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*Image of Sunset Fisherman Sea by Pixabay. "We are all broken, that's how the light gets in." by Ernest Hemingway Land Lubber's Life Surging surf absorbs a tawny turf, Retreating ripples forms crisscrossing cripples, Shadowed shifts critters, scarecrows swifts, Goddesses, gods, oiled flattering facades, Spread souls consummate controls, Dawns day composing, *hart Hemingway, The Old Man and the Sea casting off. *hart: urban slang for someone who doesn't give up, no matter the challenges. 2021 November 28 *2nd Place* Alliterisen - 7 Lines ~~Joseph May: Judged 2021 November 29

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Constance La France

Date: 11/30/2021 9:50:00 AM

William, wonderful poem and a big congratulations on your win in Joseph's Alliterisen contest, great image also ~ peace and tranquility_Constance

Hilo Poet
Date: 11/30/2021 10:06:00 AM

My heartfelt gratitude, Constance, for your extended courtesies my friend, Aloha!

Joseph May

Date: 11/29/2021 5:47:00 PM

Wonderful write William, Congrats on your win

Hilo Poet
Date: 11/29/2021 5:56:00 PM

Thanks, Joseph, 'twas fun, Aloha!

Charles Messina

Date: 11/29/2021 5:16:00 PM

Aloha, William. Awesome poetry. Nicely done...Congrats on your winning poem. ~CM

Hilo Poet
Date: 11/29/2021 5:31:00 PM

Thanks for being nice, Charles, you did the simple math as I tussled amid trig and calc, nonetheless, you have my thanks, Aloha!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/29/2021 3:39:00 PM

You used sounds to great effect in this one, William. Cool imagery.

Hilo Poet
Date: 11/29/2021 5:13:00 PM

I thank you, Andrea, for your kindness and again my compliments, Aloha!

Sotto Poet

Date: 11/29/2021 6:30:00 AM

William, you have created a stunning poem. Your wonderful metaphors create a crystal-clear image! Best wishes in the contest.

Hilo Poet
Date: 11/29/2021 10:09:00 AM

Lasaad, as always I am appreciative of your thought-filled insights and hopeful upbeat my friend, Aloha!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/29/2021 5:07:00 AM

I like your poem and the quote you chose. All the best, William.

Hilo Poet
Date: 11/29/2021 10:05:00 AM

I'm glad you liked it, Vijay, and found his quote endearing. Thanks for boosting my spirit my friend, Aloha!

Jenna Logan

Date: 11/29/2021 3:42:00 AM

William, I love the way your Alliterisen turned out. I really like this form and wish you well in the contest. The painting you chose to accompany this poem is breathtaking! Oils are always boldly beautiful.

Hilo Poet
Date: 11/29/2021 6:04:00 PM

Joseph had a total of 23 entrants when the contest had closed and that I was number 23 -- "in the nick of time" -- methinks it's habitual, lol, Aloha!

Jenna Logan
Date: 11/29/2021 10:46:00 AM

You're quite welcome, William. Last or first, it was a winner to me.

Hilo Poet
Date: 11/29/2021 10:02:00 AM

My late entry -- believed to be the last -- I found Joseph's contest truly challenging, hence my theme! I am grateful, Jenna, for your words of expression and encouragement my friend, Aloha!