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The Exchange

brook
babbling
unrevealed
deep secrets while...
in conversation with the setting sun;
exchanging pleasantries effusively
in the gloaming.
their final...
goodbyes;
friends.



Double Tetractys 3 Poetry Contest Winner: 3rd Place)
Sponsored by Eve Roper
Photo chosen: 1
Syllables checked at howmanysyllables.com
Date written: 09/23/2030
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Kendrick Avatar
October 7, 2020 at 2:44 PM
Congrats on your winning work. Way to go for the contest. Sara..I like the fact that you think of them as friends.
Ibeh Avatar
October 8, 2020 at 3:30 PM
Thank you very much indeed, Sara:-)
Roper Avatar
October 2, 2020 at 5:57 PM
Thank you for participating in the Double Tetractys 3 contest, Edward . Congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve"
Ibeh Avatar
October 4, 2020 at 1:53 AM
Thank you so much for my placement, Eve:-) I appreciate the congrats!
Andresen Avatar
October 2, 2020 at 7:53 AM
- Beautiful poem, Edward :) - Congratulations on your third place in the contest :) - Have a wonderful weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Ibeh Avatar
October 4, 2020 at 1:52 AM
Thank you, Anne-Lise:-) Have a wonderful weekend as well!
Logan Avatar
October 2, 2020 at 7:19 AM
The word that comes to my mind when reading your Tetrachtys is "tranquil." Congratulations on your winning write, Edward.
Ibeh Avatar
October 4, 2020 at 1:50 AM
Thank you so much, Jenna:-) I'm glad you loved it!
Edmonds  Avatar
October 2, 2020 at 6:08 AM
Most inspirational Edward, love the idea of the setting sun and the brook conversing. Congratulations a well deserved win. Belle
Ibeh Avatar
October 4, 2020 at 1:51 AM
Thank you, Belle:-) I appreciate it!
Fowler Avatar
October 2, 2020 at 6:08 AM
So beautiful and evocative Edward. Congratulations on the win! Linda
Ibeh Avatar
October 4, 2020 at 1:50 AM
Thank you so much, Linda:-)
Ashley Avatar
October 1, 2020 at 9:50 PM
Beautiful imagery, Edward. Congratulations on your wonderful win with your exceptional poem. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Ibeh Avatar
October 2, 2020 at 4:07 AM
Thank you so much for your visit and comments, Susan:-) Blessings to you!
Dietrich Avatar
September 24, 2020 at 7:05 PM
I really like this, Edward!! So descriptive.
Ibeh Avatar
September 25, 2020 at 3:15 AM
Thank you, Andrea:-) I'm glad you did! Blessings, xoxo
Rodrigues Avatar
September 23, 2020 at 6:24 PM
Wonderful!
Ibeh Avatar
September 23, 2020 at 7:17 PM
Thank you, Kim:-)
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