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The Death Pose

dinosaurs wilted
their floppy necks curled
foetal position
defeated by life
lights suddenly out
cruel death peaceful



AP: 3rd place 2020

Submitted on June 18, 2018 for contest WHEN SIX LINES IS A PERFECT FIX sponsored by SILENT ONE  -  RANKED 2ND
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Roper Avatar
June 23, 2018 at 8:50 PM
Congratulations on your win, Line, ... Hugs Eve ~`*
Gauthier Avatar
June 23, 2018 at 11:07 PM
Thanks, Eve. Much appreciated.
Ashley Avatar
June 23, 2018 at 4:44 PM
An awesome poem and a great title, Line. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Gauthier Avatar
June 23, 2018 at 11:08 PM
Thank you, Susan. Can't take all the credit here.
Gentry Avatar
June 22, 2018 at 9:02 PM
Congratulations on your win with these six lines, creative. :)
Gauthier Avatar
June 23, 2018 at 7:28 AM
Thank, Susan. Much appreciated.
Sinha-Roy Avatar
June 22, 2018 at 1:40 AM
Congratulations, Line on your win.
Gauthier Avatar
June 22, 2018 at 7:53 AM
Thank you, Subimal.
Wolf Avatar
June 20, 2018 at 7:02 PM
Back with congrats on your placement in the contest, Line! :) gw
Gauthier Avatar
June 20, 2018 at 10:47 PM
Thank you so much for coming back, Gershon.
Andresen Avatar
June 20, 2018 at 6:50 PM
- A skilled and great 6 line poem, from you Line :) - It must have been difficult to judge, I think everyone is amazing, with different themes - Congratulations on a well deserved 2nd place in the contest :) - hugs // Anne -Lise :)
Gauthier Avatar
June 20, 2018 at 10:47 PM
Thank you, Sunshine. Much appreciated.
One Avatar
June 20, 2018 at 3:54 PM
Great take on the contest Line.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Gauthier Avatar
June 20, 2018 at 10:48 PM
Thank you so much, SO. Fun series of challenges.
Wolf Avatar
June 19, 2018 at 9:11 PM
Nice blending of title, poem, and esp. that sixth line. Can and did read this one several times. :) gw
Gauthier Avatar
June 19, 2018 at 10:02 PM
Thank you so much, Gershon.
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