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^{Portico = a structure consisting of a roof supported by columns at regular intervals}
^{Tetrastylon = 4 columns in a row}
^{Xystus = a covered portico, as a promenade .}^{a garden walk planted with trees}

Alphabet Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Joseph May

Fourth Place!

image of the Lake Shrine in Pasific Palasades

Ancient building, columns define. Eden’s forever garden hidden. Indelibly juxtapositioned kaleidoscopic lake maintains numerous orchidaceae. Porticos’ quaint, reclused, sequestered. Tetrastylon unseen villa’s with xystus, Yogananda’s Zen.

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Joseph May

Date: 2/4/2025 6:18:00 AM

Congrats on your win, Nicely done

I Am Anaya
Date: 2/4/2025 8:52:00 AM

Ty, Joseph! Super fun contest, thank you for my placement in your contest, you are appreciated as a sponsor and poet! ~

thriveni c mysore

Date: 2/2/2025 11:22:00 PM

Interesting dear poet. I read through the comments too.. lovely choice of words and place for peace. congratulations cheers!!!

I Am Anaya
Date: 2/4/2025 8:53:00 AM

Peaceful indeed, thriveni, ty!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/2/2025 8:46:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your lovely/creative write again. I love your lake picture. I can see why you meditate in this a very magical place. Have a blessed day with your win as you write away..................

I Am Anaya
Date: 2/2/2025 9:22:00 AM

It's a special place, spiritually and magical, Paula, Tysm.

Charles Messina

Date: 1/17/2025 8:39:00 PM

You did this form so well, Anaya. And to do it about the shrine where you go to meditate, and because it was saved from the horrific fires makes this even more special. Best wishes in the contest! Hugs Charlie

I Am Anaya
Date: 1/21/2025 8:28:00 AM

As of today, Palisades fire is 63% contained! [23,713 Acres]

I Am Anaya
Date: 1/18/2025 11:04:00 AM

Gas lines are checked, and cadaver dogs in effect for missing. Thousand's look forward to get back to their burned homes to rebuild. The Shrine is right below the Palisades Firestation #69 adjacent to. I used to jog down that hill. Thank you !

Duke Beaufort

Date: 1/17/2025 5:02:00 PM

Anaya, it’s good to see people coming together to help. Thanks for the additional details. I’m struck at how we all cope with life using different approaches and communities. I applaud that you use many in this bittersweet world. This will be a challenge to make lemonade out of lemons…but the spirit displayed could do remarkable things. I hope people can preserve their sense of community. I also was noticing how green the water appears in the photo. All interesting.

I Am Anaya
Date: 1/18/2025 10:55:00 AM

Duke, I have never donated money before, I just filled out the form Red Cross ID etc., there is a form for volunteering as well. I have volunteered with the Rangers at Deception Pass Campsite a 300 campground on Whidbey Island, while Navy wife, he was on shore duty there. ha. Listen I get phone messages from Representative Brad Sherman, there is assistance for Fire Victims, FEMA $43,600 housing and temporary rental assistance, additional $10,000 in aid from California State Supplemental Grant Program. It goes on and on. This is why it's so important for Trump to fund Calif! But 'Don't' worry they get helped !! I changed the photo, with added Swans.

Ink Empress

Date: 1/16/2025 1:54:00 PM

Ah so good to see you back to posting sweet anaya! And how well written is this poem on your fave and most serene and spiritual place for you! Looks and sounds zen and i love your word choices, they are unique and some of them are new for me like your x! Is so clever! I think youv expressed very well here. Pleasure reading your work. Best wishes for the contest! Sending you light always

I Am Anaya
Date: 1/17/2025 3:25:00 PM

Slowly coming back. The fires are out, the sky is blue Ink. I did what I could gave to Red Cross, it's an application online. I'm finished worrying, and fixing up the Fenshui in my little place, it's so cute, I ordered material 'steel' dressers in olive greens and golds, new throw rugs with same colors, framing my 'Golden Glow' poem and images of the fires that surrounded me and hanging them as a reminder. I made the bedroom a workout station! Focus is on my health & life. Thank you!!!

Duke Beaufort

Date: 1/16/2025 8:59:00 AM

Anaya, it looks like a great place to be. You describe it well. The ducks seem to like it also! Considering the constraints of using each letter in order, it is impressive that it makes sense!! Of course, poetry and meditation type places are ideal for each other!!! Smiles!

I Am Anaya
Date: 1/17/2025 3:48:00 PM

Tommy, I read that "Mars quit the acting profession to become a monk with the Self-Realization Fellowship in Los Angeles and eventually took the name Brother Paramananda" It must have meant everything to him. :)

Tom Woody
Date: 1/17/2025 1:26:00 PM

Interestingly Bruce Mars is (was) a monk with this order. Former actor who played parts in a few Star Trek episodes

I Am Anaya
Date: 1/16/2025 9:46:00 AM

There is so much more to it on the other side of the mountain, in front of the temple facing the ocean. "Many of you have reached out to offer support to Self-Realization Fellowship monks at the Lake Shrine who were living and working out of the ashram buildings that were destroyed in the fire. Please know that the monks’ needs are well provided for by SRF, and please receive our thanks for your kind offer". (On their website). It lies a few blocks from the Pacific Ocean, on Sunset Bld in Pacific Palisades. Duke, I don't confine myself to one church, I go in different circles, a very spiritual place indeed!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/16/2025 8:54:00 AM

WOW!!! What a lovely/creative write you have here. Great/Pretty Picture. I am still working on this one. Cannot come up with the last line. It is a very hard one to do. You make it look sooooooo easy. "Good Luck" Have a fun day as you write away..................

I Am Anaya
Date: 1/16/2025 8:59:00 AM

Paula, it was easy in a sense that in reality it is my go to Lake in the Palisades where I meditate, a very magical place that has been spared by the fires. Thank you dear poetess.

Tom Woody

Date: 1/16/2025 6:35:00 AM

Ooh so many hard words my head hurts, but it works nicely. I gotta try one of these one day

I Am Anaya
Date: 1/16/2025 8:05:00 AM

This is part of a temple where I'd go to meditate. It's in Pacific Palasades and was spared by the fires! A portion of Gandhi's ashes buried there. Paramahansa Yogananda Yogi, guru, Monk is responsible for it. The monks live there. I once asked my Guru, “To what state must one have attained to be called a master?” He replied, “One must have reached Christ consciousness.” --A Monk. So spiritual, I went there when I was in dire need of spiritualism, it's a magical place. :)

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 1/16/2025 6:31:00 AM

Dear Anaya, Happy New Year, I have been out of pocket for several weeks due to colds and vacation. I am glad I stopped by to see your well versed ABC poem. Excellent, Excellent, Excellent! Winter Blessings, MY Dear Friend, Daniel

I Am Anaya
Date: 1/16/2025 8:15:00 AM

Good to SEE you, it's been a cruel beginning, but glad to be here on PS nonetheless, Keeps my mind busy. Thank you :D

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/16/2025 2:38:00 AM

- You created a beautiful picture, Anaya :) - (I tried to write for this contest ... I gave up when I got to the letter F - :))) - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs

I Am Anaya
Date: 1/16/2025 8:12:00 AM

Lise, when i get stuck i look up the synomons , it helps. F is a toughy. :)