cleverly and clearly, and most skillfully. Great piece; kudos, Andrea :)

Poet Destroyer A

November 17, 2013 at 2:57 AM

Andrea, Congratulations & thank you for supporting my contest... always ~LINDA~

Roger Horsch

November 16, 2013 at 8:26 AM

Girl, If you keep writing all the good poems. There will be none left for the rest of us. Just kidding. I love all of your poems. Keep it up. P.S. Check out Christopher Thor Britt's poems. You both write in a similar styles.

Bl Devnath

November 12, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Excellent picture adorned with nice colors. Enjoyed the scene. Congrats on your win. Loved always, my friend, bl

Debbie Guzzi

November 11, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Just loved it Andie! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Barbara Gorelick

November 10, 2013 at 11:01 PM

Wow, a story within a story..great job. congrats. BG

Sandra Adams

November 10, 2013 at 6:09 PM

Hi Andrea, stopping by again just to congratulate you on your big win :) hugs

Joseph May

November 10, 2013 at 9:08 AM

congrats on a great win Andrea

Sara Kendrick

November 10, 2013 at 7:46 AM

Awesome win..Congrats..Sara

Ashley Conte

November 9, 2013 at 11:53 PM

This illustrates torment and love in expressive language. Congratulations and thank you for your good wishes.

Richard D Seal

November 9, 2013 at 8:31 PM

I have read this one Petal, but I nipped off to reread 'The Lady of Shalott' and forgot to come back, I'm easily lead lol. Congratulations on a fine poem and win. Take care, Richard

Olusegun Arowolo

November 9, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Wonderful write...Lovely piece,Andrea...Congrats on your superb win in this contest..

Monterey Sirak

November 9, 2013 at 9:29 AM

This poem is awesome! You found the passion that will not release, even in death.

Mark Peterson

November 6, 2013 at 7:50 PM

When a painting comes to life and speaks. This is what you've done.

Joseph May

November 6, 2013 at 5:53 PM

beautiful write Andrea...best wishes

Daver Austin

November 6, 2013 at 9:04 AM

Floating down the Styx, eh. Very sad, especially for Arthur. Ah, the price true love must pay. I never tire of your wonderful talent. Love, daver

Cherl Dunn

November 5, 2013 at 6:20 PM

A passionate write on a subject I'm even working on well done bravo i can feel history within the lines. also thank you for your comment on my hindenburg, i'm glad you enjoyed it.

Carrie Richards

November 5, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Oh wow.........your entry to Nette's Contest has winner written all over it!! Excellent !!! And so sad ! Ps......thank you so much, Andrea.......what a lovely surprise to be at the top of the salt-shaker !!! I'm honored, thanks very much!

Jon A Cavanaugh

November 5, 2013 at 10:47 AM

What a masterful poem you have written. And you write your poems in a multitude of forms with ease. Love your comment at the end. That you knew all that history from the picture provided Nette Onclaud just amazes me. Bravo!

Len Gasun

November 5, 2013 at 8:48 AM

You came up with a very beautiful heartfelt write from a great inspiration my dear friend Andrea! I love it so much and so enjoyed. A winner for me! Thank you so much for sharing! Have a wonderful day always! love lots and biggest hugs, Leonora

Ifeanyi Bob Ekechukwu

November 5, 2013 at 7:42 AM

Wow! A lovely one dearest friend,kip d fire blazing. Baron of Ebullion is a title I got from my beloveth Sir Godfrey of Ebullion a crusader n brother to Baldwin 1 king of Jerusalem. I plan to officialise d title in future,ebullion is in France. Warm love, Bob- based on belief

Poet. Undertaker

November 5, 2013 at 7:40 AM

wonderful poem Andrea.By the way am I dreaming? how could this happen? A place in the books of Andrea.Thanks for the place in the winners list. Truly speaking i deserve this.Thank you. : ) Jenish.