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If there none to be of poetry The night would have no stars to guide love slaves their incentive to produce yet a simple flint to spark and swoon pulsating hearts their claim steads a blank page none commit to mind If there none to be of poetry Shakespeare would be a beggar on the streets of London for pence as Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet would be none to chapter or verse for fall as there be no impulsiveness of poor Romeo no sincerity nor persistence and from fair Juliet no thoughtfulness, caution or her maturity of her young age, and if their death is, it would be in vain If there none to be of poetry I would fail to peg my life from a wandering and be ever consumed passing by an emptied church made voiceless due to nonexistent hymns and psalms or gospel music, nor festive tunes to enlighten souls concerning merriment at the unparalleled holidays or bands to play and nothing but political and psychological tirades on the musicless auto radios offering for a boring ride If there none to be of poetry the world be eternally bane 2020 January 20 *2nd Place* If there was no poetry Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Silent One 2020 January 26 *3rd Place* STRAND CHOICE 6,any form,any theme Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Brian Strand

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Date: 1/28/2020 8:55:00 AM
Very nice, William. Congrats on your win my friend! CM
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Hilo Poet
Date: 1/28/2020 9:01:00 AM
Thanks, Charles -- Have a great day!~@wk
Date: 1/26/2020 5:59:00 PM
My friend once again congrats on a great win!;)
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Date: 1/26/2020 6:03:00 PM
Thanks, Brenda, have a great day!~@wk
Date: 1/26/2020 8:27:00 AM
- Congratulations on your great winning poem in S.O. contest, William :) - Have a lovely Sunday :) - // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 1/26/2020 8:37:00 AM
Thank you so very much, and likewise, a Great Sunday to you and your family!~@wk
Date: 1/26/2020 5:29:00 AM
I agree.. especially with those last words.. Congrats on your placement in the contest..
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Date: 1/26/2020 5:42:00 AM
Thank you very much, my poetic friend, for my placement, have a great day!~@wk

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