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God's Only Son Contest

A baby was born Our saviour, the Lord A baby was born His mother adored Born in a stable Our saviour, the Lord Change to enable To teach and forgive Born in a stable Determinative The prophets they knew To teach and forgive To change our world view From start to the end The prophets they knew And he did ascend From start to the end A baby was born A baby was born

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Edward Ebbs

Date: 12/2/2023 7:48:00 AM

A beautiful Terzanelle, but your poem is also an Anacreontic Verse using 3 to 5 syllables per line. This is not only beautiful, but it's genius! You made this look effortless. Smiles for you :) Ed

Edward Ebbs
Date: 12/2/2023 10:54:00 AM

https://www.webexhibits.org/poetry/explore_obscure_anacreontic_atglance.html

Di11y Da11y
Date: 12/2/2023 10:37:00 AM

Thank you Edward, your comment made my day :) this poem is the result of 13 years in Catholic teaching establishments, so it's on the outer edge of possible that my subconscious drew all that in. Unfortunately, no one has ever mentioned Anacreontic Verse before, so I might have to slide back into the shadows as a non genius but I enjoyed my moment of glory. Your comment was very much appreciated, thank you :)

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 11/23/2023 2:32:00 PM

a great Terzanelle ... and poem that aptly suits the topic. Well done, Di11y! Best wishes with the contest, Sara

Di11y Da11y
Date: 11/23/2023 2:37:00 PM

Thank you - I've given it a go at least :)