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Winter In the Tropics

Huddled together Around fire place we draw nigh To combat coldness attacks... Singing joyous hymns Grateful to God* for love’s warmth Exempting us from Winter**. *1Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. *We live in the Tropics, yet our family resides in the one of the coldest provinces in the country. January 14, 2022 2nd place, "Winter Sedoka" Poetry Writing Contest Sponsored by Charles Messina; judged on 1/25/2023.

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Len Gasun

Date: 2/5/2023 5:04:00 AM

Beautiful sedoka my dear friend Beata. You are from Baguio right? Sometimes I visit Baguio when I go back home. I love and enjoyed your lovely sedoka. Haven't tried this form yet. Thanks a lot for sharing. Congratulations on your win! Have a wonderful new week! Hugs

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/26/2023 6:29:00 AM

I wanted to drop by to say congratulations on your winning work. Way to go. Thanks for sharing. Sara

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/25/2023 1:29:00 PM

very nicely done, Beata. Congrats

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/25/2023 9:20:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A beautiful write. Thanks for the added notes. Have a blessed day..............

Charles Messina

Date: 1/25/2023 4:55:00 AM

Lovely poem, Beata. Congratulations on your placement in my contest. Blessings dear friend. Charlie

Sally Eslinger

Date: 1/14/2023 6:44:00 AM

Beata, here you succeed in presenting a totally involving atmosphere of wintry hours in your home. I am glad you noted about your area, because the idea of “tropics” as you know might eliminate regular ideas re winter and your noting the Truth of this scene makes the poem more powerful & sensual. P.s. gry putting OF winter instead of FROM at your end. Both are good, valid, but not sure which meaning you’re after. xo sally