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( hold on to this anchor please.)   5/2/25   Writing prompts 16 lines or less.

contest sponsor Miranda Hawley.  This is an old Diamante revamped.

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Hold on to the anchor

Despair lonely empty slipping, sliding, sinking family, friends, faith, anchor holding, helping, healing, precious priceless Hope
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Goldsmith Avatar
March 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your creative write. Have a blessed day with your win................
mysore Avatar
March 2, 2025 at 4:34 AM
interesting write. congratulations on your win dear poet. cheers!!!
Hawley Avatar
March 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Diamante poems are fun to write, and they are also fun to read. I like it that you started out with the bad and worked your way to the good. Congratulations on your win in my contest.
Foster Avatar
March 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Many thanks Miranda, I admit I’m happier with a shorter forms. cheers.
Mckeithan Avatar
February 5, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Excellent diamante. Like how you go from despair to hope in that direction.
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