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Never Stood a Chance

eggshell dreams porcelain heart cast iron sky 5/12/2019 MAY 2019 PREMIER 4 Poetry Contest Brian Strand, Sponsor

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/5/2019 6:13:00 PM

Hello P.S. Awtry, Yep! never stood a chance. have a nice evening my friend.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 6/5/2019 6:52:00 PM

Hi there Darlene! Good to hear from you! Hope you are having a good day. :) ~ps

Panagiota Romios

Date: 6/1/2019 7:37:00 PM

Magic! Panagiota

P.S. Awtry
Date: 6/1/2019 11:08:00 PM

Thank you Panagiota :) -ps

Andrew Fairchild

Date: 5/22/2019 9:11:00 PM

What a knockout piece! In only seven words! My hat is off to you -- heck, I'll EAT my hat, if I ever find one I like more!

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/23/2019 7:03:00 AM

This one sort of landed on me. I’m glad you liked t :) -ps

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 5/21/2019 9:01:00 PM

I love this poem and I like your win!

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/21/2019 10:04:00 PM

Thank you Timothy :) ~ps

L. J. Carber

Date: 5/15/2019 7:47:00 AM

Nicely done-- feels like a haiku-- congrats on your win.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/15/2019 7:52:00 AM

Thank you very much LJ :). -ps

Susan Ashley

Date: 5/14/2019 3:02:00 PM

P.S., it is my wonderful pleasure to return to offer you my congratulations for your well-deserved win with this evocative and emotive gem. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/14/2019 3:09:00 PM

Thank you so much Susan. You are too kind! :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/14/2019 7:20:00 AM

It takes talent to say so much with such few words. Congratson a fine win..

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/14/2019 9:24:00 AM

Thank you Richard! This one just sort of popped in my head...

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 5/13/2019 11:10:00 PM

Wonderful contrast

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/14/2019 9:24:00 AM

Thank you Timothy :)

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 5/13/2019 12:43:00 PM

This conjures so much! Congratulations for your win! xomo

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/13/2019 1:39:00 PM

Thank you Maureen :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/13/2019 9:46:00 AM

Wonderful, wonderful placement in Brian's contest, P.S. The brittle shell restored again to its fragile perfection. Nice! :) gw

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/13/2019 10:28:00 AM

"the brittle shell restored again to its fragile perfection" NOW THAT IS A POEM! Thank you dear poet! ~ps

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/13/2019 8:52:00 AM

Back with well deserved congrats, PS.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/13/2019 9:20:00 AM

Thank you Line :) ~ps

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/12/2019 10:14:00 PM

Powerful imagery, PS. Well penned.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/13/2019 8:29:00 AM

Thank you Line. I very much appreciate your comments :) ~ps

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/12/2019 10:13:00 PM

Wonderful! I can't add anything meaningful to Susan's comment (below), so I'll just second every word she wrote. Lovely! Best wishes, Gershon

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/13/2019 8:28:00 AM

Oh, good! I am glad you liked it. Thank you :) ~ps

Susan Ashley

Date: 5/12/2019 8:36:00 PM

Vivid emotions vibrate softly with such sad beauty, P.S. A great title crowns your poignant piece of heartbreak and your last line makes for an powerful statement of sorrow.. your artistry shines! Love it and a fav. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you.. ~Susan

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/12/2019 8:44:00 PM

Susan, you are so lovely. Your talent shines so brightly, but your graciousness does, too! I am honored to have your kind remarks. <3