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In early spring’s afterglow Egrets head north as winds row; Dwelling on lattice of plains And coo warble mild refrains-- How migrant journey stirs on When April wakes with delight Until lull of morn is done-- A homecoming … our birds' rite ! Eight Lines Contest of Joseph May 5/31/2018 7 syls per line via www.howmanysyllables.com

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Date: 6/5/2018 10:58:00 AM
An artist eye sees the imagery in nature,nette, great rhyme and flow of the verse. Congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve
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Date: 6/5/2018 2:33:00 AM
Nature personified, Nette. Congratulations.
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Date: 6/4/2018 6:31:00 AM
Congratulations on your win with this beautiful poem of nature.
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Date: 6/3/2018 9:29:00 PM
Congrats on your top win, nette.
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Date: 6/3/2018 7:03:00 PM
"A rite of passage".. Congrats on your win Nette
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Date: 6/3/2018 6:31:00 PM
Congratulations for your win Nette :)
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Date: 5/31/2018 8:37:00 AM
Nicely done my friend...all the best for a win...love and light...^WW^
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Date: 5/31/2018 7:39:00 AM
Fantastic imagery! Is like I see them fly dearest, nette! Much enjoyed my friend!
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Date: 5/31/2018 6:19:00 AM
Loveley verse on migration Nette, you are at one with nature, It's in your words Tom.
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Date: 5/30/2018 10:30:00 PM
Excellent portrait especially for bird watchers. I see a few swallows coming, muse of nature! A homecoming indeed; this image sink on my mind.
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Date: 5/30/2018 7:35:00 PM
Migration has never sounded so beautiful, nette. Reads like a winner!
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Date: 5/30/2018 7:00:00 PM
my yard is always filled with egrets marching across my lawn...you are in tune with nature dear poet, love the sense of time passing...good luck
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Date: 5/30/2018 4:30:00 PM
Excellent poetry, nette. Best for a BIG win.
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Date: 5/30/2018 3:09:00 PM
Fabulous! :) xomo!
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Date: 5/30/2018 2:39:00 PM
- A beautiful time, Nette - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 5/30/2018 2:28:00 PM
Beautiful words Nette..
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Date: 5/30/2018 2:05:00 PM
Lovely poem...I hope they have green cards since they are migrating...All the best nette
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