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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

heartbreaksorrowfree verse

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Darlene De Beaulieu

June 5, 2019 at 6:13 PM

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

P.S. Awtry

June 5, 2019 at 6:52 PM

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

Panagiota Romios

June 1, 2019 at 7:37 PM

Magic! Panagiota

P.S. Awtry

June 1, 2019 at 11:08 PM

Thank you Panagiota :) -ps

Andrew Fairchild

May 22, 2019 at 9:11 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

May 23, 2019 at 7:03 AM

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

Timothy Mcguire

May 21, 2019 at 9:01 PM

I love this poem and I like your win!

P.S. Awtry

May 21, 2019 at 10:04 PM

Thank you Timothy :) ~ps

L. J. Carber

May 15, 2019 at 7:47 AM

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

P.S. Awtry

May 15, 2019 at 7:52 AM

Thank you very much LJ :). -ps

Susan Ashley

May 14, 2019 at 3:02 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

May 14, 2019 at 3:09 PM

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

Richard Lamoureux

May 14, 2019 at 7:20 AM

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

P.S. Awtry

May 14, 2019 at 9:24 AM

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

Timothy Mcguire

May 13, 2019 at 11:10 PM

Wonderful contrast

P.S. Awtry

May 14, 2019 at 9:24 AM

Thank you Timothy :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

May 13, 2019 at 12:43 PM

This conjures so much! Congratulations for your win! xomo

P.S. Awtry

May 13, 2019 at 1:39 PM

Thank you Maureen :)

Gershon Wolf

May 13, 2019 at 9:46 AM

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

P.S. Awtry

May 13, 2019 at 10:28 AM

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

Line Gauthier

May 13, 2019 at 8:52 AM

Back with well deserved congrats, PS.

P.S. Awtry

May 13, 2019 at 9:20 AM

Thank you Line :) ~ps

Line Gauthier

May 12, 2019 at 10:14 PM

Powerful imagery, PS. Well penned.

P.S. Awtry

May 13, 2019 at 8:29 AM

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

Gershon Wolf

May 12, 2019 at 10:13 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

May 13, 2019 at 8:28 AM

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

Susan Ashley

May 12, 2019 at 8:36 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

May 12, 2019 at 8:44 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

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