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My top 10 favorite love poems and quotes – k.tolnoe

Poetic Form: Acrostic

PLUM Poetry Contest

Sponsor: Miranda Hawley

Entry Submitted: 2025 November 18

Contest Judged: 2025 December 19

Contest Placement: 2nd Place

PLUM

P - Peace, a tranquil sea in the soul, a quiet dove’s flight,
L - Love, a gentle fire that warms the heart, a beacon bright,
U - Understanding, a bridge built between minds, a path of light,
M - Mercy, the soft rain that cleanses the earth, a starry night.
Peace blooms in the quiet of a mindful heart’s grace,
Love’s enduring song fills the empty, lonely space,
Understanding’s hand reaches across the human race,
Mercy’s gentle touch leaves a lasting, kind embrace.
In harmony they dance, the world’s most needed four,
P-L-U-M, a symphony we must implore.
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Kendrick Avatar
December 26, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Congratulations on your plum work being a winner in the contest. Way to go. Thank you for sharing your creativeness with us. Sara K
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
December 26, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Thank you, William.
Goldsmith Avatar
December 21, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful Acrostic "PLUM" write. Have a Very Blessed Christmas and New Year 2026. Enjoy the day with your win.............
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
December 21, 2025 at 12:38 PM
My sincere gratitude.
Dietrich Avatar
December 20, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Very pretty, Hilo. Congrats on the contest
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
December 20, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Kind of you to say.
Williams Avatar
December 19, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Hilo Poet, congratulations on this combo acrostic and rhyme poem, and on doing well in this contest! Very best, Bartholomew
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
December 20, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Gratefully appreciated, William.
Hawley Avatar
December 19, 2025 at 7:51 PM
A fusion of acrostic and free verse. Great poem and great last 2 lines specifically. Congratulations on your win in my contest.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
December 20, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Thank you for the honorable placement, William.
Roper Avatar
November 20, 2025 at 7:18 AM
"P-L-U-M, a symphony we must implore," an inspirational verse filled with wisdom to devour for our soul. Enjoyed reading my friend. Love and hugs William <3
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
November 20, 2025 at 11:47 AM
I am well pleased and delighted with your generous take on the acronym, my dear friend, Aloha.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
November 19, 2025 at 3:06 PM
loved this Acrostic, especially the last line. Well done, sir.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
November 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Thank you, my friend, Aloha.
Kauffman Avatar
November 18, 2025 at 12:48 PM
So exquisitely beautiful, William! With all that you have been through you still see, and seek out, starry nights, grace and song with your beautiful soul. Thank you for sharing your window! Best wishes for the contest. PLUM blessings to you, dear friend.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
November 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
It is a heartfelt message of praise and perspective on life. I appreciate your kind words and support for these creative endeavors.
Narain Avatar
November 18, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Nice one.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
November 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Thank you, my friend.
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