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March-10- 2026

Double Nonet on Ascending and Descending Poetry Contest

Sponsor- William Kelii Kekaula

~Placed Fifth in Premier Contest~


 

Rise and Ruin

love 
at start,
like a flame,
bright and shiny
burns hot, emits warmth
like the hearth in winter.
when souls cuddle close and merge
what an overwhelming feeling.
the lovers swim in joy, reel on toes.

but like tides wane, the first feel recedes
charm of life gets stolen away
drudgery slowly sets in.
hot arguments prop up
conflicts arise soon
coldness creeps in
hate intrudes
and love
wanes
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Kendrick Avatar
March 13, 2026 at 1:26 PM
This is based on truth because in love and marriage a couple always have to work on the relationship. It reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. Thank you for sharing it with us. Sara K
Dietrich Avatar
March 12, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Very very good. I predict it's a winner
Buhagiar Avatar
March 11, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Great poem even a bit sad.
Hind Avatar
March 10, 2026 at 6:19 PM
beautiful Nonet <3
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