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Before the Day Turned Into Night Contest

January 20, 2024 Sponsor: Charlie Messina

Just on a whim I took a walk, following the trills of a lark Along new trails did I embark, not recognizing a landmark Fearing the worst, if truth be told, along unknown paths I had strolled The air touched me with frigid cold Sunlight faded to tarnished gold Cicadas sang as they took flight 'neath lavender skies of twilight The path back home was in my sight Before the day turned into night Moonlight cast a soft silver glow I smiled as it began to snow

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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 3/28/2024 10:47:00 AM

The wanderer finds home after tarnished gold...love it Lin. Congratulations! :)

Lin Lane
Date: 4/2/2024 8:10:00 AM

Thank you very much for your kind words, Linda.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/27/2024 10:30:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. What a lovely write. Great picture with your colorful words. The end of day brings a beautiful time. Hope you are OK... Have a blessed day...........

Lin Lane
Date: 4/2/2024 8:09:00 AM

I'm fine, Paula. I've just not felt the urge to write lately. Thank you for liking this one.

Charles Messina

Date: 3/26/2024 9:39:00 PM

Lin, I love your walk on a whim and watching the "sunlight fading to tarnished gold." Congratulations on your top win! PS: Sorry about the line limit and for the late judging. Hugs Charlie

Lin Lane
Date: 4/2/2024 8:09:00 AM

Hi Charlie and thank you ever so much for the placement.

John Lawless

Date: 1/21/2024 6:38:00 AM

and add a sprinkling of snow flakes....WOW.....A beautiful stop reading and bathe in the moment, moment....

Lin Lane
Date: 1/21/2024 7:02:00 AM

Those moments are wonderful enough for the author to take in his/her vision, but when a poet of your talent takes one... I am compensated in full. Thank you very much, John.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 1/20/2024 5:13:00 PM

a wonderfully constructed poem about an uncertain journey--fearing the worst...haven't we all been there! For sure. Yet when we see the path home, we feel as if we've witnessed or partook in a personal miracle. Spiritually uplifting, hugs, Sara

Lin Lane
Date: 1/20/2024 5:32:00 PM

Thank you, Sara. This is one contest theme that i wish would not have been line limited. I’m delighted you found it spiritually encouraging.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 1/20/2024 4:58:00 PM

Dear Lin, this is a poetic journey through uncertainty, beautifully captured in your verses. The vivid imagery of unknown paths, frigid cold, and tarnished gold sunlight speaks volumes. Yet, your words bring a sense of hope as the day turns into night, guided by the soft silver glow of moonlight. Your poem is a captivating stroll through emotions and nature's beauty. Loved it! - Blessings, Daniel

Lin Lane
Date: 1/20/2024 5:30:00 PM

Daniel, I think I prefer your synopsis more than my poem. You felt my thoughts and emotions just as I did. Thanks so very much.

Jan Allison

Date: 1/20/2024 3:04:00 PM

wow Lin is is so amazing i especially love the imagery in stanza 3:-) i can picture the birds and sky so vividly xx hugs jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 1/20/2024 3:22:00 PM

I thought this photo fit my thoughts perfectly. Thank you so much, Jan.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/20/2024 2:48:00 PM

Sounds like a blissful walk you took Lin. Don't think I'll be out walking tommorow, big storm heading our way, heavy rain and 80mph winds. Tom PS Good luck in the contest.

Lin Lane
Date: 1/20/2024 3:22:00 PM

Oh gosh, that's minimal hurricane velocity! No cliffs like those in the picture where I live. Thanks, Tom.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/20/2024 3:05:00 PM

Im sitting high up in a flat over looking the sea - its quite spectacular tom":-) hugs jan xx we were meant to go out but we stayed indoors lol