Ode To Petra

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O A poem inspired by one of the wonders of the world_ I was in this place last Oct. 22, 2013

You are a Venus of beauty multiplying at night, As your City Lights adorably carpet each mountain, The moon smiles above you with its gleam so bright; A breathtaking view which a repertoire cannot even contain In admiration of your panorama springing like a fountain. The sun rejoices each day upon your vast splendid arid ground, As spectators stride along your cascading stream of gorges, You enchantingly cradle them into your bosom blissfully around; Your architectural stone-mountain range spectacularly astonishes, You are a Rose City- all is agog with your carved stones in red roses. Oh, Petra! You’re widely admired with your unique environment, A treasure of the world, the Nabataeans’ magnificent masterpiece; A haven of everyone’s dream to ride and walk on every pavement, Catering sumptuous experience in lavish pleasure making all feel at peace, And ‘tis ballad of mine isn’t even enough to laud your great wonder and grace.
Nov. 12, 2013 6.36 pm Petra , Jordan is really a very beautiful city/place! I was there last Oct. 21-22, 2013. My avatar was taken there;)))) First Place Contest: Best Poetic Form Judged: 11/17/13 Sponsor: My greatest poet & sis PD Fifth Place Contest: Any Subject, Any Form Judged: 11/15/13 Sponsor: Poet Charlotte Puddifoot

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Date: 11/20/2013 8:15:00 PM
Hello my beautiful and sweet Leo, stopping by to read this one again,.,,, , Congratulations on your win ~xox~ LINDA good night...
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Date: 11/18/2013 8:43:00 PM
Beautiful write. I was drawn into it, transported. Congratulations on placing :) you deserved it! ^ ^
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Date: 11/18/2013 5:19:00 PM
Wonderful piece..Nice write...Congrats on your superb win...
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Date: 11/18/2013 4:48:00 PM
Awww, a beautiful picture you've painted here. Clearly you were deeply moved by this locale, as was I when reading your poem. Good poetry, my young friend. Licia :-)
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Date: 11/18/2013 10:57:00 AM
Sounds like a beautiful place and you describe it as though you wish you'd never left! Sounds heavenly... enjoyed your poetic pen!
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Date: 11/18/2013 7:32:00 AM
an astoundingly beautiful pen Leonora you take your reader there congrats Shadow x smile hug
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Date: 11/17/2013 9:15:00 PM
Lovely form, Leonora. Congrats!
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Date: 11/17/2013 8:20:00 PM
Congratulations on the fine win, Leo
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Date: 11/17/2013 6:32:00 PM
Congrats on a great win. (: ) Jenish.
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Date: 11/17/2013 5:42:00 PM
Lovely imagery and presence. One is transported to witness all made new again. Congratulations.
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Date: 11/17/2013 3:47:00 PM
Leo, thank you for all the nice visits this morning,, I enjoyed this poem this poem the first time I read and comment the poem.. After reading it a 3rd time, I was amazed with the architectural imagery... Loving this one again my BFF..., thank you for the fine win..... Sending hugs: -) Thank you for the support. always~ LINDA
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Date: 11/17/2013 2:17:00 PM
Interesting and informative work..I am glad that you got to visit and even have a picture taken there..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
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Date: 11/17/2013 12:18:00 PM
Sounds wondorous. The shape of your poem reminds me of a mountain near where I was born. The mountain is called Mount Cheminnis located near Virginiatown in Northern Ontario. Google it, it is a very unusual mountain in the middle of nowhere. No other mountains anywhere in site.
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Date: 11/17/2013 11:50:00 AM
picturesque view of petra with such emotional and spiritual sighs, lorrie... hope you are good and that your family is safe from any after shock of the haiyan event... it will soon be december, are you coming home?... stay well, sis... :) hugggs
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Date: 11/16/2013 8:22:00 AM
Congrats on the win, Leonora, it's a splendid piece of work!!
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Date: 11/16/2013 12:45:00 AM
Breathtaking view, creatively written from a great poet :) ;) Hope to be in that place soon!!!! start saving...Thanks for sharing this my dear friend Leonora. God bless you always. ;) mwuah!!
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Date: 11/15/2013 7:45:00 PM
I wish I could see it too. Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
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Date: 11/15/2013 6:31:00 PM
I just thought this was a lovely little glittering gem of a piece; a very upbeat, beautiful description of the place - congrats on your win in my contest! :)
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Date: 11/13/2013 11:04:00 PM
Hi, my BFF...stopping by to say good night. ...just got back in from out of town. .. hugs... love love... forever sis....pd
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Date: 11/13/2013 3:23:00 PM
Wow! That sounds about right.Must be a beauty to behold. Women should have their place amongst men..they are d bedrock of every society so should be recognized and respected. Thanks for your lovely words,I really felt better when I saw ur sweet comments,the honor is mine my lady. Love u a lot Alwaz, Based On Belief.
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Date: 11/13/2013 12:13:00 PM
I wondered if this write was about Petra the City good to read the of the impressions you experienced on visiting there Leonora,i have seen video footage aquaintances of mine showed me of the Visit they had made there; it is a truly remarkable place, keep well, Joe..)
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Date: 11/12/2013 11:18:00 PM
Excellent. Very enlightening write. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs
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Date: 11/12/2013 6:12:00 PM
Galinta, a very wonderful poem with grace written by invoking the Roman goddess of love and beauty Venus.Great poem.Love this one. (: ) Jenish.
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Date: 11/12/2013 12:09:00 PM
- A beautiful ode to Petra - Love your lines at the end :::: A haven of everyone's dream to ride and walk on every pavement, Catering sumptuous experience in lavish pleasure making all feel at peace, And 'tis ballad of mine is not even enough two honors your great wonder and grace. ::::: - Soooo beautiful my dear friend Leonora !!! - you've had a really rich experience journey. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 11/12/2013 12:08:00 PM
Hi Leonora, Awesome tribute write from you! Ken
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