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Keola - Terza Rima

Quote by Oscar Wilde What plagues you so, fourth season of the year? You seem compelled to bluster, snow, and hail; how bleak to find you so devoid of cheer. You rob from us the leaves, our skin turns pale for sun's lack; bitter cold draws wintry gloom onto our visage, trials yet assail. O sister spring, roses are your bright bloom; while life rebounds, how often are your skies and streams the reasons blessings fill your womb. Admittedly, though winter drowns in sighs, her snows are spring's redemption in disguise. Written 2 Feb 2022

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Date: 7/27/2022 1:32:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. A Creative write. Have a blessed day writing away...............
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John Watt
Date: 7/27/2022 11:16:00 PM
Thank you Paula for the congrats and blessings. Hope you have a great day ~ John
Date: 7/26/2022 9:28:00 PM
Beautiful write, John, you paint this verse as a painting with life. Congratulations on your win in William's contest. Many blessings...
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Date: 7/26/2022 9:48:00 PM
That comment coming from such a talented painter makes me so happy, Eve. Thank you! Hugs ~ John
Date: 7/26/2022 7:15:00 PM
Artful execution of a difficult form and great hidden message. A winner in my book. Best. ~Eric
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John Watt
Date: 7/26/2022 9:48:00 PM
Thank you for the visit, Eric. I so enjoyed your entry as well ~ John
Date: 7/26/2022 2:46:00 PM
I am so thrilled to see this is one of the winning poems, John, your verse is so smooth and your message of redemption profound (I would have placed it higher in my opinion) congratulations, my poet brother :)
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Date: 7/26/2022 9:47:00 PM
Thank you for your shared celebration, Michelle. I am so proud of you for coming in first in this very challenging contest. As I mentioned in my comment, I wasn't thinking about writing this until I saw your entry. Your terza rima looked so graceful and the hidden quote was like creating a puzzle for others to solve. Thank you!
Date: 7/26/2022 2:28:00 AM
Once again had the pleasure of reading this beautiful poem. Congratulations John on your great win in this great contest!
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John Watt
Date: 7/26/2022 9:45:00 PM
Thank you for returning with congrats and more kind words, Valsa. So glad you enjoyed reading this. God bless ~ John
Date: 7/26/2022 1:58:00 AM
John I am so glad to see this outstanding entry on the winner’s list. Congratulations my friend. I just couldn’t quit grasp the concept of the contest until it was too late. Blessings xxoo
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John Watt
Date: 7/26/2022 9:45:00 PM
Connie, I appreciate your stopping by with such thoughtful words. I was just telling Michelle that it was reading her entry that first turned the light on for me... I was confused at first by the requirements. Blessings to you ~ John
Date: 3/4/2022 8:36:00 AM
This is a wonderful entry ! Your poem has a touch of elegance, not wordy, but profound in its essence and message ! Best of luck in the contest !
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John Watt
Date: 3/4/2022 5:27:00 PM
Valsa, thank you for your visit today and such a lovely comment. Hope you are enjoying your weekend ~ John
Date: 2/8/2022 1:02:00 PM
Oh beautifully done.
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John Watt
Date: 2/8/2022 11:18:00 PM
Thank you, MLK, much appreciated.
Date: 2/4/2022 7:31:00 PM
I see we share a love of the terza rima! This abounds with your classic elegance and effortless rhyming - very clever to tie in the quote with the theme - and your final couplet simply sublime - this is a strong contender indeed~
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John Watt
Date: 2/6/2022 2:09:00 PM
Grateful (again) for your specific mentions. I feel that helps make me a better writer. Thank you for your time and ongoing support (and for the inspiration to use a terza rima!)
Date: 2/4/2022 7:17:00 PM
hoping to see this a top winner. Let me go see if I have missed anything new of yours.
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John Watt
Date: 2/6/2022 2:03:00 PM
Thank you my friend
Date: 2/3/2022 2:07:00 PM
John so nice to read you once again! Love it!:)
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John Watt
Date: 2/3/2022 5:27:00 PM
Thank you Brenda! Good to see you again.
Date: 2/3/2022 9:45:00 AM
Excellent writing, John! If I were wearing a hat I’d tip it to you in acknowledgment of your superior talent.
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John Watt
Date: 2/3/2022 12:10:00 PM
A tip of the invisible hat to you, my friend. Once again, you are generous in your assessment. Thank you for your encouraging presence here at Soup. God bless your day ~ John
Date: 2/2/2022 3:21:00 PM
Wow you nailed this challenge
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John Watt
Date: 2/2/2022 9:54:00 PM
Thank you, my friend. You know your words mean a lot to me.
Date: 2/2/2022 10:06:00 AM
This is darned good, John. I mean really, really good! All of the entries I have read are fascinating and well done. I think this one will rise to the top, frankly! If not, I'll certainly be surprised.
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John Watt
Date: 2/2/2022 9:54:00 PM
Wow, thank you for the heartwarming vote of confidence, Milton! I think William is on to something with this new form, every entry I've read seems inspired. Appreciate your visit and your wonderful encouragement.
Date: 2/2/2022 7:55:00 AM
WOW John! I can see how this may be his top winner! You have outdone yourself in this contest. I wasn’t even sure I understood what he wanted but now I understand. This is fantastic writing my friend. Bravo! Blessings xxoo
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/9/2022 5:28:00 AM
I came back to Fave this John. ; )
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John Watt
Date: 2/2/2022 9:25:00 AM
I'm sure you are up to the challenge, Connie. I appreciate your vote of confidence and kind review, dear friend. Thank you for your lovely thoughts. Enjoy your day ~ John

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