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The Conundrum of Early Roses: Saraband Sonnet

Outside new rose buds contemplate the future, should we bloom or no, and tempt our own vermillion fate? We are not winter's afterglow, they muse, but amulets of grace, consider buildings stacked in place without decorum or brio! Which is the greater of the two in March--intentions must not mar the garden cloister--to eschew the world or flutter like a star or horse manes lilting in the breeze? Remember thus: our pedigrees grant entree to a love's boudoir! Iambic Tetrameter aba bccb ded effe 3/3/18

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Keith O.J. Hunt

Date: 3/27/2018 4:37:00 PM

Really good stuff Dale, your writes are always moving, lots of color, smells, exotique emotion...just what the doctor ordered for the haggled reader;-)

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 3/27/2018 4:58:00 PM

Thanks, Keith. Good to hear from you.

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 3/18/2018 2:48:00 AM

Multiple wins for a very deserving piece! Heartfelt congratulations, Dale - blessings and best wishes to you.

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/16/2018 7:15:00 AM

Congrats on your win, Dale. Well done.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/16/2018 4:48:00 AM

Lovely images! Vermillion fate, Winter’s afterglow, flutter like a star. Congrats, Dale!

Eve Roper

Date: 3/15/2018 9:16:00 PM

Wonderful imagery in your poem, Dale, and written very well using the required words. Congratulations on your 2nd place win! Hugs,

Sandra Haight

Date: 3/15/2018 7:02:00 PM

Amazing imagery, Dale! Congratulations on your Podium win. Sandra :)

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 3/15/2018 7:27:00 PM

Thanks so much, Sandra.

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 3/15/2018 8:34:00 AM

powerful personification of the budding rose. Love the seldom-used saraband form. Your recognition in the list of four top winners is well-deserved, Dale. I certainly enjoyed the read.

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 3/15/2018 8:48:00 AM

Thanks very much, Reason.

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 3/15/2018 1:02:00 AM

Congratulation, Dale on your fine win with a flowing sonnet.

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 3/15/2018 8:48:00 AM

Thanks, Subimal.

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 3/14/2018 11:38:00 PM

Love this write and the form! Sincere congratulations on your well-deserved win, Dale - blessings, and keep up the great work, friend! :-)

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 3/15/2018 8:46:00 AM

Thanks much, Greg.

Viv Wigley

Date: 3/14/2018 8:57:00 PM

Well done, Dale, a classic! Regards, Viv

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 3/15/2018 8:46:00 AM

Thanks, Viv.

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/14/2018 4:18:00 PM

Back with most deserving congrats, Dale. Well done.

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 3/14/2018 4:46:00 PM

Thanks, Line.

Laura Leiser

Date: 3/14/2018 1:41:00 PM

Congrats on your win, Dale! Lovely poem :)

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 3/14/2018 1:48:00 PM

Thanks, Laura.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/5/2018 7:13:00 AM

I enjoyed this new form Dale. What would the world be without flowers! They fill our senses with such joy! Very nicely penned! : )

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 3/5/2018 8:26:00 AM

Thanks, Connie. I saw the form on AP and thought I'd try it.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/3/2018 5:30:00 PM

You are so imaginative, Dale. Making a unique statement on rose buds. Is this for any of the contests going on? I can think of one that it might fit! Love your iambic tetrameter pattern.

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 3/3/2018 5:41:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea. Yes, I entered it in a contest. It's a new form I've wanted to try for awhile.

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/3/2018 4:09:00 PM

Your imagery is always over the top in most wonderful ways. A most pleasant read, Dale.

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 3/3/2018 4:30:00 PM

Thanks, Line, I always appreciate your comments.

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 3/3/2018 3:58:00 PM

So unusual, rhythmical (I didn't stop to verify the form - I go for the beauty of the language). I especially like that last stanza that the roses personify.

Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 3/3/2018 4:29:00 PM

Thanks so much, SW. I saw it on another site and wanted to try it.