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"dust scent through cold trampled field whilst butterflies hung by their wings to dry" - 'Time lost all realism' I've surveyed the road from 'time' to 'time' and saw Savoir-Vivre. I will never be that woman; I've tied goats by 'their' necks in meadows 'to' graze and went home without remorse. I still let my purpose wandered, 'lost,' like a panic, or like the 'flies' that 'buttered' the 'wings' of airplanes to hijack rides to where they are blown as 'dust' into 'Realism.' At dawn, I milked cows just beyond the 'trampled' green, found 'butter' and called the vet to check for cancer. This is realism. We've sung songs 'by Eve,' then I 'dried' up and was BLOWN AWAY. ... and when the 'cold' came 'through' the legs of the trees, I became a 'Roper,' catching Autumn's 'scents' which is 'hung' up on waiting, and 'whilst' it lingers in these 'fields,' ... ... I stole a quote from Eve Roper. That is 'all' I did. (Note: the first and second stanza of the poem are from Eve Roper's poem, "Time lost all realism." The third stanza is the title of the poem. I have used all the words in the lines and title in my poem ... and I confess to what I did).

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Date: 4/13/2020 11:05:00 PM
Francis, a very well written poem and your creative words. I like it. :) I usually don't write dark poems, but when I saw the photo I fell in love with it and had to write what the photo was trying to relate. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
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Francis Brown
Date: 4/15/2020 11:55:00 PM
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Date: 4/13/2020 1:50:00 PM
- Wonderful poetic lines ... congratulations on your win, Francis :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Francis Brown
Date: 4/15/2020 11:55:00 PM
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Date: 4/13/2020 7:35:00 AM
You confused me here.. You say you took her poem, but it is only two lines.. However, it was a good poem and I have placed you in the contest..
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Francis Brown
Date: 4/15/2020 11:57:00 PM
I took only a quote. Thanks
Date: 4/9/2020 2:26:00 AM
Oh Boy...I love this one ... and when the 'cold' came 'through' the legs of the trees, I became a 'Roper,' catching Autumn's 'scents' which is 'hung' up... Great piece.
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Francis Brown
Date: 4/9/2020 10:48:00 PM
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