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RUGOPS ravenous rugops roars repeatedly running ~ rhabdodon retreats STARS silver specks shimmer spectacular shining spheres ~ solar system stars TREKKING trekking the terrain through the tranquil trodden trail ~ 'tween thorny thistles Written 22 July 2020 For Let The Pens Flow, Alliteration Poetry Contest. Sponsored By Jenish Somadas (Rugops - carnivore, Rhabdodon - herbivore Both dinosaurs from Cretaceous period.)

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Jenish Somadas

Date: 8/9/2020 12:42:00 AM

Rugops, Rhabdodon..lol.. What else we can expect on your trodden trail? Congrats on your great win Tom..

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/9/2020 1:11:00 AM

Thank you very much Jenish, always beware of the unexpected. Lol. Thank you also for hosting the contest. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/8/2020 12:04:00 PM

way to go with your win for RST!! Congrats, Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/8/2020 12:14:00 PM

Thank you Andrea, this form was a bit tricky to start with. Tom

Aditi Mishra

Date: 8/8/2020 5:03:00 AM

I am in awe of the Haiku about stars and trekking. You've painted a vibrant picture there Tom and so beautifully. Congratulations on your win! :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/8/2020 5:17:00 AM

Thank you very much Aditi, im happy that you enjoyed it. Enjoy your weekend Tom

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 8/7/2020 11:24:00 AM

Glad to see this on the winner's list, Tom, Radiant Stellar Thoughts :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/7/2020 12:22:00 PM

Thank you very much Michelle, im pleased you liked it. Tom

John Watt

Date: 8/7/2020 10:44:00 AM

So happy to see this win a top placement, Tom. I mentioned the dinosaurs earlier but neglected to say that I'm also a lover of the night sky and hiking trails, so this won a triple crown for me! Hearty congratulations on your win ~ John

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/7/2020 12:26:00 PM

Thank you John, I too love the night sky and still do a fair bit of walking though not as much as I'd like too, Getting on in years sucks big time Tom

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/7/2020 9:44:00 AM

Congratulations on your win.A great write and a fun read. Enjoy your win and day..........

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/7/2020 10:15:00 AM

Thank you Paula, I hope you do to. Tom

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 8/7/2020 8:17:00 AM

Clever RST alliteration and a well deserved top place win! I did not much about dynos in your poem! But I know now! Thanks and congrats on your win!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/7/2020 10:14:00 AM

Thank you very much Krish, found the form challenging. Tom

John Watt

Date: 7/27/2020 6:51:00 PM

Loved reading this, Tom. You demonstrate a sound knowledge of dinosaurs (thanks for the Rugops and Rhabdodon definitions). Good luck to you in the alliteration contest ~ John

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/28/2020 1:35:00 AM

Thank you very much John, it's a fascinating subject made even more popular by the Jurassic Park movies. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/25/2020 6:07:00 AM

Tom you are both clever,humorous and of course an excellent storyteller. I enjoy each and every one of your writes. Blessings, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/25/2020 6:55:00 AM

Thank you Jennifer, im pleased you liked them. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/24/2020 3:44:00 PM

these are great, and they also seem like haiku too!! WEll done.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/25/2020 12:47:00 AM

Thank you Andrea, wouldn't let me enter as haiku, had to change it to alliteration. Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 7/24/2020 12:38:00 PM

Hello Tom this is nicely done. Enjoy your day my friend.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/24/2020 1:09:00 PM

Thank you very much Darlene, hope you too have a lovely day. Tom

Joanna Daniel

Date: 7/23/2020 10:55:00 PM

So well done, this form was sure difficult, learnt something about rugops and rhabdodon:) sure to place high, Tom:)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/24/2020 12:23:00 AM

Thank you Jo, doing one isn't too bad it's when you have to do two others either side but I Landed lucky. Tom

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 7/23/2020 8:34:00 PM

I'm glad you had the definition of 'rugops' - I thought it was something out of Dr Seuss! But I do like the 'trekking' one the best-

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/24/2020 12:22:00 AM

Thank you Michelle, I came across that one by accident and luckily further down was another with the syllable count I was after. Thistles I can cope with its the deadly nightshade ones that you really have to avoid. Tom

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 7/23/2020 12:51:00 PM

This is a delight to read and I learned something new about dinosaurs, too! Excellent use of alliteration throughout all three. I'll look for this entry in the winners' circle, Tom. Hugs, Carolyn

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/23/2020 3:10:00 PM

Thank you Carolyn. I'm pleased you liked it. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/23/2020 12:08:00 PM

- Excelent written, Tom ... seems difficult, best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/23/2020 3:10:00 PM

Thank you Anne, first attempt at alliteration, word choice limited. Tom

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/23/2020 11:25:00 AM

Love the last one the best! So rugged!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/23/2020 3:09:00 PM

Thank you Kim, glad you liked it. Tom

Vladislav Raven

Date: 7/23/2020 7:22:00 AM

Hi Tom, you have done a fantastic job in this Alliteration work. I always like reading this form, especially when it is so well done. Your words paint such wonderful visions. All the best in the contest my friend. Have a wonderful Thursday. Your friend always....Mike.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/23/2020 7:46:00 AM

Thank you very much Richard, I'm pleased that you enjoyed it. I hope you too have a good day. Tom

V. Deepa

Date: 7/23/2020 4:51:00 AM

This seems like a masterpiece:-) See ...I said you Tom sir that you can do better than us;-) you've donnit..!! my best wishes for the contest.Keep writing and keep inspiring Have a wonderful day.:-)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/23/2020 6:14:00 AM

Thank you very much Deepa. I'm happy that you enjoyed it, I hope you're well and also enjoy your day. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 7/23/2020 2:37:00 AM

Stunning alliteration that evokes admiration dearest, Tom! Blessings

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/23/2020 6:13:00 AM

Thank you very much Demetrios, I'm pleased you liked it. Tom

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/22/2020 6:14:00 PM

Whoa! I've fallen way behind in 'Dinosaur Literacy,' I see. I'm still stuck on Stegosaurus. lol. Thanks, Tom, and good luck in the contest. You sure 'let 'er rip!' Ciao, Gershon

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/22/2020 11:32:00 PM

Thank you Gershon, fascinating to read about, they're finding new ones all the time. Tom

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/22/2020 5:16:00 PM

Dinosaurs, stars and trekking all wrapped up in the imagery of alliteration - wonderful combinations of words, my friend! Good luck in the contest! Over Fork Over!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/22/2020 11:31:00 PM

Thank you very much Sam, three of my favourite subjects. Over Fork Over Tom