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When Time Is a Luxury

Like quiet raindrops, silence falls serene both on the mountains lying to my east and on this peaceful valley spring-time green. I take a book outside so I can feast on words of beauty as I take the last sweet rays of sunlight warm upon my skin. Such time is short. Late afternoon flees fast. But not to relish it would be a sin. Calm is the weather, and there is no breeze, so pages in my book lie undisturbed. There’s nothing to distract me. I’m at ease and tranquil on my deck - so unperturbed. Since hushed and still is all my world, I feel a luxury is time like this to steal! May 13, 2021 For Writing Prompt - Calm - Poetry Contest Sponsor: Constance La France (six words to be included using bold print)

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Date: 5/25/2021 4:15:00 AM
Andrea, congratulations on your win in my Writing Prompt - Calm-Challenge with your wonderful poem, love _Constance
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Date: 5/22/2021 10:45:00 PM
Congrats, Andrea. Great imagery.
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Date: 5/22/2021 10:19:00 PM
Congratulations!
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Date: 5/18/2021 7:36:00 PM
You my friend are truly gifted as this sonnet illustrates so very well! Each and every verse leading to a recognition on life, time and the journey of wading through this world and living. A fav-,a gleaming gem too. God bless..
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Date: 5/17/2021 11:15:00 PM
Ah, what a lovely sonnet.. honestly after a long time I've read such a good one on poetry sites, Andrea. My best wishes, stay safe, you're a jewel...
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Date: 5/17/2021 2:32:00 AM
Oh! So serene and beautiful, Andrea:)
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Date: 5/14/2021 9:59:00 AM
Andrea what a beautiful poem... Seems you really enjoy your serene corner from where your poetic gems glow... Loved this .... used all the words SO perfectly... Best wishes in the contest.... Hugs.. ~ Ani
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Date: 5/15/2021 4:21:00 PM
yes, dear, I sure do enjoy writing in the sunshine on my deck. But I need a lawn chair. My joints are getting bad and I am like an old lady trying to get up off the ground from where i have been sitting propped against the wall!
Date: 5/14/2021 7:00:00 AM
Andrea, I never believed ten syllables were enough to describe scant minutes in time. Your quatrains came through, how precious a moment is relished in this poem 'When Time is a Luxury'. -Richard
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Date: 5/14/2021 5:30:00 AM
You are a poet par excellence. Constance will love this sonnet. All words used perfectly.
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Date: 5/13/2021 9:49:00 PM
Yes reading poetry as good as this, is time so enjoyed.
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Date: 5/13/2021 5:06:00 PM
This is absolutely beautiful Andrea. Wonderful description and imagery. For sure this should be a winner. God Bless, JB
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Date: 5/13/2021 4:55:00 PM
You penned a lovely sonnet, Andrea; this is going to be a top win hopefully. Best regards
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Date: 5/13/2021 3:14:00 PM
This one will definitely lower your blood pressure:) A very calming poem, Andrea. I've seen the mountains you look at and they are beautiful to say the least. Good luck!
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Date: 5/13/2021 2:46:00 PM
Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Good use of those words. It reads like a calm wonderful place to reside. Your visit to my page is encouraging. Sara
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Date: 5/13/2021 2:43:00 PM
My God! Such peaceful Writing!
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Date: 5/13/2021 2:31:00 PM
Much peace and serenity in your write--sounds like you found "me" time to enjoy the beauty of nature. Silence so pretty!
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Date: 5/13/2021 1:01:00 PM
It seems like the older we get the more we appreciate every moment of quiet reflecrtion. Nice poem, Andrea.
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