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Written: May 21, 2024, For Edward Ibeh Contest “If you look closely you can see that they are all interconnected, symbolic of a never-ending circle in which it is simply impossible for the dog to catch the rabbit.” — Kit Williams
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Witness divine—glorious wonders for mankind. Magnificent sky with swirling clouds that hide. Sunbeams brilliantly—brightening the earth. Moon warms the farmland for a night's worth. Witness the power of the jewels' harmless light.  Satin fuchsia flower buds sparkle at first sight. From pristine spot—amethyst wishes may sprout.  I wish to acquire beyond halcyon hues of stout. In symphony, raindrops adorn and stifle the land. Winter flakes coat the land and expand. Nature's lyrics are in varied and tidy dimensions. Calm woods, singing brooks, swift river distention. Cherish dear pets, nature, birds, and seafood. God's riches are bestowed nearby and cooed. This life is knit with family, love, zeal, and friends. We suffer agony and adore food, but not fiends. With a sight of ethereal happiness. look deeply and faithfully with sappiness. To prevent overlooking anything crucial. Reached elixir peaks—won a prize celestial. Look through a veil of belief, full of hope. A peek at divine glow and limitless scope. It's awe-inspiring getting close to nightfall. Strive for success—and never let yourself fall. Look at the rain cloud—raindrops might fall. But beyond, light radiates out from its crawl. Witness the butterfly—which is truly rare. Bear note of its progress as it climbed in the air. In Stygian hues, we sank over brink of death. A supple poise, a tale of dichotomy, an eerie lethe. It is a timeless being—never altering itself in light. Disease, warfare, belief, and culture sham sight. Behold a charming face adorned with a smile. Then delve inwardly—descry heart beguile. It is akin to a dawn breaking on the horizon. Time is never idle for anyone, wax or wizen. Rising costs and overworked staff members. Stretch your horizons—discover raw tempers. Judges' words rang out in a split legal system: "Jail!" Marvel at ethereal entities veiled by mortal trails.

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Date: 7/1/2024 5:22:00 AM
Wow, this poem is simply outstanding, Lasaad! I absolutely loved it. Heartiest congratulations on your top win in my contest!
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Date: 6/25/2024 10:09:00 PM
"Cherish dear pets, nature, birds, and seafood. God's riches are bestowed nearby and cooed. This life is knit with family, love, zeal, and friends." Despite the man made horrors and distress, this world is so full of beauty. Just by a casual reading of your poem, one's eyes get opened to the plethora of beauty that surrounds us. This earth is never bereft of loveliness or things of delight. We have pets, family and friends to love. The beautiful sky and heavenly bodies, the flowers that bloom and wither, all these escort us to vast and sunny realms of delight, provided we look closely! A lovely poem where the right words and their usage create a mesmerizing effect. Congratulations dear friend on your win.
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Date: 5/28/2024 8:51:00 AM
SP, The beauty you describe seems to transition to some of the things we might consider less pleasant, but your last line reminds us that the ethereal entities are still out there. It's a bit of a challenge to try to decode the messages you create, but it is also fun!!! If I get anything wrong, please don't hesitate to correct my suppositions.
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Date: 5/22/2024 4:12:00 AM
So much inspiration conveyed through your words of wisdom my friend.---This life is knit with family, love, zeal, and friends---Behold a charming face adorned with a smile---
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Date: 5/22/2024 1:09:00 AM
Your technique is impeccable, with great vision, diction, and metaphors. Spirituality is the underlying of this poem.
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Date: 5/21/2024 11:51:00 PM
Dr Sotto what a spiritually meaningful poem, great reminder to us all to look through veil of belief to appreciate whats all around, you’ve woven metaphors to paint imagery with excellent diction using poetic techniques that are so impressive dr sotto! I really love the lines “Nature's lyrics are in varied and tidy dimensions. Calm woods, singing brooks, swift river distention.” Music and lyrics of nature i see and hear through your well articulated lines! Best wishes! Well done! A fave
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