Notes About The Poem

8/25/2026

This Week's Official PoetrySoup Wheel Challenge

Challenge Dates: August 24, 2026 - August 30, 2026.

Poetry Wheel Challenge:

Theme: Destiny
Emotion: Joy
Color: Sapphire
Season: Midwinter
Form: Free Verse
Object: Crown
Verb: Carry

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Midwinter's Solstice

I carry the sapphire
           crown of kings
     'Tis my joy and
                destiny's delight
Midwinter's solitary
           solstice sings
     Return of longer
                days and light
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Kitchin Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Mark, so well penned for the challenge.
Toney Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Much appreciated, Tania. 😊
Lane Avatar
August 25, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Excellently written to cover all the required elements, Mark! ⭐
Toney Avatar
August 25, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Thank you kindly, Lin. 😊
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