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Pick-A-Title, Vol 56 Poetry Contest 

Sponsored by: Edward Ibeh written 3/27/2026

Sad Surprise

Sunlight reaves through the cerulean sky
and drifting clouds; over mountains, it lies
through the forest's heartbeat, trembling leaves,
upon dappled nature's breast weave.

The placid echo sounds of the fast,
entrancing waterfall cascading vast
downward into a plunge pool across
cool rocks and soft, wet green moss.

We walked to the ridge of the hill.
A sinking feeling of sadness reeled.
The wooden bridge was down;
a lot of the wooden planks drowned.

Absolutely nothing we could do,
except find another way through,
under the shade of branches that weep.
Rest, for the climb was rather steep.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Ibeh Avatar
April 23, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Great poem with stunning imagery and rhymes, Eve. I loved it. Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest.
Dietrich Avatar
March 28, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Wow. I just could not think of a good "sad" surprise so I went with another theme. You did marvelous with this challenge
Callus Avatar
March 28, 2026 at 3:09 AM
I like the imagery, though I mainly look at this poem from a metaphorical point of view, Eve. Life is not always a straightforward hike; often we encounter obstacles that we have to solve or bypass. ~ Best regards // paul
Buhagiar Avatar
March 28, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Your imagination worked wonderful scenes. Best for a win, dear Eve.
DiMino Avatar
March 27, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Words and image compliment one another perfectly -- Well done. Maybe yet cross-able? Have your hiking partner try it. Just kidding. So often in life we come to impasses not anticipated -- downed bridges, failed relationships, illness and accident. Often I have wanted to go back to the morning and start all over again. Blessings my friend. Says a lot. Good luck in contest.
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