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                               Swap Quatrain        1st September 2023

I didn’t see the moon in a pearly hue. The ocean’s waves weren't a deep azure blue. If the meadows didn’t sing a soft gentle tune. In a pearly hue I didn’t see the moon. Would you still love me? Floodlights don’t shine brightly as I glimpse the starry night. Waterfalls don’t cascade in a rainbow of colored light. If the warm summer rain didn’t fall so lightly. As I glimpse the starry night, floodlights don’t shine brightly. Would you still love me? Fairies don’t dance with gossamer wings. No wind through the whippoorwill sadly sings. Eagles gliding high to mountain tops have no chance. With gossamer wings fairies don’t dance. Would you still love me? If all I needed was you, not the air that I breathe and love. If my dreams didn’t bring me to you on fluffy clouds above. If the sky wasn’t sprinkled with glitter and cupid hearts too. Not the air that I breathe and love, if all I needed was you. Would you still love me? If I ceased to be able to rhyme, I could not write. If eagles didn’t soar and doves didn’t take flight. If I was no longer a poet til the end of time. I could not write, if I ceased to be able to rhyme. Would you still love me?

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Date: 10/15/2023 4:59:00 PM
This is possibly the best poem I've read on PoetrySoup thus far. I absolutely love it! Amazing poem, SV.
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Date: 10/19/2023 10:41:00 PM
Shane, I so appreciate your encouraging comment, it means so much to me, that a fellow poet enjoys my thoughts. Thank you so very much. SV (Sorry for the delay in responding).
Date: 9/13/2023 1:03:00 PM
You had me with you opening stanza.. this is such beautiful introspective poetry with stunning imagery and the flow and rhymes are perfect.. In fact the first three stanza are poetic brilliance and probably the best poem I have read from your pen.. there are far too many lines that i like in this and I am sure they would still love you.. I am so happy you were inspired by my contest and thank you for writing.. Congratulations on your first place..
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Date: 9/13/2023 4:27:00 PM
In the last twelve months or so, poetry has become my savior. It has obliterated the hurt of unkindness, and taken me to heights of joy. I have found poets online that shared my love of poetry, raised my pride of being part of the human race, and offered encouragement and praise to brighten my days that otherwise may have felt very different. Silent one, your words mean more than I think you realize. The short while I have left on this earth has been illuminated by the beauty of being part of a group that can unselfishly share their love of poetry and give of themselves to offer compassion and solace to others. Thank you dear one. SV
Date: 9/13/2023 7:25:00 AM
I'm pleased to stand beside you on this grand Podium, dear SV. Congratulations on your remarkable triumph in the esteemed contest. Your magnificent and exquisite poem truly deserves this prestigious accolade.
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Date: 9/13/2023 11:00:00 AM
Ditto dear friend. I will never be in your class with your style of writing, therefore am appreciative of being recognized for the few attributes my poem displayed. Thank you for your generous words, SV
Date: 9/13/2023 6:33:00 AM
I've seen quite a few amazing g writes on this theme. Yours is top notch SV. Do we know each other from the past? Just curious. In any case glad I stopped here today
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Date: 9/13/2023 10:53:00 AM
Thanks "Tom" for stopping by. What a difference a smile makes. Your comment is graciously welcomed.
Date: 9/13/2023 4:30:00 AM
Congratulations on your top placement SV. Great work x
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Date: 9/13/2023 10:49:00 AM
Thanks D Glad you like it mate. Wishing you the best of everything SV
Date: 9/13/2023 2:24:00 AM
Gosh how did i miss this one queen of rhymes! Omg that ending made me tear up so deeply moving and touching, such vulnerability and emotions youve expressed in sheer eloquence. You will forever be a rhyming queen. I love the wordplay, i see why silent one likes this. A new fave for me. Congratulations on winning
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Date: 9/13/2023 6:30:00 AM
Thank you so much Empress for liking it, for the congratulations and for the fave. Best wishes from SV
Date: 9/6/2023 2:49:00 AM
I bet they would love you till the Deepest Oceans....Is there a contest going on? Im sure I saw other titles like this. A fatastic write..and in RHYME.??
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Date: 9/6/2023 6:28:00 AM
Thanks for your reply..Im not a huge fan of contests to be honest..but I ve seen this title..here and there,and so many wonderful poems including yout own,and thought so..Goodluck for the contest. ??
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Date: 9/6/2023 4:03:00 AM
Hi Charmaine, I just checked for you, the contest sponsored by Silent One is now closed. Thank you for commenting so favorably on my poem. You are very sweet to take time to read my poems. Best wishes from SV
Date: 9/2/2023 7:33:00 AM
SV, I was completely captivated by the enchanting aura that emanated from your words. This poem touched the depths of my soul, leaving me utterly speechless. The way you delicately crafted each line is nothing short of profound, and your choice of rhymes is like a masterpiece, artistically weaving together a captivating tapestry. The rhythmic flow of your verses is so effortlessly smooth as if they were born to dance together. And the recurring refrain, like a subtle brushstroke, added yet another layer of exquisite beauty to your already mesmerizing poem.
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Date: 9/2/2023 2:03:00 PM
Thank you my dear friend I am honored that you like it. So much more I should say but emotion has taken over, I am speechless after reading your wonderful comment
Date: 9/1/2023 9:42:00 AM
Beautiful poem, no one will turn you down. Winner for the contest.
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Date: 9/1/2023 10:18:00 AM
Lovely Jay, my friend, would you please swap places with the judge ? I am glad you liked it Jay Thanks for letting me know in such a lovely way.
Date: 9/1/2023 3:02:00 AM
- L-O-V-E - A wonderful contribution to this contest, S.V. … best wishes :) - hugs
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Date: 9/1/2023 3:33:00 AM
Anne-Lise you always have the most special comments to make. You really do spread sunshine. Thank you so much.

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