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In the Hours Before Sunrise

The night's been a cold lonely sullen refuge Stifling clouds of shadow will soon dissipate While the city indifferent still seems fast asleep I’ve said my all goodbyes to the tune of violins Withered brittle leaves stirring as death circles Cold winds whirl and no one will see my tears Submitted on May 25, 2019 for contest ARBITRIUM DIVISA sponsored by GREGORY R BARDEN - excerpt from my poem A Waltz In The Dark

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John Hamilton

Date: 6/14/2019 12:27:00 PM

A mini masterpiece Line, congrats on the win, now I must go and read the source poem from which it was taken!

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/14/2019 1:37:00 PM

Thanks, John, for your most appreciated visit and compliment.

Kenneth Brenner

Date: 6/14/2019 4:16:00 AM

Absolutely, "gripping" Line. I'm sure you scoured to find this mini work of class. A story within a story. Great job and congrats :-)

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/14/2019 8:00:00 AM

Thanks, Kenneth, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/13/2019 6:00:00 PM

Connie said it best: beautifully poignant! Congratulations on the win, Line.

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/13/2019 9:17:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea. Much appreciated.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/13/2019 2:54:00 PM

This is beautifully poignant Line. Congratulations on your podium win! : ) xxoo

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/13/2019 9:18:00 PM

Thank you so much, Connie. Most appreciated.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/13/2019 1:53:00 PM

I missed this somehow, but its haunting images chill my soul: Let play the violins of autumn winds! Away the last leaf. (Brrrr.)...And congrats on the honor of a win in Gregory's contest, as we all know how high his standards are. Warmest wishes, Line. ~ Gershon

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/13/2019 2:14:00 PM

Thank you so much, Gershon. Most appreciated.