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Meandering

I followed paths, meandering And noting all the joys of spring – The trees in blossom, bright green grass, All seen without a pane of glass Preventing me from such a treat – The scent of flowers, soft and sweet. This all took place in early morn Beyond my walk, for I was torn With wanting to remain outside Or following the stay-in guide. My compromise – some extra time, Not yet considered as a crime. The park was empty, so I heard The chirp and twitter of each bird. I breathed in deep without my mask, Nobody taking me to task. At last, fulfilled, I headed home, Content enough to write my poem. May 2, 2020 “Spring Rhyme Poetry Contest” sponsored by Emile Pinet

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Date: 6/2/2020 11:55:00 PM
Sounds like a lovely morning, Ilene.
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Date: 5/9/2020 6:37:00 PM
Ilene, a gorgeous spring write and a fine win. Congratulations~ ~ John
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Date: 5/9/2020 10:20:00 AM
Congratulations Ilene! Your refreshing poem earned “Third” place in my contest. It made me want to get out and take in spring's beauty and aroma, well done my friend.
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 5/9/2020 2:09:00 PM
thank you so much, emile! i'm thrilled to be on your winners' list!
Date: 5/6/2020 2:54:00 PM
I wasn't feeling tiptop for several days, Ilene, so I did virtually nothing, except took the dog out and got some fresh air along with many naps. I drafted, very quickly, a few poems on Trump which I now must edit to my satisfaction. I enjoyed "Meandering", particularly these lines: "The trees in blossom, bright green grass, / All seen without a pane of glass." Thanks for the stop by. / M
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Date: 5/4/2020 6:33:00 AM
I am so glad I live in the country where no one is coming within a thousand yards of me; so very very glad! This poem reminds me to be grateful so thank you.
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Date: 5/3/2020 1:37:00 PM
When something is taken away, it is always missed, so please keep writing such eloquent and charming verses! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 5/3/2020 1:05:00 PM
So nice, Ilene. Are you allowed in the Big Apple to go into parks? Everyone in Utah is going to parks or walking around in their neighborhoods. You kind of wrote a bit like I did when I did my poem For Normalcy.
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Rico Leffanta
Date: 5/3/2020 1:38:00 PM
I thought everyone in Utah was out looking for Jonathan Seagull? Aloha! Rico
Date: 5/2/2020 9:52:00 PM
Three cheers for compromise! Great executive decision-making there, Ilene! Wonderful poem! :) gw
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Date: 5/2/2020 7:50:00 PM
Enjoyed this. Having a dog, having to walk it, is key to my sanity at the best of times, and ooh la la, the worst of times especially so. Mo hugs
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Date: 5/2/2020 5:51:00 PM
absolutely charming Ilene you are up with the lark enjoying the beauty of the nature around you - something many people just take for granted, enjoy your morning walks, son came out with us today, walked by the coast it was glorious:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 5/2/2020 5:23:00 PM
A rather fine piece ilene, lovely rhyme and flow with good expression too. Take care and keep safe and well,Blessings always,Gordon
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