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Example for my contest. A new form I invented...hoping you like it :)

Dandelions and daffodils Baby's Breath and violets, mix In flowerpots on window sills A sparrows nest built broken sticks Cracked open shells, first flights from chicks Testing their wings and flying skills One day they'll learn to make their fix A nest for chicks, up in the hills

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Date: 1/26/2020 1:01:00 PM
NICE. Trying.
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Date: 1/21/2020 8:48:00 AM
A sweet poem and also a nice form you have created. Well done :)
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Date: 1/21/2020 5:26:00 AM
- A wonderful example of your contest, Charlie ... my head is "empty" ... but will try ... at least have it in my mind ... :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 1/20/2020 5:19:00 PM
always looking for new forms. Hope to get an entry ready for this contest.
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Date: 1/19/2020 10:45:00 PM
I like, Charles has a rhythmical beat to it ..Great example.
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Date: 1/19/2020 6:31:00 PM
G'day Charles … beauty all around Mate - thank you Charles - Lindsay
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Date: 1/19/2020 7:02:00 AM
what a sweet poem Charlie, I will see if I can rise to the challenge of your new form, I love the way you amend known forms and give it a Charlie twist to them:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 1/18/2020 6:18:00 PM
ahh, this is sweet. I can just picture those cute little birds. Do you like your form done as couplets then? Not in quatrain form? I see the lines are done as couplets in this example. I love this invented form.
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Date: 1/18/2020 9:15:00 PM
Hi Andrea, Thank you for your lovely comments. I prefer the form done as couplets I think it reads better. But I am open to whatever you prefer. As long as the rhyme pattern and the syllable count is up to par that's all that really matters. Thank you also for liking this new form. Have a nice weekend. Hugs Charlie
Date: 1/18/2020 3:19:00 PM
Wonderful imagery, Charlie, and I like the unique rhyme form. Excellent example for your contest. My sister-in-law tells me NJ is bracing for snow tonight. Hope you stay warm and comfy. Hugs, Carolyn
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Date: 1/18/2020 9:21:00 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words, Carolyn. I sent an email to administration hoping to get this form recognized. Yes, we have received an un-welcome visit from Old Man Winter today here in NJ. Thankfully the warm weather rolled in and melted the snow and Ice. I will be snuggled 'neath the covers tonight for sure (lol) Thank you for your thoughts. Hugs always, Charlie xx
Date: 1/18/2020 8:20:00 AM
Hi Charlie, Congratulations for your new form of poetry you invented. I'll try it myself sometime. Great example, terrific poem! Blessings, Jennifer
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Date: 1/17/2020 11:12:00 AM
Beautiful poem and form. Hugs
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Date: 1/17/2020 9:03:00 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words and visit, Cecilia :) Hugs
Date: 1/17/2020 8:48:00 AM
Congrats on having your form recognized. I will look at it a bit closer. I like the end result.
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Date: 1/17/2020 9:07:00 PM
Thank you, Rick. Hope your doing well.. C.M.
Date: 1/17/2020 3:47:00 AM
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing, Kai
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Date: 1/17/2020 9:09:00 PM
Thank you, Kai. And thanks for entering my last contest. Great poetry my friend. C.M.
Date: 1/17/2020 1:47:00 AM
Thanks for sharing this poetic observation of yours. God bless you.
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Date: 1/17/2020 9:11:00 PM
Thank you very much, Beata. Always a pleasure.. God bless you and your family my dear friend. ~Charlie
Date: 1/16/2020 11:56:00 PM
Lovely imagery, Charles.
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Date: 1/17/2020 9:11:00 PM
Thank you, Line. Glad you enjoyed :) Hugs
Date: 1/16/2020 11:24:00 PM
A lovely example.
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Date: 1/17/2020 9:12:00 PM
Thank you, Caren.. Always a pleasure to see your comments. Hugs Charlie :)
Date: 1/16/2020 11:08:00 PM
Charlie, this is so sweet, love it and a great example for your contest _Constance
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Date: 1/17/2020 9:13:00 PM
Aww.. Thank you so much, Constance. And thank you for entering your lovely poem into my latest contest. Hugs Charlie

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