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My Treasure: Love Letters

I burnt. I burnt my letters, problem begetters, The fondly collected bundle of love letters, My precious treasure … due to social fetters. Flames rose sky high, sky high...high And my heart grieved; did sigh...sigh. Blazing shreds of letters … sky high … flew, Sighing, sobbing, grieving; feebly bidding me adieu. *A 1st Place*in the following contest (judged on Nov. 3, 2020) Oct. 29, 2020 COMPLETELY YOUR CHOICE(37) any theme any form Poetry Contest Contest Sponsor: Brian Strand

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 11/15/2020 10:51:00 AM

Newton, back with congratulations on your winning poem!

Newton Ranaweera
Date: 11/15/2020 6:17:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sam, for this great comment and congratulations!!

Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/30/2020 9:24:00 AM

There is such a plaintive, lyrical quality to your poem Newton - almost like the rhythm of flames. I like your last line. Best wishes for the contest!

Newton Ranaweera
Date: 10/30/2020 1:15:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sam, for this great comment. I feel so humbled!!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/30/2020 6:27:00 AM

- I have burned mine too, Newton ... old love that did not last a lifetime ... a wonderful contribution to this contest, best wishes for a top win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Newton Ranaweera
Date: 10/30/2020 1:15:00 PM

Thank you so much, Anne-Lise, for this immensely great, and lovely comment!!

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/29/2020 7:45:00 PM

Newton, the sad passionate action of burning love letters is expressed with such poetic beauty! I admire the artistry of your angst. Best wishes for a win.. ~Susan

Newton Ranaweera
Date: 10/29/2020 8:03:00 PM

Thank you so much, Susan, for this impressively beautiful and generous comment!!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/29/2020 5:32:00 PM

oh no, never burn love letters!! (I have mine hidden in a treasure chest). One day I will get them out to see again!

Newton Ranaweera
Date: 10/29/2020 6:28:00 PM

Thank you so much, Andrea, for this lovely comment!! Sure, now I feel so sad for losing those letters, the treasure.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/29/2020 5:11:00 PM

Second thoughts there?! Good one, Newton. ~ Gershon

Newton Ranaweera
Date: 10/29/2020 6:26:00 PM

Thank you so much, Gershon, for your great comment!!