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Rich Harvest

Wheat crop stands tall in spring's bloom, Ripples seen with wind through the gold, Proud farmer anticipates the best harvest, His blood and sweat are made to nourish, Feeding the whole world himself no meal, Blanket of sole hope covers the lost zeal, Such poor plight how can forever conceal ? If a producer will ignore his appetite, Who will write future in black and white ! Written October 18th, 2014 For contest 'Anapest trimeter' by Pendleton Arkwright'

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/19/2014 7:17:00 PM

very nice, Dr. upma. I believe each line needs nine syllables to have that anapest timeter beat. For example, on line one, you could say: The tall WHEAT stands withIN the spring's BLOOM. WEll, I think that is what anapest trimeter is anyway!! I hope to post mine tomorrow!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/19/2014 12:52:00 PM

Dear Dr. Upma, you have many thought-provoking ideas in this poem. I especially enjoyed the last verse. Many people see the world only in "black and white," while I see various shades of gray. Given the preference, I'd go for full color as most movie producers do today. And I can understand how the farmer gives all his crops to feed the world, saving none for himself. This is the behavior of a truly thoughtful, unselfish person. Best wishes in the contest! Love, carolyn

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 10/19/2014 12:40:00 PM

Profound and provoking! Excellently expressed, Dr. Upma! Good luck!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 10/19/2014 9:39:00 AM

insightful, splendid work that draws on the toil of farmers for a rich harvest...great rhyming beat as well.. best of wishes, dr. upma

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/19/2014 5:22:00 AM

- The rich should share with those who are poor - a very well written poem Dr. Upma - Good luck in the contest! - - - Answer recent comments from you: - A "poet" without readers will "die" - as a "flower" with "sun and water" - without comments on my poems .... then I would stop posting more - It would be sad :( - Therefore, I'm really happy for all the lovely comments I get :)))) - Highly appreciate everyone !!!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Kelly Deschler

Date: 10/18/2014 11:18:00 PM

Yes, it is very important to give to others, but we should not forget that caring for ourselves is vital, too.... Very nicely expressed, Dr. Upma. Great imagery, as well!

Eileen Manassian

Date: 10/18/2014 3:08:00 PM

Good luck, Dr Upma....Thought provoking write. Hugs