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Gap Fillers

what fills the space between lines?
the gaps between words
the crack and cleft of hesitation
the break-in breaches
the silent pause of interruptions
ponder it in contemplation!
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Roper Avatar
June 23, 2018 at 9:07 PM
Congratulations on your great win, John, beautiful imagery :) ... Hugs Eve ~`*
Ashley Avatar
June 22, 2018 at 10:56 PM
Congratulations John on your wonderful win with your thoughtful and excellently expressed poem. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Gentry Avatar
June 22, 2018 at 7:18 PM
Congratulations on your win with this clever well-written poem!
Wolf Avatar
June 20, 2018 at 6:57 PM
Wow, John! Excellent poesy … 'the crack and cleft of hesitation' - an ingenious depiction of a pause! Congrats on your well-deserved winner! ~ Gershon
Andresen Avatar
June 20, 2018 at 6:56 PM
- A skilled and great 6 line poem, from you John :) - It must have been difficult to judge, I think everyone is amazing, with different themes - Congratulations on a well deserved 2nd place in the contest :) - hugs // Anne -Lise :)
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June 20, 2018 at 3:40 PM
Great take on the contest John.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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