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Reflective Spring

Let clocks unlock unbroken birds they bind: Too quick in May they peek Azalea’s bloom; Wide eyes enlightened bound by darkness blind, And spring reflected bares a thinning plume: Like pearls of April nestled smooth and deep, Those dizzy doves that danced in drizzled mist; When June denounced they shed their plumage cheap, One hand from two returned with feathers missed. And now where frost encroaches one remains, And strains the waning sky for molted May; But night is cagey, so their sight abstains, Until reduced by winter, cold and gray: Where I am still, unable still to see, One dove from two; in spring reflective: Me. 11/28/2018

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Date: 12/13/2018 4:21:00 PM
There is magic in every moment, in each and every month. Eyes behold the beauty, as the heart rejoices in the wonder of it all. Like a reflection in Spring. A ripple along the tenderness of a stream. Perhaps it is within You!! The magic!! :) It imagine it is. Congratulations Phillip, on this win. ~ Brandy
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Date: 12/12/2018 3:29:00 PM
what a beautiful sonnet Phillip, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 12/12/2018 5:29:00 AM
A beautifully penned entry, Phillip. Congratulations on your win! There were many terrific entries, including yours. Thank you for participating in the contest. Best wishes, Carolyn
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Date: 11/29/2018 6:16:00 PM
Phillip, you have penned a lovely sonnet, very dreamy, well done ~
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Date: 11/28/2018 7:57:00 AM
This was so cool Phillip, deep and meaningful and so creatively written. I really enjoyed this a lot. Nicely done.
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