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I told my secret so dear to the babbling brook. Across pebbles and stones my secret it took. It held my secret for miles along its ebb and flow. Once reaching a raging river, it let my secret go. So, I whispered my secret into the grasses so high. I heard them murmuring to each other “but why?” I thought about my secret under a fluffy cloud. And wondered what would happen if I told it aloud. I thought about the repercussions, it made me cry. I lay thinking about my secret looking up at the sky. I decided not to divulge the secret that I will keep. And even then, uncontrollably my eyes began to weep. I decided to keep my truest secret, of the one I adore, Else my treasured secret, won’t be a secret anymore. Else my treasured secret, won’t be a secret anymore. I’ll only tell it to the wind, as I have never done before. The wind will carry my secret to its heights unknown There by the wind my secret may be tossed and flown Safely along roadways, then along a tree lined avenue. Where no-one will ever be able to tell that secret flew Trouble struck when dear wind took on a different form, And passed my secret to the eye of a brewing storm. Swirled about, flashed by lightning and by thunder struck, Then graciously saved by a rainbow, bearing so much luck. My secret became enhanced by colors in all kinds of hue. Now there was absolutely nothing that I could possibly do. So, I guess it’s the time, (I’m only guessing), it’s really true, So, I will reveal my treasured secret to all, especially you. So, I will reveal my treasured secret to all, especially you. The nice thing about my secret is that it is very true. There is something very special about this secret of mine. I have kept it close to my heart safe, true and quite fine. When it is time to let it be known then I shall let it slide. I will shout from the rooftops, shout it far and most wide. I will offer it to the universe and splendidly say it with pride. The joy of revealing my secret will make me warm inside. But wait, brook, pebbles, stones, grasses, river and the cloud, The storm, rainbow, road, avenue and wind, all make a crowd.. Maybe I have told enough of my wonderful secret now. I fear my secret is already out and quite well known somehow. Maybe I should just let my secret known, when I write a book. I told my secret so dear to the babbling brook.

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Date: 9/6/2023 5:56:00 AM
That Babbling Brook knows your secret...How lovely is that..I loved your play with words...Fantabulous!
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Date: 9/6/2023 10:28:00 AM
Charmaine Thank you for reading such a long poem. A requirement of the contest, but that is definitely the longest poem I have ever written. Thank you for your kind words
Date: 8/18/2023 3:03:00 AM
Congrats on first place. God bless you, Love, Gina
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Date: 8/18/2023 3:54:00 AM
Gina this place was such a surprise. The 9 poems I read were all so spectacular (of course yours included) That I really don't know how Mohan chose between them. Thank you for your congratulations and may extend in return congratulations to you for your wonderful poem in the contest Best wishes SV
Date: 8/18/2023 12:43:00 AM
Congrats on a first-place win in the contest.
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Date: 8/18/2023 1:17:00 AM
Thank you
Date: 8/17/2023 11:13:00 PM
Attention captivating, tantalising and teasing, SV and so eloquently penned ~ warmest congratulations on your trophy win. This is a difficult form but you made it look so easy
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Date: 8/17/2023 11:30:00 PM
In all honesty without being falsely humble, I think the person that had the hardest job was the judge. Have you read the 10 poems ? Every one a jewel. Mohan's contest I believe brought the best out in all of us. I am please to have been chosen, but offer my heartfelt congratulations to you and the other 8 poets who have all excelled . By the way, thank you for your wonderful words of encouragement. SV
Date: 8/17/2023 7:41:00 PM
My Heartfelt congratulations, on your podium win with your wonderful poem, SV.
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Date: 8/17/2023 7:49:00 PM
The biggest shock ever !!! I actually have tears in my eyes over a silly poem ! I must be getting old... Thank you for your congratulations.
Date: 7/28/2023 7:16:00 AM
This piece is exquisitely crafted, VS. Your remarkable prolificacy and the sheer beauty with which you have conveyed it are truly commendable. The clandestine nature of your genius is now unveiled, as it resonates through every facet of the natural world, spreading far and wide across the globe. Your immense talent, my cherished confidant, is undeniable.
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Date: 7/28/2023 4:01:00 PM
After reading your masterpiece dear friend, I wasn't going to offer up a humble attempt at such a mammoth undertaking. Boredom got he better of me and I decided to try it. Mine is laughable compared to yours but I admit I did enjoy the challenge of being able to write a mere 3 verses. Thank you for your uplifting comment. Your comments are a delight to read.
Date: 7/26/2023 7:13:00 PM
You are so prolific and you have expressed it so beautifully. I feel your secret is no more a secret. It is caried by all the elements of nature and is now disseminated world wide. You have great talent, dear friend.
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Date: 7/26/2023 7:19:00 PM
Coming from you that is an amazing compliment Valsa. Your talent outshines mine any day. Well let us agree we are both OK.. !!! Thanks for the comment dear friend.
Date: 7/26/2023 7:54:00 AM
This is commendable! I cannot write like this! Best wishes in the contest!
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Date: 7/26/2023 8:26:00 AM
Thank you so very much, your comments are always like music to my ears. I am humbled by your lovely words. Every best wish is being sent by me. SV

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