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Sponsor: Margarita Lillico/ "Man Of Words"

Fifth Place

A Collaboration with Robert Gorelick

The Man of Words

                   Sunrise aglow, she plucks a flower from his garden,
                   in a stealth hush, she sees him serene this warden.  
                   Meanders even closer upon a sequestered creek                                                                             
                   She imagines a brush of his lips against her cheek.
                   When a curious corgi barks and ignites a blush                                                                                            
                   Her stroll again will end, amongst the grass so plush, 
                   verdant with an aura a somber amber green,
                   ‘tis the first time this intruder has ever been seen.                                                                      
                   Relaxing in my garden chair blessedly alone,
                   with my cup of soothing chai and Scottish scone.
                   No TV, computer, iPod, kith or kin,
                   my crossword puzzle I shall now begin.
                   So, an eight-word name for a Mayan sink?
                   A quika—I didn't even have to think!
                   As the sun clears the rolling hills afar
                   I'm done, a crossword superstar!
                   My Corgi Hal licks my face in congratulations,
                   as the sun-lit moor beckons her invitation.
                   Such a simple, sweet, tranquil pleasure,
                   Sunday morning crosswords, my priceless treasure.
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Kauffman Avatar
May 15, 2023 at 10:45 AM
Such gentle loveliness Anaya! I love the two voices - the two characters and, of course, the corgi! Your words reinforce the quiet solitude of the scene. Congratulations on your win! Blessings
Anaya Avatar
May 15, 2023 at 4:28 PM
Thank you, Sam! I am grateful and honored that you enjoyed the collaboration.
Gorelick Avatar
May 1, 2023 at 7:10 PM
A collaboration, beautifully blended and flowingly interwoven. A new take on two ships passing in the night, a morning solemnity breached but not broken.
Anaya Avatar
May 1, 2023 at 7:12 PM
It's inevitable that one day their strolls will lead to the same sunlit moor. Maybe a little help from your Corgi? A new treasure awaits, Robert, and it's not in solving a crossword puzzle. Melding of two minds is always a joy to read, I'd say!
Chuuk Avatar
April 10, 2023 at 8:17 PM
Oh how charming this is. You two just collaborated on a new hallmark movie. Beautiful! :)
Anaya Avatar
April 11, 2023 at 11:13 AM
Thank you, Fin Chuuk!
Dietrich Avatar
April 8, 2023 at 11:39 AM
this is so charming!!
Anaya Avatar
April 8, 2023 at 4:03 PM
Thank you, Andrea! Appreciated
Kavanagh  Avatar
April 6, 2023 at 11:58 AM
Beautiful laid back poetry, by two fine musing poets, tis life’s small pleasures that somehow makes perfect sense on a Sunday morning, such a relaxing seamless collaboration, cheers David
Anaya Avatar
April 6, 2023 at 2:40 PM
David, thank you, your opinion most graciously welcomed, not sure if two stanzas were enough, didn't want to go on and take any chances of straying from the central theme. ha
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