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Death To Life

Sunset until daybreak Mournful tears disperse Grieving widow’s heartache Rhyming woeful verse Pencil topper lifted Graphite scribbled prose Candle holder shifted Table's withered rose Somewhere marvel science Infant newly born Crying pierces silence Breaching early mourn Joyful teardrops glisten Mother’s newfound joy Widow cannot listen Whispers, “It’s a boy.”

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Line Gauthier

Date: 4/9/2018 7:11:00 PM

Wow, Rhoda. You took this to the next level. Congrats on a most deserved win.

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 4/11/2018 8:55:00 AM

Thank you, Line, for your kindness. You are a sweetheart.

Eve Roper

Date: 3/15/2018 9:54:00 PM

Wonderful imagery in your poem, Rhoda and written very well. I love your trophy. Congratulations on your win! Hugs ~`*

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 3/16/2018 4:37:00 AM

Thank you, Eve. I appreciate your support.

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 3/15/2018 9:36:00 PM

I love this piece - very much! Blessings and congratulations on your wonderful win, Rhoda - keep up the great work, my friend! :-)

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 3/16/2018 4:36:00 AM

Thank you, Gregory. Love your poetry.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/14/2018 5:38:00 PM

I remember this beautiful poem so well Rhoda. I looked for my comment and it is not here. I was quite taken with this brilliant piece! It is going into my Faves Rhoda! Congratulations on your well deserved First Placement! : )

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 3/14/2018 6:06:00 PM

Thank you so much, Connie for your kindness. What is happening to my comments? I've had other people say that their comments are missing from my posts. Is it something I'm doing wrong or does this happen to others?

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/14/2018 5:43:00 PM

You have to include the lovely B&W picture too Rhoda as it shares such symbiotic symmetry with your poem. Both together brought tears to my eyes. xxoo

John Gondolf

Date: 3/14/2018 5:28:00 PM

Rhoda, back to say congrats on your first place win. Great job and great poem. John

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 3/14/2018 6:07:00 PM

I could not have gotten a first without your help with my meter and wording. Thank you so kindly for your friendship.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/14/2018 1:01:00 PM

- Congratulations on your 1st place in the contest - Well deserved, Rhoda :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 3/14/2018 3:44:00 PM

Awww...Thank you, Anne-Lise. I was flabbergasted when I logged in and saw it. Kind of doing a happy dance and strutting around the house. Lol.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/14/2018 10:09:00 AM

Well deserved Rhoda, congratulations.

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 3/14/2018 3:44:00 PM

Awww...Thank you so much, Tom and for your loyal following and comments. You are wonderful

Fj Thomas

Date: 2/24/2018 6:23:00 PM

Beautiful beautiful piece Rhoda! The content and flow both wonderful!

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 2/24/2018 8:48:00 PM

Thank you so much, Shadow....'rhoda'

Sandra Haight

Date: 2/23/2018 7:23:00 PM

Such a well-written, emotional poem that tells such a sad story in such a restrictive form, Rhoda. Awesome! Hugs, Sandra

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 2/23/2018 9:09:00 PM

Thank you, Sandra. Means a lot

Pashang Salehi

Date: 2/23/2018 6:28:00 PM

Congratulations... Its's winner..

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 2/23/2018 9:08:00 PM

Awwww...Garsh. Thank you.

Paul Callus

Date: 2/23/2018 12:49:00 PM

This is a very good entry, Rhoda. Contrasting moments and emotions in B&W. Love the ending. ~ Regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 2/23/2018 9:07:00 PM

Thanks so much, Paul, for your kindness.

Edward Mccall

Date: 2/23/2018 9:03:00 AM

This is an amazing poem Rhoda, I agree with Andrea the ending is brilliant. Good luck in the contest.

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 2/23/2018 9:07:00 PM

Thank you, Edward.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/21/2018 3:08:00 PM

wow, Rhoda. the ending was a brilliant contrast between the dying and the newly born. great writing!!! This is another challenge I Have put off as one that looks rather daunting to me!

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 2/21/2018 4:19:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. You go for it, Girlfriend. I know you will nail this contest.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/21/2018 7:38:00 AM

What a poignant write. I also like your word play. This is an exceptional piece of work. I’m glad I stopped by.

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 2/21/2018 4:19:00 PM

Awww...Thank you, Rick. Always happy to see you.

James Swartz

Date: 2/20/2018 10:14:00 PM

So well written Rhoda. This should do great on the contest.

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 2/21/2018 4:21:00 PM

Thank you so much, James.

Eve Roper

Date: 2/20/2018 8:36:00 PM

Well done, Rhoda, I am still don't get how to write for this contest.. Good luck Hugs Eve ~`*

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 2/20/2018 9:52:00 PM

You are very talented, Eve. It will come to you. Thanks for your support and encouragement.

Caycay Jennings

Date: 2/20/2018 6:36:00 PM

Ohhhhhhh you wrote a deep and beautiful poem. Somehow from your own heart you wove profound feel into his form and delivered a masterpiece. I have poem chills, a poetry high - however you understand it, I now have it and I love it. Plus, on the light side you made me realize line 2 is not 2 syllable words as I have on and off played with all day. With this visit, it is all good, except your poem which surpasses good. Ohhhhh Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Caycay Jennings
Date: 3/16/2018 1:54:00 PM

Reading me you have surely noticed that I have little concern with word legitimacy! You are soooo complimentary-kind to me. I don't get this many readers. I am thrilled to see so many on your page - it is well deserved. CayCay

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 2/20/2018 9:56:00 PM

I'm not so sure I should be happy that I just helped the best poet on soup with a contest that she will outwrite (Oh? don't think that's a word spellcheck? Bite me!) me with her talent. Regardless, thank you for your comments. Glad you liked it. Can't wait to read your entry that is going to put mine to shame.

Silent One

Date: 2/19/2018 3:46:00 PM

This is excellentRhoda, you did this so well.. Best I have seen for this contest..

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 2/20/2018 9:57:00 PM

That means a lot. Thank you so much.

Chris Green

Date: 2/19/2018 12:47:00 PM

This was amazing my friend. I loved the story and the rhyme and meter were spot on

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 2/20/2018 9:58:00 PM

Thank you, Chris. It means a lot to me coming from someone with your awesome talent.

John Gondolf

Date: 2/19/2018 7:20:00 AM

Nicely written, Rhoda, death and re-birth, the cycle of life. John

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 2/21/2018 12:02:00 PM

Thank you, John. You are always so supportive of my writes and I appreciate it wholeheartedly

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/18/2018 8:11:00 PM

Awesome poem about the magical circle of life. Superbly done, Rhoda.

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 2/20/2018 10:00:00 PM

Thank you, Line. You are a Dear.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/18/2018 4:32:00 PM

Brilliant verse Rhoda. Good luck in the contest. Tom

Rhoda Tripp
Date: 2/20/2018 10:01:00 PM

Thank you, Tom. You have always been so supportive and I really appreciate you.