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The Blue Ridge Queen

Queen Caroline hails one request that excellence must have no bounds, each dress displayed, shall manifest as brilliant Blue Ridge Mountain gowns. Her summer dress, a sunlight's kiss as breezes play the season’s song, such glory thrives in temperate bliss, as mountain spirits sing along. Her autumn frock adorns her frame as elements of grace unfold, her maple dress bears leaves aflame as mountain ash dons vivid gold. Her winter gown is dusted white, its snowy veil conceals her face, and all adorned for winter’s night, her valleys sleep in silent grace. Her spring apparel sprouts anew as winter's wardrobe soon rescinds. The brilliance shines in every hue as mountains come to life again. Her vibrant wardrobe stands supreme, omnipotent in its design, so fitting for a gracious Queen, dear sweet, majestic Caroline. Host: Mark Toney Marathon Contest, Mile 22 12-2-2022

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Date: 12/16/2022 7:47:00 PM
An eye catching poem on what North/South Carolina wears during each season ! I like her winter dress the most. Beautifully rhymed analogies. Congratulations Mark on your Marathon win!
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Date: 12/15/2022 9:50:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Mark with this poem of vibrant images and personification of the mountain changing gowns through the seasons. Reminds me of my poem Oceana where the ocean changes wardrobes. All the best!
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Date: 12/15/2022 8:40:00 AM
Gorgeous imagery and personification. Congrats!
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Date: 12/14/2022 12:55:00 PM
Mark, your poetry beautifully describes what I have seen many times with my own eyes. Congratulations on your win on Mile 22 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on because Mile 23 has already started.
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Date: 12/12/2022 1:51:00 AM
A great piece Mark - and clever. A dress that represents each season. I love how your rhyme flows and does not feel forced at all. I'm wondering if 'Queen Caroline' is North / South Carolina that the range is located partly in (excuse this Brit's lack of US geography knowledge). Cheers - Gary
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Date: 12/10/2022 8:40:00 AM
Oh wow, having spent most of my life in the Appalachians and loving the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, this poem really resonated with me. Best of luck in the Marathon, Mark.
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