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Poetic Form: Free Verse

Inspired: 2023 October 30

 

*2nd Pace*
Keep, Knock, Knotty Words
Contest Judged: 2023 November 01
Sponsored by: Constance La France

 

HMS: 2,2,5,6 x 4 stanzas
Image: "I don't fear you, Michael, but I dread you." by FirstPost.com

Pin de Wlsghk en ?? en 2023 | Lineas decorativas, Marcos para texto, Dibujos de labios

My mom called it, her treasured keepsake, of that, I remember. A game we played, called finders keepers, that too, I remember. Though not a game, friends keep a secret, times, I can't remember. Game of Life, those friends ... keeping closer, enemies ... remember.

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Date: 11/2/2023 9:04:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. What a creative write. I let my enemies go. No need for them.... Have Blessed Day...........................
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Date: 11/2/2023 9:07:00 AM
Lol, Paula! Methinks that's best too! Aloha, William
Date: 10/31/2023 11:07:00 AM
i like the several ways you showed your memories of "Keep"
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Date: 10/31/2023 12:21:00 PM
I drew the last straw being #35 in this contest, literally grasping at straws and whipping this slider. Phew! Aloha, William
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