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Shadowed Skies

The world still sleeps, except for me. O'er the horizon of the sea I welcome sunrise as it sweeps. Except for me, the world still sleeps. Daybreak dribbles its honeyed glaze. Dawn is painting in shades of maize 'cross the sky in amber scribbles. Its honeyed glaze, daybreak dribbles. Marmalade mornings, I treasure, offering a day of pleasure until clouds become storm warnings. I treasure marmalade mornings. Lightning flashed in dark shadowed skies. Nature declined to compromise. Fair weather plans would all be dashed. In dark shadowed skies, lightning flashed. Rain splattered on my windowpane. Sunlight vanished, to my disdain. Echoed sounds that pitter pattered on my windowpane, rain splattered. September 9, 2022 Swap Quatrain Contest Sponsored by Emile Pinet

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/21/2022 12:25:00 PM

Hi Jenna! I love the movement of this poem from a beautiful morning to the arrival of a storm that changes your plans. Seems like life is like that sometimes. Fortunately the storms do move on and we ultimately get to experience another beautiful sunrise by the sea. Blessings.

Paul Callus

Date: 10/21/2022 7:01:00 AM

You paint the start of a new day with beautiful imagery, Jenna. Congratulations on your high placement! Regards // paul

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/21/2022 7:50:00 AM

How very kind are your thoughts on my write. Thanks, Paul.

John Gondolf

Date: 10/21/2022 5:49:00 AM

I love a sunrise by the sea, nicely written, Jenna. Congrats on your podium win. John

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/21/2022 7:50:00 AM

Oh, me too, John. Thank you ever so much.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 10/20/2022 9:09:00 PM

Back to say congratulations on your high placement in Emile's contest. Your poem really merited it.

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/21/2022 7:49:00 AM

As did your top win, Milt. Thank you for the kind comments and for sharing the podium with me.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 10/20/2022 7:00:00 PM

A superb swap quatrain Jenna ~ beautiful picture painted, love the honeyed glaze expression, congrats on your podium finish

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/21/2022 7:48:00 AM

Thank you for your many compliments, Seeker.

Constance La France

Date: 10/20/2022 3:49:00 PM

Jenna, such a beautiful poem and congratulations on your win in Emile's contest, blessings

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/20/2022 4:13:00 PM

Thanks, Constance. I appreciate your congratulations.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/20/2022 2:03:00 PM

Back with huge congrats on your win Jenna! :)

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/20/2022 4:13:00 PM

Thank you, Linda.

Emile Pinet

Date: 10/20/2022 11:35:00 AM

Congratulations Jenna! Your poem placed "Second" in my “Swap Quatrain” contest. This form is a difficult one to master, and yet, you excelled in it, my friend. Very well done, Emile.

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/20/2022 1:36:00 PM

Thank you ever so graciously for choosing my Quatrain to be among your winners. I appreciate it a lot, Emile. Thank you.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 9/12/2022 7:22:00 AM

Perfect form Jenna, with each line rolling effortlessly into the next. Linda

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/8/2022 12:43:00 AM

Your comments are truly appreciated, Linda.

Line Gauthier

Date: 9/11/2022 11:40:00 AM

Your poem is a beautiful tribute to the form. A totally charming read ~

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/8/2022 12:42:00 AM

Thank you so very much.

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 9/10/2022 9:54:00 AM

Love the flow of this one Jenna……all the shades of yellow mellow into beautiful imagery. A real winner. Best, SuZ

Jenna Logan
Date: 9/11/2022 5:05:00 AM

Thanks, Suzanne. Your thoughts are appreciated.

Jeff Kyser

Date: 9/10/2022 6:39:00 AM

Excellent, Jenna, a very lovely read. Heavy fog here this morning, and drizzle. A good day to stay in, sip coffee, and read

Jenna Logan
Date: 9/10/2022 7:44:00 AM

That sounds invitingly cozy, Jeff. Thanks for reading me and leaving a kind comment.

Joseph May

Date: 9/10/2022 5:07:00 AM

A "marmalade morning" turned in the pitter patter of a rainy day, Wonderful write Jenna

Jenna Logan
Date: 9/10/2022 5:12:00 AM

Thanks so very much for your kind remarks, Joseph.

Deb M

Date: 9/9/2022 8:45:00 PM

Jenna what an amazing poem….I’ve said it before but will say again Hehe….”you write so beautifully “ Lovely… Debx

Jenna Logan
Date: 9/10/2022 5:11:00 AM

'Thanks' hardly seems a big enough word for your gracious comments, Deb.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 9/9/2022 2:11:00 PM

Oh wow! Perfectly executed, Jenna. Loved your choice of rhymes and, of course, it flows like the sunrise sweeping across the morning sea. Beautiful!

Jenna Logan
Date: 9/9/2022 2:54:00 PM

I'm delighted with your 'wow,' Milt. I think early morning will always be my favorite time of day. Sunrise can be far more beautiful that a sunset, and it signifies a beginning rather than an end. Thank you so very much.