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The Fifth Season

Here on Stillness the eruptions come violently As long, cold days extend into the Fifth Season The orogenes are proliferating exponentially For which the struggling women find no reason. Stone Eater, an orogenes of no small renown, Searches for power draining the energy grout To gain control over the earth’s seismic breakdown But the women know already, there’s no way out!
Written October 31, 2022 Submitted to “The Fifth Season” Poetry Contest Sponsored by Anthony Biaanco

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Date: 11/2/2022 5:13:00 AM
So did you read the book? I have not, wasn't able to "click" with a few pages from Amazon's "Look Inside" feature. Guess I didnt feel like reading a book for a contest, but wondered what you thought of it if you had?
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/2/2022 8:34:00 AM
I did not, Jeff. My poem is based on a brief clip from a Google search. I'm not an aficionado of Science Fiction or way-out sorts of things. I have enough trouble dealing with reality! (LOL)
Date: 11/1/2022 7:23:00 AM
Perfect for the contest Milt. Gotta be in the top!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/1/2022 8:57:00 AM
Thank you, Linda. I certainly hope so.
Date: 10/31/2022 12:58:00 PM
the women always "know" I like the mystical edginess here!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/1/2022 8:57:00 AM
Thanks, Caren. I'd say that point is right on target!

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