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Red Sun

Cleopatera was warned

Of the heated blood glowing

Reflections from River Nile

Red sun foreboding








Written 6/30/2013     For the " Red Sun" Contest

Copyright © Karen Anglesey | Year Posted 2013

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November 4, 2013 at 8:36 PM

I haven't tried this form but you made it look fun...I could see the bloody water of the nile appearing before my eyes...nicely written Karen...lovely....hugs :)

November 4, 2013 at 8:41 PM

Sandra, I like new challenges in writing. Thanks for commenting. Much appreciated :)

October 23, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Really like this poem. Will have to try writing something using this format.

October 23, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Thank you for the nice comment

July 27, 2013 at 2:25 AM

Brilliant. Kilmer

July 27, 2013 at 8:55 AM

Stephen, thank you for the generous remarks :)

Andrea Dietrich

July 26, 2013 at 12:40 AM

looking to see if this one got a win. And YES< good thing!!! Congrats. I really like this.

July 26, 2013 at 5:36 PM

Andrea, thank you

July 25, 2013 at 2:34 PM

Karen, .... congrats *****SKAT

July 25, 2013 at 6:24 PM

SKAT, ....Thanks *******KAREN :)

July 24, 2013 at 8:11 PM

Oh I really love this...so different!..congratulations

July 25, 2013 at 7:11 AM

Thank you Donna, your comments are much appreciated :)

July 8, 2013 at 8:34 AM

Very symbolic...well penned, Karen.. Good luck with the contest.. :) ~Shirley

July 8, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Shirley, Thank you :)

July 7, 2013 at 6:53 PM

Very nice! Good luck in the contest

July 7, 2013 at 8:01 PM

Karen, thank you for reviewing :)

July 5, 2013 at 7:00 AM

A unique approach for the contest Karen :) wishing you all the best for the contest! xx Wilma

July 5, 2013 at 7:12 PM

Wilma, thank you for the nice comments :)

July 3, 2013 at 8:15 PM

Good couplet here! Keep it up! Peace & Love! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

July 4, 2013 at 9:50 AM

Matthew, thank you and peace & love back to you also :)

Connie Gildersleeve

July 3, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Wow, Karen this is a fabulous take for the 'Red Sun' contest. It reads like it you be a winner. Warm Smiles, Connie

July 3, 2013 at 6:37 PM

Connie, thank you for the encouragement :)

Richard Lamoureux

July 3, 2013 at 8:31 AM

I like this piece with a historic twist.well done Karen.

July 3, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Richard, thank you for the nice comment :)

July 2, 2013 at 10:12 PM

The Battle of Actium in 27 BC was quite a turning point in the history of Western Civilization. Nice write.

July 3, 2013 at 6:28 AM

Robert, I am thrilled that this conjured up such specific imagery for you. Thank you for sharing :)

July 2, 2013 at 8:15 PM

an a(s)pt ending to this write. few words, a lot said. ran

July 3, 2013 at 6:27 AM

Randy, thank your for the comments :)

July 2, 2013 at 12:26 PM

a unique treat with a different take on the theme.. marvelous!..;) huggs

July 2, 2013 at 5:20 PM

nette, thank you very much, I feel marvelous :)

July 1, 2013 at 7:43 PM

Thank you for sharing this write love history and thank you for your comments.

July 2, 2013 at 5:19 PM

Cherl, thank you for commenting :)

July 1, 2013 at 6:47 PM

interesting verse! Light & Love

July 2, 2013 at 5:19 PM

Debbie, thank you ! :)

Carrie Richards

July 1, 2013 at 2:36 PM

You picked a great subject and took different twist to this theme......I love it!!

July 1, 2013 at 5:36 PM

Carrie, thank you. Your words are as encouraging as your poetry is inspiring :)

Andrea Dietrich

July 1, 2013 at 7:47 AM

Nice and symbolic!!! Good luck in the contest.

July 1, 2013 at 5:35 PM

Andrea, thank you... I surprised myself with this. I think I could make it larger. Thanks for commenting :)

June 30, 2013 at 6:53 PM

Karen, love the reflection. I'm also glad you enjoyed your win in my contest. Thank you for sharing <3 ~SKAT~ <3

July 1, 2013 at 5:34 PM

SKAT, thank you ! I am honored that you chose my poem in your Secrets contest. So rewarding! :)

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