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Only Longing

I think of you sometimes - your strong arms around me - and a white cloud envelops me gleaming. At times the cloud is grey, for life rains down on me. You are not here; I have only. . . longing. 'A BRIAN STRAND PREMIERE no 1211' Poetry Contest

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Susan Ashley

Date: 4/27/2023 10:00:00 AM

Oh, this cinquain is poignant and achingly beautiful, Andrea. The emotions easily overflow the small space of your cinquain in the most vivid and splendid way. Congratulations for your wonderful win in Brian's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/26/2023 5:38:00 AM

WoW! Andrea, This is so well-written and descriptive. Congratulations on a well-deserved win. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/25/2023 6:40:00 PM

Andrea, you have conveyed such great metaphors in your poem, Congrats on your contest win

Sam Kauffman

Date: 4/25/2023 12:20:00 PM

Andrea, congratulations on your win! You have painted two pictures so descriptively - love and longing! Wonderfully done in elegant simplicity! Blessings to you!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/25/2023 9:07:00 AM

- Andrea, congratulations on your win in the Brian Strand contest no 1211 :) - hugs

Bl Devnath

Date: 8/7/2015 2:49:00 PM

Congrats my lovely beautiful friend on your win. Loved always,bl

Kp Nunez

Date: 8/7/2015 7:36:00 AM

I feel something pull at my heartstrings here Andie...Congratulations! hugs!

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 8/7/2015 12:55:00 AM

Well that's such a wonderful expression of longing Andrea! Top place in my eyes, congrats on big win!

Skat A

Date: 8/6/2015 7:56:00 PM

Andrea. Congratulations on your awesome win ----------SKAT

Julia Ward

Date: 3/5/2015 4:18:00 AM

The Cinquain form is ideal for the emotion expressed. Well done, Andrea. :) Julia

Rob Carmack

Date: 1/2/2015 6:25:00 PM

I love this one too. It does seem he was looking for modern style. It was implied by his contest description, but was not explicit. Perhaps some other contest in the future for ours.

Daver Austin

Date: 12/24/2014 8:49:00 AM

Hopefully, your longing will be fulfilled this Christmas time. Love, daver

Richard Poor

Date: 12/21/2014 1:23:00 PM

I dig this...simple yet so complex...very good!

Julia Taylor

Date: 12/20/2014 3:03:00 PM

Simple but effective and I like the use of the contrasting opposites in the gleaming and longing