The Folding Fan Premiere Contest Winner

One foot here and the other there
Celestial light shines down
on the folding fan
channeling the wind from North to East,
to South, and lastly West
Cherry blossom petals slowly rain
and scarlet petals of dying flowers
join the westward winds
Another step here and another there
This folding fan will guide the way
on the path of faith, patience, wisdom, humility, and elegance
in this sacred dance
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 4/27/2018 8:05:00 PM
A lovely write.
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Date: 4/26/2018 9:58:00 AM
Congrats on your win, V.S.
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Date: 4/26/2018 9:58:00 AM
Congrats on your win, V.S.
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Date: 4/26/2018 7:33:00 AM
Congratulations on your top podium win! This beautiful piece reminds me of a wonderful book called "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" in which Chinese girls used to communicate with each other in secret using their fans. Hugs. Pandita
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Date: 4/26/2018 6:44:00 AM
Back with more congrats on yet another win.
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Date: 4/25/2018 11:43:00 PM
Back with more congrats, Vermillion.
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Date: 4/25/2018 9:44:00 PM
Vermillion, congrats on your first place win.
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Date: 4/24/2018 7:30:00 AM
Great imagery in your poem, Vermillion. Congrats on your win.
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Date: 4/22/2018 2:03:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. Enjoyed your expressions of descriptions.
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Date: 4/22/2018 10:44:00 AM
Congrats on your winning poem, Vermillion. I love the imagery of the channelling. Superbly penned.
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Date: 4/15/2018 10:40:00 AM
A very beautiful piece that I enjoyed reading! I salute you, great poetess! Best wishes. Pandita
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