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Date posted : 30/3/24

Contest Title ; Wounded Sigh

Contest Sponsot ; Edward Ibeh

Contest : This or That, Volume 24 Poetry Contest

Bright jewel enshrined odyssey sparkles, as haunted pneuma’s blinding sun quest, sculpts sweet blissful dream escape plot, from deep well nagging torrents, wounded sigh raw throat rush, magma spewing ire, ashen inkling, cerise dawn’s, gleeful prompt Eyes dilate, at lavish, surreal sights, froth rim cascades dull, imagined sudden ache, or dark traumatic imprint, spritely bird chirp’s amber wing dive, honeysuckles gloomy vocal chord, to pamper for a while my strained quiver Rabid mishap cluster in harsh pickle, fuel soaked match hazard an idle spark, to set wild utterance aglow, yet gold wisps of heaven lurk, they remould skewed instinct, despite life’s burden, sigh a tiny, wound doused with, simple joy

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Susan Ashley

Date: 4/16/2024 7:53:00 AM

Dear Howard, contrasting facets of forces, emotions and striking imagery sparkle in the cohesion of this rich triple stanza etheree. "Eyes/dilate,/at lavish,/surreal sights" A soulful experience set in stunning verse! The depth and breadth of this piece goes way beyond the confines of the etheree form and the borders of the poetic page. Beautiful! Warmest wishes my poetic friend.. ~Susan

Howard Kerr
Date: 4/16/2024 11:24:00 AM

Dear Susan, Praise for my work from someone of your stature I find truly edifying. It is an encouragement and a spur in the context of my creativity. I really appreciate the detailed nature of your reflections and the emphasis you place on those aspects which impressed you most. Kind regards Howard

Edward Ibeh

Date: 4/8/2024 7:32:00 PM

You're a master of the etheree form, David. You've painted a gorgeous portrait of nature with this triple etheree poem. Well-done! Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest!

Howard Kerr
Date: 4/9/2024 12:26:00 AM

Hi Edward, Heartfelt thanks for your evaluation of my contest submission and for your placement of this entry. Your kind remarks are greatly appreciated. I enjoyed your challenging contest immensely Warm regards Howard

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/3/2024 12:10:00 PM

I really love that last part where you douse the mishaps with simple joy! how wonderful if we all were able to do that.

Ink Empress

Date: 3/31/2024 1:55:00 AM

What a brilliant etheree, i love this form and youv written so well in such eloquence, on how amidst the darkness and tribulations in life, we somehow find light through whats around us. I felt so many lines in this and your use of metaphors and nature to convey what you think and feel is truly worthy of all the accolades. I love the slight alliterations and wordplay! Pleasure reading this, best wishes for the contest, well delivered

Sotto Poet

Date: 3/30/2024 6:42:00 PM

Dear Howard, Amid life's trials and tribulations, the poem centers on discovering fleeting moments of delight and magnificence. Despite facing adversity, the human spirit may find comfort in the little things in life, and the poem delves into themes of light and dark, suffering and love. It explores the inner voyage, through emotional upheaval and the search for solace and happiness. Resilience, hope, and finding joy despite adversity are some of the topics it explores.