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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! Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply Newton Ranaweera Date: 10/29/2020 6:26:00 PM Thank you so much, Gershon, for your great comment!!