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Contest Judged: 11/17/2016 8:32:00 PM
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	Place	PoemTitle	Poet
	1	One Autumn Night	Elaine George

Beneath a moonlit black velvet sky Where scarlet leaves from the Maple fly On November’s wind and breathless sighs And a lone coyote’s distant cry You and me where hints of winter lie Frost nipping our toes as autumn dies I am warmed by the love in your eyes

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Phil Capitano

Date: 3/10/2017 9:38:00 AM

Simply beautiful Elaine, romantic to the core.

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 11/19/2016 4:42:00 AM

One word.... Brilliant!! Congrats Elaine, for your well, deserved first placement in the contest!! ;-)

Elaine George
Date: 11/21/2016 2:01:00 PM

Thank you so much for your kind comments, Teddy. Elaine

Sushma A. Singh

Date: 11/18/2016 10:38:00 PM

Well worded! Huge Congrats, Elaine!

Elaine George
Date: 11/21/2016 2:00:00 PM

Thank you so much for your c omments. Elaine

Joanna Daniel

Date: 11/18/2016 3:15:00 AM

This one is beautiful and romantic:) Congratulations, Elaine:)

Elaine George
Date: 11/18/2016 2:59:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comments, Jo. Elaine

Tim Ryerson

Date: 11/18/2016 1:56:00 AM

So there are coyote's in Canada too I see...They have become very common down here in South Louisiana too... Brilliantly done my friend and I LOVE the ending! You're the best and BIG congrats - Tim

Elaine George
Date: 11/18/2016 3:00:00 PM

Thank you, Tim. Much appreciated! Elaine

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/17/2016 9:11:00 PM

Lovely, Elaine!

Elaine George
Date: 11/18/2016 3:00:00 PM

Thank you, Kim. Elaine

Dalia Shahein

Date: 12/29/2015 9:40:00 AM

Very deep and touchy my dear, mesmerizing and breathtaking poem, I salute you...Happy new year and hugs / / :) dalia

Elaine George
Date: 12/29/2015 10:07:00 AM

Thank you for taking the time to visit and comment on my poetry, Dalia. It means so much to me. Elaine

Tim Ryerson

Date: 12/29/2014 6:00:00 PM

Ah yes my friend...Your style is unique and unmistakable. As Carly Simon famously sang: 'Nobody Does it Better' Congratulations are DEFINITELY in order...

Elaine George
Date: 12/30/2014 8:46:00 AM

Hi, Tim, Thank you so much for your incredible kind comments on this poem, and thank you for the link to Carly Simon's songs. I too love Carly Simon. I will be visiting that link now. Wishing you and yours the best year ever in 2015. Your friend, Elaine

Tim Ryerson
Date: 12/29/2014 6:26:00 PM

Link to the song mentioned above AND my favorite Carly Simon song.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNA7DcVppEs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0goIr8e2-l4

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/28/2014 11:49:00 PM

I absolutely love this Elaine, and it makes me remember why I began loving your poetry in the first place. BIG congrats for your excellent win.

Elaine George
Date: 12/29/2014 8:06:00 AM

Thank you, dear Andrea. Wishing you the best ever in 2015, my gifted friend. Elaine

Jan Allison

Date: 12/27/2014 12:56:00 PM

such a touching write - many congrats:-) hugs jan xx

Elaine George
Date: 12/29/2014 8:08:00 AM

Thank you, dear Jan. Wishing you all the very best in the 2015 Elaine

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/27/2014 9:54:00 AM

Elaine, Congratulations on your top win, in my Autumn Night's contest. A blessing it is to be back. I love nothing more than a free feeling of falling leaves drifting away at night. Thank you for the supporting one of my many soup contest. Stop by my latest blog "Together Alone" if you'd like. No problem if you don't have time. Just take this time and enjoy your win... LOVE LINDA

Elaine George
Date: 12/29/2014 8:09:00 AM

Thank you for the honor, Linda. Much appreciated. Love the Santa Hat. bfn Elaine

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/25/2014 3:55:00 AM

I can tell you appreciate autumn as much as I do Lainie. I have to put this one into my fav's too. Hugs, Connie

Elaine George
Date: 9/25/2014 6:45:00 PM

Dear Connie, Thank you for understanding my need to leave the soup for awhile and for being a constant supporter and true friend. I will be back eventually. In the meantime know you are in my fondest thoughts. bfn Lainie

Ma Yaseen

Date: 9/14/2014 11:52:00 PM

A touching piece, enjoyed reading it, is filled with romance... thumbs up!!!! Friend always.... Malik

Elaine George
Date: 12/29/2014 8:10:00 AM

Tnak you Malik. Sorry I took so long to reply. I havew been away from the soup for awhile. Wishing you all the best in 2015 Elaine

Kelly Deschler

Date: 9/14/2014 2:05:00 PM

I really like how you took the autumn theme and used it to tell a story of romance.... The rhythm and rhyme is this poem is so lovely! A terrific write, Lainie!

Elaine George
Date: 12/29/2014 8:11:00 AM

Thank you for the kind comments Kely. Wishing you are the best in 2015. Elaine

Paul Callus

Date: 9/12/2014 4:09:00 PM

Your autumn night and breathless sighs sure managed to touch my heart, Lainie! a top 7 rating for you! // paul

Elaine George
Date: 12/29/2014 8:21:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comments on this Paul. Elaine

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/12/2014 12:00:00 PM

ohh, resonant and musically felt in a romantic sweep, Elaine... savoring the rhythmic pattern as well..huggs

Elaine George
Date: 12/29/2014 8:12:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comments Nette. I have been away from the soup for awhile. Dropping in to wish you all the best in 2015. Elaine

Ana Espinola Collins

Date: 9/12/2014 7:24:00 AM

Wow! What a romantic write Elaine! Beautifully written :) Ana

Elaine George
Date: 12/29/2014 8:17:00 AM

Hi, Ana, Sorry I took so long responidng to your kind comments. I have been away from the soup for awhile. Wishing you all the best in 2015 Elaine

Robert Lindley

Date: 9/11/2014 10:17:00 PM

My friend, this one is a gem. Last three lines were real zingers for me... Rhyme was excellent and image great... Best of luck in the contest...

Elaine George
Date: 12/29/2014 8:18:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comments on this Robert. Sorry I took so long to respond. I have been away from the soup for awhile working on other writing projects. Wishing you and yours all the best in 2015 Your friend in poetry Elaine

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 9/11/2014 7:21:00 PM

beautifully painted excellent piece

Elaine George
Date: 12/29/2014 8:19:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comments, Liam. Wishing you all the best in 2015. Elaine

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/11/2014 10:52:00 AM

Ahh!! This one's rhythm is grand..I just floated along reading it..Way to go ...Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Elaine George
Date: 12/29/2014 8:21:00 AM

Hi, Sara. Dropping in to wish you all the best in 2015. bfn Elaine

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 9/10/2014 5:39:00 PM

I had to come back to agree with Andrea. This is a sure winner. A brilliant write.

Elaine George
Date: 9/11/2014 10:01:00 AM

Thank you again, Mauraice. I did however; revise this poem from the original one you read. bfn Lainie

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/9/2014 3:37:00 PM

a gorgeous seven-liner, Sweet lady! And a sure winner.

Elaine George
Date: 9/11/2014 10:00:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. Lainie

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 9/9/2014 12:08:00 PM

Great write. I enjoyed the read. Good Luck in the contest.

Elaine George
Date: 9/11/2014 9:59:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comments, Maurice. Lainie

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/9/2014 11:51:00 AM

- Sigh ... yes, autumn is here - A beautiful moment in your small poem, Elaine ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Elaine George
Date: 12/29/2014 8:23:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comments, Anne Lise. Wishing you all the very best in 2015. bfn Elaine