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6th in 1447 Premiere Contest (Sponsor: Brian Strand)

Judged: 28th February, 2026

secret lovers

now we've lost the moon
and stars that spangle the night,
emblems of what shouldn't have been.
falling on burning coals,
our clean faces disappointed.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Kendrick Avatar
February 28, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Congratulations on your winning work in Brian's contest. Way to go. Unique work for sure. Sara K
Layne Avatar
March 1, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Thank you, Sara.
Dietrich Avatar
February 15, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Very original little poem. Much enjoyed
Layne Avatar
March 1, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks, Andrea.
Blanca Avatar
February 15, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Oh Trina, All is not lost.
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