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For the 'Oasis, Oblivion, Odyssey Words' Poetry Contest of Constance La France

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Odyssey

"What is an odyssey without a quest?" - quote by author of this poem

Over land and mountains, valleys and hills,
Daring on your own – to cross a vast sea,
You told me you had done this all just for thrills.
Surely you’d had other reasons to travel
So far from home and for two whole years.
Even now, I feel my life with you unravel.
Your wanderlust engulfs you, blinding you to my tears.
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Andresen Avatar
January 15, 2024 at 6:20 AM
- Written sensitively, Andrea - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs
Alex Avatar
January 14, 2024 at 9:14 PM
A grand acrostic on Odyssey. Congratulations!
La France Avatar
January 14, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Andrea, wonderfully penned and congratulations on your win in my contest, well done, Constance
Beaufort Avatar
January 7, 2024 at 8:38 AM
This has a rich message. The odyssey was great adventure, but you explore the other side along side. The way the acrostic functions here works in a remarkable way that will rumble around in my head for a while. Thanks for opening my thought process. This applies to all kind of things...obsession with work or anything else for that matter. It could even apply to one's medical journey so to speak. This means a lot to me.
Dietrich Avatar
January 7, 2024 at 10:01 AM
Thanks for those added thoughts
Magdalinos Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 3:37 AM
Hello Andrea ,a beautiful acrostic poem. Have a blessed day!
Poet Avatar
January 4, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Andrea, I truly appreciate your quote and poem. You put a lot of thought and creativity into crafting such a splendid acrostic.
One Avatar
January 4, 2024 at 11:27 AM
Nice idea for the contest dear Andrea..
Pandit Avatar
January 4, 2024 at 6:08 AM
I like your quote and your poem, Andrea. Splendid acrostic.
May Avatar
January 4, 2024 at 2:11 AM
One journey leads to adventure while the other leads to tears, Very nicely done Andrea
Buhagiar Avatar
January 4, 2024 at 1:17 AM
The woman who launched a thousand ships. Deftly Done.
Maverick Avatar
January 3, 2024 at 11:57 PM
All awash in emotion, Andrea is the currency You launch so well into here.' Well done.'
George Avatar
January 3, 2024 at 10:23 PM
A beautiful acrostic. But I sense a touch of melancholy in this ."Your wanderlust engulfs you, blinding you to my tears." You miss somebody whose presence you long for. All the Best Andrea...
Agustin Avatar
January 3, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Thanks for sharing this. God bless you. Meanwhile, I greet you with a Joyous New Year with this prayer from the Bible in Numbers 6:24-26, "The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace."
Sharma  Avatar
January 3, 2024 at 7:06 PM
I can feel the depth of this acrostic poem, dear Andrea, it's very heartfelt within such few words! Very true, what's an Odyssey without a quest? I was intrigued just after reading that.. absolutely brilliant.. "Even now, I feel my life with you unravel.Your wanderlust engulfs you, blinding you to my tears" This really stirred my soul, dear poetess.. What an incredible write! An amazing take for the contest too.. The emotions that you've woven here are truly poignant and somewhat introspective..
Dietrich Avatar
January 4, 2024 at 9:19 AM
Thanks. Glad it stirred you!
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
January 3, 2024 at 6:37 PM
Oh, Andrea, your review of my high school drama class that this book entertained us for nearly a month, would have caught his eyes first, of habit, after your reading in front of the class, his ears would be second. Yours kept my smile to memories hold; and after he's given you a quest, I'll ask you after school, how was your odyssey at the principals--mine was The Andromeda Strain. Aloha, William
Delaney Avatar
January 3, 2024 at 6:36 PM
Nice quote and Acrostic, Some people especially guys love to be discovering. SuZ
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