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Outcast Orphan

Orphan - Outcast Orphan – outcast – Cast out on a cold night Looks through crystal windows At a gala – Shut out with a Stamp of banish Crimson mark Pizzicatos of dishonor Dancing in stains From Music’s lyrics Waltz rhythms Tangos tintinnabulations; Now a phantom – but a clarion – Haunting footprints of inspiration To slip past spirits – an apparition – Shadow wraith, always known, Till midnight’s magic carillon Summons back orphan ghost, Still living, Join this ball – Samba, tango, rock and roll - Hand of invitation Join again royal rollicking. 7-26 -20 Sponsor Emile Pinet Contest - Lipogram No _'s

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Date: 7/28/2020 1:06:00 PM
This is so creative and thought provoking Sam! Congratulations on your win. Blessings and love :)
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Date: 7/27/2020 2:10:00 PM
Many congrats on your win Sam you rose to this challenge brilliantly:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 7/27/2020 2:04:00 PM
Lovely wording , Sam! Congratulations!
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Date: 7/27/2020 12:13:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. Yesterday, I was learning about a man who just died and started life as an outcast orphan. Enjoy your win and day.................
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Date: 7/27/2020 11:41:00 AM
Nice job on your winning write, Sam.
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Date: 7/27/2020 7:24:00 AM
Congratulations Sam! Your poem earned "Third Place" in my contest. The technical demands of this form made this a difficult contest to compete in, but your interesting, creative and and fresh approach, proceeded to catch my eye straightaway. Very well done my friend, Emile.
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 7/27/2020 9:58:00 AM
Thank you Emile not only for your placement and kind words but for this d_lightful cont_st. I had so much fun developing the ghost of the letter "e," - gone but not forgotten - that I almost missed entering! I think this was poem #35. Lipograms, while a challenge, are fun. Hope there will be another chance to explore this poetic form. All the best my friend.

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