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H or R Pleiades Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Joseph May
09/03/2023

Pleiades
Pleiades has a one-word title followed by 7 lines of 6 to 8 syllables each. The title word starts with any letter. Each of the following lines must also start with the same letter, and these lines must describe the title in some way.

Regret

Regretting past mistakes
results in sad feelings
remorse fosters sorrow
releasing acid tears
recalling how he lied
repeatedly; till you
removed him from your life.
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Miller Avatar
September 9, 2023 at 12:50 AM
Another excellent poem; congratulations.
Pinet Avatar
September 9, 2023 at 8:01 AM
Thanks, Terry; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.
Canerdy Avatar
September 8, 2023 at 5:25 AM
Emile, a big CONGRATS on your win with this very expressive poem. Janice
Pinet Avatar
September 8, 2023 at 8:58 AM
Thanks, AJanice; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.
Empress Avatar
September 8, 2023 at 2:42 AM
So touching and emotive. Loved this. Congratulations
Pinet Avatar
September 8, 2023 at 8:58 AM
Thanks, I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.
Andresen Avatar
September 8, 2023 at 1:43 AM
- Congratulations on your win, Emile :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs
Pinet Avatar
September 8, 2023 at 8:57 AM
Thanks, Anne-Lise; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.
Merryman Avatar
September 7, 2023 at 5:22 PM
Your words certainly paint a picture of regret! Congrats on your 1st place win, Emile! Blessings, Kim M
Pinet Avatar
September 7, 2023 at 6:11 PM
Thanks, Kim; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.
May Avatar
September 7, 2023 at 3:37 PM
Very nicely done Emile, Congrats on your win
Pinet Avatar
September 7, 2023 at 6:11 PM
Thanks, Joseph; I appreciate the placement and your comments, my friend, Emile.
Daniel Avatar
September 4, 2023 at 9:12 AM
Well penned, Emile:)
Pinet Avatar
September 4, 2023 at 2:30 PM
Thanks, Joanna; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.
Mcintosh Avatar
September 3, 2023 at 9:18 AM
Brilliant. I love this. God bless you, friend. Love, Gina
Pinet Avatar
September 3, 2023 at 11:02 AM
Thanks, Regina; I appreciate your comments, my friend, Emile.
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