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2026-01-15 Write A Beautiful Rubaiyat Rhyme (My Version) Poetry Contest

Sponsored by: CONSTANCE LA FRANCE

To Find Love Once Again

When love visits me again, I will not feel like a burden. 
I will take in every effort and see how deserving I am, see how worthy I am." — Rede Omowunmi 


He felt the quintessence of pure sadness:
He cursed himself for his badness.
The wayward wind wailed within his grief.
Could he ever regain some gladness?

His body trembled like an aspen leaf.
His mind felt like waves smashing on a reef,
Billows flowed to the shore, white foam so fine.
In his heart, he felt a beat so brief.

The struggling sun hugged the western skyline.
He walked down the path, all lined with pine.
Found a chapel, a quiet place to stay.
She was kneeling. Will she be mine?

He brought her red roses just cut in May.
He knelt near her, though he could barely pray.
She looked at him, and she smiled happily.
To Our Lady, he offered her a spray.
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Messina Avatar
March 17, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Nicely done, Victor. Also, congratulations on your winning placement in Contance's contest!
Kendrick Avatar
February 20, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Thank you for sharing this winner with us. Congratulations on it being on the winners' list. Way to go. Sara K
La France Avatar
February 19, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Victor, beautifully penned and congratulations on your win in my contest Write A Beautiful Rubaiyat (My Version) I love your quote, well done, Constance
Buhagiar Avatar
February 19, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Thanks. I had to work hard on that poem. Glad I managed it.
Sands Avatar
February 12, 2026 at 7:34 AM
That line ..the wayward wind wailed within his grief really resonated. Well done! :)
George Avatar
February 6, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Dear Victor, you are so good at Romance! There is such sweet youthful energy flowing through your veins. Enjoyed reading your poem on love. Great Rubaiyat. All the best in the contest.
Poet Avatar
February 4, 2026 at 5:37 AM
Your words of affection and optimism touched me deeply with me! Crimson blooms could be the light in the shadows. Beautifully written, Victor.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
February 3, 2026 at 4:04 PM
romantic and hopeful words. Well written Rubaiyat and rhyme scheme
Daniels Avatar
February 3, 2026 at 6:55 AM
A sensitively written Rubaiyat poem, Victor. Beautiful rhymes. I loved the final line. Spray is such a tender word to use. Good luck for contest, though I’m sure you know these contests do not determine the validity or worth of our work & know that the algorithm is involved in rating. Best to your island., Ghairo.
Gentile Avatar
February 2, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Have faith in romance Victor! I am reading this between your lines! I love your lines of love and hope ! well done! Happy Monday !
May Avatar
February 2, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Red roses might save the day, Very nicely penned
Hind Avatar
February 1, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Lovely!!
Kendrick Avatar
February 1, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Ahh!! I felt some sadness in this one plus some deep love. Thanks for sharing this contest entry with us. It reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sara K
Dietrich Avatar
February 1, 2026 at 1:38 PM
So sweet, Victor. Well done
Buehler Avatar
February 1, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Reading this beautiful poem makes the heart glad, Victor. Well done. :)
Edmonds  Avatar
February 1, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Very nice Victor, romance at its best… Beryl
Cunningham Avatar
February 1, 2026 at 10:43 AM
You are the master of romance Victor. Tom
Rolland Avatar
February 1, 2026 at 7:45 AM
so touching poetry, thanks poet for emotions
Goldsmith Avatar
February 1, 2026 at 7:44 AM
I enjoyed reading this powerful write. Great Ending... "Good Luck" Have a wonderful day/week writing away............
Rodrigues Avatar
February 1, 2026 at 5:25 AM
A beauty of a poem! He is willing to attempt romance,
Godwin Avatar
February 1, 2026 at 5:11 AM
So emotional, Victor, I felt my own feelings rush around while reading and the imagery is perfect. I am so glad that this ended happily, yay.
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