Life - a Nonet

Life might be compared to a Nonet; if words be deeds, how we flourish in the first several lines! But the lines, like time, start to dwindle midway. Last word; last line - Too fast we meet the end.
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Kayode Avatar
February 27, 2014 at 6:30 AM
A wonderful nonet is this,one that just x-rays life as it is, I fall for this Andrea.That is you.
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October 23, 2013 at 8:24 PM
Andrea, awesome Nonet form :) congrats... Love ~SKAT~
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October 22, 2013 at 10:23 PM
how did I miss all your wins, Andrea... congratulations in Dr Ram's contest... always~ LINDA
Anglesey Avatar
October 21, 2013 at 4:49 PM
A very compelling piece. Life flourishes and dwindles away. So creative in the Nonet form. Congrats on the win
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
October 21, 2013 at 10:38 AM
Wow, a well-deserved top placement!Congrats on your first place win, Andrea! Love and blessings, Rhonda
Jordan Avatar
October 21, 2013 at 8:53 AM
Nicely done, and I appreciate the metaphor. Congratulations... Jack
Seal Avatar
October 19, 2013 at 10:26 PM
What was it you were saying lol, Congratulations Petal, I knew it all along. Take care, Richard
Ligon Avatar
October 19, 2013 at 9:31 PM
Clever! Congratulations!
Gasun Avatar
October 19, 2013 at 10:44 AM
I love the way you've incorporated life to this very special and unique form of poem my dear friend Andrea. A deserved winning piece indeed! I'll definitely fave this. Thank you so much! My big hearty congratulations on your super win and the many other recent wins! Cheers and biggest hugs! love lots, Leonora
May Avatar
October 19, 2013 at 10:02 AM
congrats on a great win Andrea
Kendrick Avatar
October 19, 2013 at 5:58 AM
Way to go..Great win..Sara
Johnson Avatar
October 18, 2013 at 10:54 PM
Clever comparison. .Congratulatio on your win. Love, Joyce
Roberts Avatar
October 18, 2013 at 6:49 PM
Well deserved first place Andrea ....Seren
Arowolo Avatar
October 18, 2013 at 5:32 PM
Awesome piece,my dear friend.Beautiful write. Congrats on your win.
Manassian Avatar
October 18, 2013 at 2:45 PM
OH MY!!!! Absolutely superb! You are a crafty one...using the form itself to work for you! BRAVO!!! Hugs
Adams Avatar
October 18, 2013 at 11:47 AM
congrats on your first place win :) hugs
Liwayway Avatar
October 18, 2013 at 11:35 AM
Congratulations on your grand win friend Andrea, Big Big congratulations!!! Have a blessed day to you. :) :)
Richards Avatar
October 18, 2013 at 10:07 AM
Hooray for you Andrea.....top notch nonet!! I'm proud to share placement with the Soup's Sonnet Queen !! Congrats!
Mehta Avatar
October 18, 2013 at 6:17 AM
Congrats on the first place win in my contest, Andrea
Seal Avatar
October 15, 2013 at 8:34 PM
This poem has inspired me to finish one I've been working on for weeks, thank you Petal. I think you've added something to the meaning of life in this write. Take care, Richard
Deschler Avatar
October 15, 2013 at 6:30 PM
A very clever write, and so true! If only life could be reversed! This is another wonderful poem, Andrea! I wish you good luck in this contest, as well!
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October 12, 2013 at 12:02 PM
Wow, another great write, Andrea! Wish you all the best! Love, Hanitra
Cavanaugh Avatar
October 12, 2013 at 6:11 AM
Excellent! You've got a winner here.
Horne Avatar
October 11, 2013 at 2:34 PM
love it! A sure winner if for any contest. Have so much catching up to do - forgive my not reading more tonight, my friend
Kendrick Avatar
October 11, 2013 at 6:41 AM
Clever way to go for the contest..Enjoyed reading your contest entry this morning..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
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