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Across the knoll where fading starlight hangs On graveyards damp, laying on pleated moss While row of angels bears the gusty winds; As evening spreads its thin veil on the ground . My hands begin to trace each cross on the aisle Revealing a child’s name, young bones interred Within the deepened chamber of his tomb, Enshrined in limestone white...like a pure dove . That on this foggy glen, a mother kneels Accompanied by evanescing stars… Her lips pressed on crystals of prayer beads Till musings are whispered to a lost son . Embracing this woman’s grief, I rewind All memories of my father, long gone; Beside this crypt, there Dad quietly rests; Maybe pleased, as I leave garlands for the babe. ................... For the Contest: Poetry Writing #1 Sponsor: Broken Wings 12/16/2015 By nette onclaud ............................ ~Blank Verse is poetry that is written in unrhymed iambic pentameter. http://www.poeticterminology.net/07-blank-verse.html * In theory, it consists of ten syllables though 8 or more syls are accepted. ........................... ~This is one of my favorite forms as it allows me to combine a rhythmic, flowing pattern in iambic meter with dash of free-verse style.

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Date: 12/20/2015 6:12:00 AM
Congratulations, Nette, blank verse is not so easy to write as it might sound.. Love that phrase, pleated moss. The ending is your rainbow past the fog and grief of the graves - and the gold is the leaving of garlands for a child unknown.
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Date: 12/19/2015 5:18:00 AM
Nette congratulations on your winning form!!!
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Date: 12/18/2015 9:33:00 PM
Yeah brilliant take nette with this lovely form, big congrats on top win!
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Date: 12/18/2015 9:27:00 PM
Hi Nette, Congratulations on your sweet win Luv **SKAT**
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Date: 12/18/2015 9:13:00 PM
Nette, CONGRATS ON YOUR WIN.... LINDA
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Date: 12/18/2015 5:07:00 PM
Better, beautiful write! Congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve
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Date: 12/18/2015 5:03:00 PM
Your skill set is impressive Nette. Congrats.
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Date: 12/18/2015 4:01:00 PM
big congrats to you, Nette!
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Date: 12/18/2015 3:01:00 PM
Nette...Congrats on your 1st place win:) *smiles*
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Date: 12/18/2015 2:20:00 PM
Beautiful, moving--Congrats--Janice
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Date: 12/18/2015 2:01:00 PM
The imagery is sad but so stunning Nette - this is not a form I am familiar with and I do struggle with Iambic meter - congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xxx
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Date: 12/17/2015 8:44:00 AM
Nette, in any form I know you will fly high, I'm so proud of you sailing on.. =`) Your contests and your poems are some of my inspirations... =`) MAligayang PAsko!!! yakapssssss! hehehe, Olive ELosia =`)
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Date: 12/16/2015 6:56:00 PM
yes, it seems interspersed with the free verse as well, Nette! A very interesting form you chose to show. It's one we don't see too much of here at Soup.
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Date: 12/16/2015 4:20:00 PM
Enjoyed reading your contest entry..Reads like a winner to me..Way to go..Sara
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Date: 12/16/2015 2:22:00 PM
The richness in this poem is a fine example of this form. I am sure you won't have any problems getting on the winner's list with this incredible piece Nette! I wish you a Mele Kalikimaka! Aloha, Connie
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Date: 12/16/2015 10:11:00 AM
The beauty of this poem lies in metaphors blending grief with comfort. All the lines really stand out for me. You got me!
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Date: 12/16/2015 9:29:00 AM
Wow, I didn't see the clincher coming. For me, this is a heartfelt, excellent poem filled with compassion!
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Date: 12/16/2015 8:57:00 AM
Stirring poetry and fluid lines! Your big heart allows a generosity to feel for others who are pained from death.
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Date: 12/16/2015 5:49:00 AM
- Highly recommended well written poem, which will top the winner list dear Nette - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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