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For the Micro Poem Poetry Contest,
Sponsored by Ink Empress

Leaf

Red leaf with the stars, falling. Maroon dusk crawling. Twirling last dance! Prettier, livelier than ever before.
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Hind Avatar
May 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Very beautiful- "Maroon dusk crawling" just a lovely metaphor
Buehler Avatar
May 8, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Heartfelt thanks, dear Paige.
Empress Avatar
May 8, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Dear Evelyn, this is beautiful and so descriptive and creative how youv written for the prompt! Love the colors and how picturesque it is! I can see now the picture too and it goes very well with your word weaving too! Everything about this is stunning! Thank you for sharing! Congratulations on your top win! Sending you light
Buehler Avatar
May 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Deepest thanks for the great pleasure of your kind, thoughtful words, dear friend. They evoke inspiration and delight. I enjoyed your contest very much.
Andresen Avatar
May 8, 2025 at 1:47 AM
- Congratulations on your micro poem, Evelyn :) - hugs
Buehler Avatar
May 8, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Heartfelt thanks, Anne-Lise. hugs :)
Buhagiar Avatar
May 7, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Hopefully we'll get a result. A lovely short poem, much appreciated. Best for a win.
Buehler Avatar
May 7, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Thank you so much, Victor. :)
Rolland Avatar
May 1, 2025 at 3:22 AM
just beautiful, you are talented poet
Buehler Avatar
May 1, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Thank you so much, Yann. :)
Andresen Avatar
April 30, 2025 at 9:40 AM
- Beautiful to see with your words, Evelyn :) - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs
Buehler Avatar
April 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Thank you for the lovely compliment and well wishes, Anne-Lise. :) hugs
Greenhough Avatar
April 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I feel life, energy, and solace in your poem. It has a maroon quality, permeating a quiet environment. Summer has arrived. The words are lovely.
Buehler Avatar
April 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Hilda, thank you so much for your delightful remarks. Glad you enjoyed the colors and mood of the poem. Best wishes.
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