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Sadness in his downcast eyes; in tears, devastated. His four-legged friend, birthday gift, deceased; just buried. Poor child, woebegone. He still can't believe his dog died; keeps asking Mom and Dad "Why?" "Is he coming back?" (Yalto) "Yalto" is a form invented by yours truly line 1-15: 3,4,2,4,5,3,2,3,2,3,3,5,6,1,5 syllables Date written: 07/19/2020 Submitted for... July Na Or Hm Poetry Contest (Winner: 1st Place) Sponsored by: Constance La France Date written: 07/28/2020 Received an N/A in.... STRAND COMPLETELY NEW (11)any theme any form poetry contest Judged 7/19/2020

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Date: 8/1/2020 8:43:00 PM
Edward this is such an honest portrayal of innocent emotions my friend. I could feel the sadness melting my heart. I love the themes reflected in your poems. Keep writing and inspiring. Congratulations on your win :)
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 8/2/2020 6:15:00 AM
Thank you so much, Aditi:-) I'm glad this poem resonated with you. Have a glorious day, my friend!
Date: 7/29/2020 9:39:00 PM
So sad, Edward. Having lost dearly loved pets - members of our family - this poems brings back that heartbreak especially seen through the eyes of a child. Congratulations on your win! Blessings to you!
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/30/2020 3:40:00 AM
Losing a member of the family, even if it's a pet, is devastating. Thanks for the visit and congrats, Sam:-)
Date: 7/29/2020 5:39:00 PM
Edward, congratulations on your win in my NA/HM contest for July with this excellent write, a FAV for me _Constance
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/30/2020 3:34:00 AM
Many thanks for my placement, Constance:-) Thanks for faving this poem as well, my friend!
Date: 7/29/2020 1:51:00 PM
Nice to see a win for this heartbreaking Yalto, Edward. Never say never! Congratulations, my friend.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/30/2020 3:27:00 AM
Thank you so much, John:-)
Date: 7/29/2020 1:08:00 PM
I felt your lines so deeply, Edward. I've lost several pups and a devoted kitty. I'll not have another because it's too hard to bear the sorrow. Your write deserved so much more than an N/A, and now you have it!
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/30/2020 3:29:00 AM
I can't imagine the pain and sorrow of losing so many beloved pets, Jenna. I appreciate the kind words, my friend!
Date: 7/29/2020 1:01:00 PM
A very sad story for a child that doesn't understand death. Congratulations on your win in Constance contest. Hugs Eve
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 7/30/2020 3:26:00 AM
Thank you, Eve:-) Blessings, my friend!

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