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Lanterne

A lanterne is a type of poem that has one syllable in the first line, two syllables in the second line, three syllables in the third line, four syllables in the fourth line, and one syllable in the fifth line that relates to the first word of the poem.

Love and Hate

Joy is a precursor for feelings of love. Hurt often fortifies resentment with hate. (Lanterne) Mar. 05, 2019 Light up the Page Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Joseph May
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Barden Avatar
March 10, 2019 at 10:14 PM
A sincere congratulations on your win in Joseph's "Lanterne" contest, Emile - blessings and best wishes, and keep that ink flowing, my friend! :-)
Pinet Avatar
March 11, 2019 at 7:48 AM
Thanks so much Gregory, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Roper Avatar
March 10, 2019 at 8:25 PM
Congratulations, Emile. Hugs Eve~`*
Pinet Avatar
March 11, 2019 at 7:48 AM
Thanks Eve, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Allison Avatar
March 10, 2019 at 6:24 PM
so true Emile, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Pinet Avatar
March 11, 2019 at 7:47 AM
Thanks Jan, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
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March 9, 2019 at 8:37 AM
- Congratulations on your winning poem: Love and Hate, Emile :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Pinet Avatar
March 9, 2019 at 11:46 AM
Thanks Anne-Lise, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Johnson Avatar
March 5, 2019 at 7:48 PM
Great Job, Emile. I tried to answer by Soup mail but I don't think it went. I got your message okay. My email is [email protected] Joyce
Pinet Avatar
March 5, 2019 at 7:51 PM
Thanks Joyce, I got your Soupmail my friend, Emile.
Kendrick Avatar
March 5, 2019 at 10:58 AM
Good one. Reads like a good contender for the contest. Thanks for the honor of placing in your contest. I appreciate being in the list. Sara
Pinet Avatar
March 5, 2019 at 11:10 AM
Thanks Sara, I appreciate your participation my friend, Emile.
Gauthier Avatar
March 5, 2019 at 8:38 AM
Well done, Emile.
Pinet Avatar
March 5, 2019 at 10:49 AM
Thanks Line, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
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