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Tempest Toll

Stormy sea churns with frightening fury Seamen shouting about a mangled mizzenmast Cragged cliffs are awaiting ahead Eerie ghost gray sky defines haranguing hope Fear foments in dire disaster Tempest toll; ubiquitous undertow Sailor's destiny lies on rugged rocks. #1 Syllables E selected and check with PS FIRST PLACE WINNER written November 30, 2021 submitted to "Alliterisen 2 Poetry Contest" sponsored by Joseph May

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Jan Allison
Date: 1/5/2022 5:00:00 PM
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Superb imagery Milton, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Eve Roper
Date: 1/2/2022 7:53:00 PM
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Great feeling an imagery in your alterations, Milton , congratulations on your win. Happy New Year my dear friend with lots of hugs and love
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/1/2022 11:58:00 AM
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Excellent take on that picture of the storm, Milt. I don't think I'd seen any written on the storm (can't remember) but THIS is very good writing. Congrats on top win
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Joseph May
Date: 1/1/2022 8:55:00 AM
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Very nicely done Milton, Congrats on your win, Happy New Year!
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Ann Peck
Date: 1/1/2022 8:48:00 AM
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A really great, strong poem, Milton, with fantastic imagery! Congratulations on your win! Happy New Year :)
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 12/1/2021 2:11:00 PM
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Good luck in the contest, Milt.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/1/2021 4:30:00 PM
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Thanks so much, Shirley. You are so kind.
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Delice Arleen Skelly
Date: 12/1/2021 3:05:00 AM
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I have wrestled with alliterisen you have it done and dusted. Great ocean poem...Delice
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/1/2021 8:26:00 AM
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Thank you so much, Delice. Yes, it is somewhat difficult for me, too.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/30/2021 9:10:00 PM
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Oooh What imagery! I am ready to be a pirate queen once more.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/30/2021 9:54:00 PM
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You are! But, never get into a storm like this one!
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Bill Baker
Date: 11/30/2021 2:43:00 PM
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So descriptive Milt, I have to slow my heart beat down after the intensity of this one. Bill
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/30/2021 3:07:00 PM
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Thanks, friend. I find this format very challenging, but I'm hoping it will fly. It is a bit intense, isn't it?
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Heidi Sands
Date: 11/30/2021 12:26:00 PM
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Wow, well written Milton :)
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/30/2021 3:07:00 PM
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Thanks, Heidi. I really struggled with this one, but I think it came out passable.

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