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The Willow Tree

The willow tree wrapped you in its dark embrace. Bark had kissed your shell like a dagger. Emerald leaves stitched a new grace. Rain fell that day, tearful with its stagger. You wanted to blend, but it made a trace. This transparency you left made my world shatter. May the doves make your soul fly once again dear. My dreams want you to be adorned in much cheer. (Written on June 29th, 2017 for Janis Thompson's Ottava Rima Contest)

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Date: 8/8/2017 2:32:00 PM
hello Alyssa nice to meet you. I have just finished writing a poem about a willow tree. I like your poem. I will do mine a little later on. Nice to meet you. Mine will be free verse. Although i did one in Monoku. Have a nice day my friend.
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Alyssa Lorette
Date: 8/8/2017 3:01:00 PM
Nice to meet you too! I'll be sure to read your poem, Darlene! :)
Date: 6/30/2017 5:55:00 PM
This I such a creative piece, it has a little bit of everything in it and you have wrapped it all together so nicely.
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Alyssa Lorette
Date: 6/30/2017 6:41:00 PM
Thank you, Chris! :)
Date: 6/29/2017 8:09:00 PM
This is lovely, Alyssa:) Good luck!
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Alyssa Lorette
Date: 6/29/2017 8:58:00 PM
Thanks, Daniel! :)

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