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On My Face Is a Smile- Sestina Contest

The feeling of happiness, I see in your smile Wonder what the secret is, what is her name How long have you felt this, is it for real Don't get hurt boy, look loosely at this Did it start with a look, maybe a kiss Watch what your doing,your face is bliss Went for a walk talked, in the light rain what bliss Saw your reflection, echoed in a puddle, love that smile Looked down as I looked up, stole a kiss Known you a short time, not your full name Just call you cariad,I know you like this Is this far too soon, for you is it real. I know what I'm thinking, for me it's real Loving you as I do, is pure bliss Am I rushing you boy, do you feel like this When I look into you face, and see your smile Who is it my cariad, is it my name Please tell me, so I can seal with a kiss We carried on walking, rain like a butterfly kiss Fell on our heads, making you feel real Did you whisper something, did I hear my name. We stopped for a while, looked up to kiss Your handsome face, it lit up with a smile Couldn't believe, someone could affect me like this. Stopped off to eat at a nearby cafe, not sure if he would like this Was lovely hot food , puddings light as a hummingbirds kiss The coffee was delicious, he gave a big smile Said loved being with you, time will tell if its real Had to settle for that, life I knew could be such bliss Good night cariad, or maybe I should call you by name. Slept well that night, dreamt I hear you calling my name Broke into a smile when I heard this Woke up with a start, in heavenly bliss Was I dreaming or maybe 'twas the pillow I did kiss Please put me out of my misery, make our love real Say those magic words, on my face put a smile Called you up, you voice echoed my room, I liked this Listened for awhile your voice is sur-real, ending our call with a kiss Heard you say you have my heart, on my face a beaming smile Penned with stress this form is hard 04/06/2014

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Date: 6/28/2014 7:28:00 AM
The things most I enjoyed is the imagery in your poem, congrats on the win
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Seren Roberts
Date: 6/28/2014 9:19:00 AM
Thank you Ram ...Seren
Date: 6/28/2014 4:38:00 AM
keep smiling, best wishes
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Seren Roberts
Date: 6/29/2014 4:07:00 AM
Vandana thank you for stopping by ...Seren
Date: 6/28/2014 12:18:00 AM
Congratulations on a great poem and win. It was a tough one to create. Love, Joyce
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Seren Roberts
Date: 6/29/2014 4:07:00 AM
Hello Joyce, sure was a tough experience, guess I should try it again at another time...Seren
Date: 6/27/2014 11:58:00 AM
A most beautiful write with fantastic imagery. I enjoyed reading your work. Congratulations on a well-deserved win!
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Seren Roberts
Date: 6/29/2014 4:05:00 AM
Thank you Pandita, glad you enjoyed it...Seren
Date: 6/27/2014 9:57:00 AM
Writing this sestina has been quite a challenge, from what I hear...under stress and duress!! But I should say you did a very good job! Congratulations on a fine win, Seren!! // paul
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Seren Roberts
Date: 6/29/2014 4:06:00 AM
Yes Paul a challenge is putting it mildly, I must try it again when I am out of the traumatic shock of being placed........Seren
Date: 6/27/2014 8:32:00 AM
This form is hard but you came out with flying colours, Seren. Congrats for top win. Mohan
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Seren Roberts
Date: 6/27/2014 8:46:00 AM
I am in shock Mohan, thank you for your congrats ...Seren
Date: 6/4/2014 1:01:00 PM
I think this is the hardest form going..I am impressed with your work..I have one half finished and it stinks...lol BG
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Seren Roberts
Date: 6/7/2014 10:44:00 AM
Wasn't my favourite form I admit lol, come on Barbara finish yours, will be an achievement ...Seren
Date: 6/4/2014 7:29:00 AM
a lovely poem, its quality, i carnt write this style its very complexed and your work is good. thanks for your kind feed back.
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Seren Roberts
Date: 6/4/2014 7:58:00 AM
thank you Diane I will have a go at any of the forms, usually make a hash of them...Seren
Date: 6/4/2014 7:17:00 AM
Though you have written with stress but expressed with success and finesse, Seren
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Seren Roberts
Date: 6/4/2014 7:57:00 AM
geez Ram it wasn't easy for me at all....lol....Seren

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