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Quintain/Sicilian
A Quintain (Sicilian) poem rhymes the end of the first line with the last words in the third and fifth lines. The last word of the second line rhymes with the ending of the fourth line, giving this style of poem a unique rhythm of a,b,a,b,a. There are no rules regarding meter or line length.

I recall the moment I first met you, my heart practically jumped from my chest. For, at that magical moment, I knew that you were different from all the rest, and I smiled when your smile came into view. Time stopped, locking that feeling forever in the memory of my heart and soul. There's no doubt in my mind whatsoever that I was broken, yet you made me whole, a bond that even death cannot sever. Love can be traced to that moment in time; that epitome of a happy thought. You gave me your heart, as I gave you mine, and doubt was replaced by the joy love brought; for even belated hope tastes sublime. Tethered to that moment, reality and fantasy intertwine in my mind. And I liken our first meeting to be like regaining sight after being blind, and slowly realizing I can see.

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Date: 9/8/2021 3:17:00 PM
Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderful, heartfelt write, Emile!:-)
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Emile Pinet
Date: 9/9/2021 7:20:00 AM
Thanks, Edward, I appreciate the placement my friend, Emile.
Date: 9/8/2021 9:54:00 AM
So wonderfully crafted Emile. Your use of words is truly amazing with striking phrases like "reality and fantasy intertwine," "gaining my sight after being blind." Congratulations for your win. Blessings for you!
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Emile Pinet
Date: 9/9/2021 7:19:00 AM
Thanks so much, Sam, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Date: 9/8/2021 8:24:00 AM
A very beautiful poem. Vivid illustration. Congratulations!
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Emile Pinet
Date: 9/8/2021 8:50:00 AM
Thanks, Christuraj, as always, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Date: 9/7/2021 6:30:00 AM
Thanks so much for sharing this. So delightful and delighting from the start til the end. God bless you.
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Emile Pinet
Date: 9/8/2021 8:50:00 AM
Thanks, Beata, as always, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Date: 9/2/2021 1:17:00 AM
A great poem on the given topic, Emile:)
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Emile Pinet
Date: 9/2/2021 10:38:00 AM
Thanks, Jo, as always, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Date: 8/26/2021 12:19:00 PM
WOW. This is incredible! I absolutely love it. Amazing writing. God bless you always and I wish you a win. Love, Gina
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Emile Pinet
Date: 8/26/2021 1:05:00 PM
Thanks, Regina, I write for those wow comments, you have made my day my friend, Emile.
Date: 8/26/2021 10:27:00 AM
Emile, this is a beautiful poem, so illustrative of Edward's "tethered to the moment." It is a very moving piece of writing. Best wishes in the contest.
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Emile Pinet
Date: 8/26/2021 1:03:00 PM
Thanks, Milt, your encouraging comments are always most welcomed and appreciated my friend, Emile.

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