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This or That, Vol 21 Poetry Contest"Three Legged Table"
Sponsored by: Edward Ibeh  Written 10/19/2023

Three-Legged Table As I drove through an old neighborhood, I spotted a garage sale sign. I pulled off to the side of the street. With impatience, I couldn't get out of the car quick enough. Right in front of the drive sat a vintage, small drop-leaf, three-legged, brass lion claw Duncan Phyfe red mahogany table. The price was outrageously cheap. I could not resist in buying this magnificent well-kept antique table. I managed to put it in the trunk and securely tied a rope to the trunk lash so, it would slightly close and the table wouldn't fall out while I drove home. high expectation valuable old treasures arouse excitement In my living room, well-polished table sits. An old fashion crochet doily is used as a coaster for a vintage Fenton Hobnail milk glass with ruffle edge vase, filled with fresh cut gardenias, and a pair of matching candleholders. antique possessions constructed with great prudence ages have long passed

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Date: 11/9/2023 7:42:00 PM
Eve, what a beautifully done, imagery-filled haibun! Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest.
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Date: 10/20/2023 2:18:00 PM
A wonderful write/story. "Good Luck" I also did this one. Have a great weekend.............
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Date: 10/20/2023 7:36:00 AM
What a lovely idea this Haibun is. I admit never saw a three-legged table. Must be worth something. Lovely idea, Eve. Hugs and blessings.
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Date: 10/20/2023 6:59:00 AM
Is there any form or any subject that you can’t possibly write on? This is beyond brilliant and i can see through your words this antique table that you’ve described in such eloquence. I love the haiku and tge seamless flow of your prose too. Absolutely stunning! Soul warming too. I especially love the lines where you described the gardenias in a vase, and how detail oriented your imagery is! As always im in awe! Goodluck for the contest, im sure it will score high
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Date: 10/19/2023 8:53:00 PM
Oh my, I will really say that this haibun truly enchanted me!!! I love vintage and antique things so much, their artistic finesse and ah, they have a unique touch.. So flawless.. And so is this piece! The picturesque image of the three-legged table that you've created is just beyond brilliant.. "sat a vintage, small drop-leaf, three-legged, brass lion claw Duncan Phyfe red mahogany table" I mean, WOW! And those haikus are so gorgeous as well.. Really enjoyed reading this very much!! A fav!
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