Hiatus

honeymoon precedes an interminable pause . . . the groom off to war Feb. 5, 2021 for the Hiatus Poetry Contest of Chantelle Anne Cooke

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John Fleming

Date: 4/30/2021 8:39:00 AM

Written in one of your more, less common, pensive moods I should say...certainly is thought-provoking...makes an instant impression upon the reader. Excellent piece of original poetic endeavour, Andrea -- enjoyed! My very best regards as always -- cheers! :) john

Bryan Norton

Date: 2/7/2021 7:44:00 PM

Listen to Fields of St. Etienne by Mary Hopkin.

Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 2/7/2021 10:31:00 AM

You did this one very well. Not easy to be a soldiers wife. All the best for contest. Take care Rama

Paul Callus

Date: 2/6/2021 1:53:00 PM

A sweet and sour start to a marital relationship. Hope there will be a follow-up on a happier note. Regards // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 2/6/2021 8:44:00 AM

Hi Andrea, In a few words, you expressed the contest theme very well. I hope he returns from the hiatus. Best wishes in the contest:-) Alexis

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/6/2021 6:00:00 AM

I wonder will love be able to stay alive or will it die under those circumstances? Reads like a good contender for it raises questions. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 2/6/2021 2:57:00 AM

Such hiatus happen too often. Pity. ~~

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/5/2021 4:53:00 PM

Oh how hard that would be!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/5/2021 3:09:00 PM

Good one Andrea, a scene played out many times over the years. Enjoy your weekend Tom