Milkweed

The capsule burst open
  Fuzzy floss spills out
Soft white parachutes 
  for small seeds that yearn
     to float away like dreams


January 8, 2017

Contest 261 - Any form, any topic, max of 5 lines
Sponsored by Brian Strand
6th place

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Date: 7/24/2018 7:17:00 AM
A beautiful poem. Belated congrats on your win.
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Date: 1/27/2017 8:50:00 PM
So nice!! I once did one called Dandelion wishing and it was a little bit like this one. Glad you got a placement from Brian. BIG congrats.
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 1/27/2017 9:51:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea.
Date: 1/15/2017 10:37:00 PM
A lovely description of the milkweed pods! Thank you for posting it and for stopping by to read my take on Mr. Trump. Best to you. / M
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 1/27/2017 9:50:00 PM
Thank you for stopping by, Maurice.
Date: 1/13/2017 12:07:00 PM
Great subject to write about! Congrats Agnes! :-)
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 1/27/2017 9:50:00 PM
Thank you, Mark.
Date: 1/11/2017 2:58:00 AM
...to save the monarchs! Great poem with conservation implications. I loved it as I love nature. Very nice. Congratulations on your win. :) Hugs, Dane Ann
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 1/12/2017 8:18:00 AM
Thank you, Dane Ann.
Date: 1/10/2017 11:41:00 PM
Captivating write! Congrats!
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 1/12/2017 8:18:00 AM
Thank you, Sushma.
Date: 1/10/2017 5:22:00 PM
Wonderful write and win...Congrats
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 1/12/2017 8:18:00 AM
Thank you, Joseph.
Date: 1/9/2017 6:25:00 AM
Beautiful Agnes, to see these seeds floating on a breeze is a magical sight.
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 1/9/2017 1:47:00 PM
Thank you, Chris.
Date: 1/8/2017 9:26:00 PM
That would be a poet's description, Mrs Agnes. Beautifully done, as usual:)
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 1/9/2017 1:46:00 PM
Thank you, Daniel.
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