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Written - 23rd March 2025

Prisoner of Poetry Contest - Sponsored by: Ink Empress

Bound by the chains of poetry, that’s me Words swirl in my mind continuously However hard I try to flee from this cell The prison of poetry won’t bid farewell. I write of nature’s infinite splendour The more I see, the more I’m in awe Wonder of the sky, sunrise or sunset Trees and flowers with magnificent effect. I tell of birds singing sweetly on high Children’s laughter as I’m passing them by Of animals, treasures of planet Earth Folk who just want to love for all they’re worth. Now and then I am prone to fantasise Taking readers with me on carpet rides To places I know I could never see In the wonder of imaginary. Tales of happiness and tales of sorrow Wherever my muse is wanting to go A prisoner of poetry I’ll be As long as there’s rhyme, and time left for me.

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 4/9/2025 10:09:00 AM

Beryl, you've synopsized yourself very accurately and tenderly. You are definitely a poet to love and bring a lot of joy to those fortunate enough to be here. If I were in charge of my own country, I would like you to be poet laureate since I think you embody what we would like everyone to have a chance to see. It's really wonderful. Smiles!

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/11/2025 7:28:00 AM

Thank you so much Duke, those beautiful words will stay with me forever. You make the writing of poetry so worthwhile and of course you bring on the smiles. Blessings, Beryl

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/6/2025 11:21:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. Love the last 4 lines... Have a blessed day/week with your win........

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/7/2025 1:57:00 AM

Thank you Paula, I’m delighted with my placement. Congratulations to you too, loved your poem… Beryl

Ink Empress

Date: 4/6/2025 4:45:00 AM

Dear Beryl, This is beautiful and love the cadence of your sublime rhyme! And how you've expressed your love and devotion for poetry: and how nature and everything around inspires you to write! Youv described all that so very well here, in such a flawless manner! Pleasure reading your take on the prompt! Thank you for sharing! Congratulations on your win. Sending you light

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/7/2025 1:56:00 AM

Thank you so much Ink, I truly value your comments… Beryl

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/27/2025 2:23:00 AM

I can say my subjects range on every subject on earth and I love even dark poems.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 3/27/2025 8:29:00 PM

Thank you Victor, I like dark poetry too, have written a few… Beryl

David Crandall

Date: 3/24/2025 3:17:00 PM

Great poem - keep it up!

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 3/24/2025 5:02:00 PM

Thank you very much David… Beryl

Zyrool Gifford

Date: 3/23/2025 12:32:00 PM

Hello Beryl, good luck in the contest with your beautifully descriptive poem. An amazing piece.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 3/23/2025 1:54:00 PM

Hello Zyrool, thank you so much for the good luck wish and your kind words about the poem… Beryl

Tom Woody

Date: 3/23/2025 5:59:00 AM

Awesome take on the theme Beryl. Poetry is a hobby for me but I understand the need for some

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 3/23/2025 7:16:00 AM

Thank you Tom, poetry is a hobby for me too, I went with the contest theme and enjoyed the challenge… Beryl

John Read

Date: 3/23/2025 5:29:00 AM

Hi sister Beryl, your certainly the Queen of poetry, I enjoyed all the years we shared on FFP along with Magicman Bill, sadly so many members have passed on to poetry heaven,wish you well in the contest, I've given up on them myself.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 3/23/2025 7:11:00 AM

Hi brother John, if I am a poetry Queen to you, then you are a poetry King to me, always it’s true. I remember those days with Magicman Bill, we made quite a poetic trio, especially with our Limericks. I find that the contests inspire my muse to write poems that would never have seen the light of day, don’t give up, win or lose, it doesn’t matter at all, I say… Sis Beryl

Deb M

Date: 3/23/2025 4:22:00 AM

Beautiful, descriptive poem Beryl….well written! Debx

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 3/23/2025 6:59:00 AM

Thank you so much Deb, I appreciate that… Beryl x

Jan Allison

Date: 3/23/2025 3:27:00 AM

you took me on a wonderful journey along with you Beryl - I never want to stop being a prisoner to poetry! hugs Jan xx

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 3/23/2025 3:42:00 AM

Neither do I, thank you Jan… Hugs returned, Beryl

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/23/2025 3:21:00 AM

I really admire the ease of you writing poetry. I find mine so hard, especially where rhyme is involved. Well done.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 3/23/2025 3:40:00 AM

Thank you dear poet pal Victor, your poem are always wonderful to me. Sometimes it’s not easy to put down what you feel inside, it can take time to get it together in free verse or rhyme… Beryl