Wayra Lantern

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you were my glimmer the joy that lit my foot path your shine warmed my cold marrow my lantern, divine ... sure ... until the storm 'He' ... doused the flame. ~ 4th Place ~ in the "Weaving A Wayra" Poetry Contest, Nette Onclaud, Judge & Sponsor.

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Aditi Mishra

Date: 5/23/2020 6:03:00 PM

I love the flow as it turns to multiple interpretations in the end. Congratulations on your win Greg :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/23/2020 9:14:00 PM

That's very kind of you, Aditi, and I'm so pleased that you enjoyed my poem. Blessings, my friend! :o) <3

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/23/2020 12:58:00 PM

Congratulations on your win Greg. I am not familiar with this form. Blessings xxoo

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/23/2020 9:13:00 PM

Many thanks to you, Connie, I so appreciate it, Dear Poet! :o) <3

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/23/2020 5:31:00 AM

this marvelous piece could have placed higher but i got stuck with the turn of the end line...nonetheless, clap clap for your ingenuity, greg!...congrats on a worthy win in my contest!...huggs

Nette Onclaud
Date: 5/24/2020 4:45:00 AM

soupie for you!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/23/2020 9:12:00 PM

Thank you so much, Nette, I appreciate the placement! May I ask what "stuck" you with the end line? Not sure I understand. Blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 5/22/2020 12:21:00 PM

Wow, I love the imagery and personification, Gregory! Best of luck in the contest!! :) xx Rhonda

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/22/2020 3:36:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Rhonda - I'm so pleased you liked my poem! Blessings, Friend! :o) <3