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Xyst

Doric columns supported the xyst
with ancestral plane trees and boxwood
lining the spaces between and whispering
the secrets of ancient polished stone.

The promenade led to the gymnasium
where zealous athletes of strength and valor
practiced their regiment for the Games
to earn enhanced esteem and station.

So compelling now to amble and hear
their eager, raised voices of so long ago,
echoing through the walled garden
if one remains silent, and listens.

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Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/5/2023 1:24:00 AM - A wonderful poem, Linda :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/5/2023 5:46:00 AM Thank you dear Anne-Lise. Your kind words are appreciated. hugs :)

Paula Goldsmith Date: 5/4/2023 9:39:00 AM Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your creative write  again. Have a great/blessed day............... Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/4/2023 12:06:00 PM Many thanks sweet Paula. I am glad you enjoyed it again. :)

Constance La France Date: 5/4/2023 6:55:00 AM Linda, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations ! Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/4/2023 7:00:00 AM Thank you Constance. I'm glad to see you feeling better and online! :)

Alfonso II Warally Ngengethe Mussabwa Chris Date: 5/3/2023 8:49:00 PM Congratulations on your win in the Contest ...My friend. The poem combining lot important things. Very nice ...Linda. Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/4/2023 6:15:00 AM Thank you dear friend. I appreciate your comments. :)

Daniel Turner Date: 4/28/2023 10:27:00 AM Once again you offer us knowledge and pleasure Alice. Is there no end to your talent? Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 4/28/2023 3:45:00 PM The pleasure is mine Daniel. You make me blush with your sweet words. :)

Victor Buhagiar Date: 4/28/2023 12:55:00 AM Lovely word for the contest. Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 4/28/2023 3:45:00 PM I liked the word Victor. And the history is very interesting. hugs :)

Gershon Wolf Date: 4/27/2023 7:35:00 PM Having grown up in modern times, 'I missed my xyst!' Thanks for the vocabulary lesson, Professor! Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 4/28/2023 3:43:00 PM LOL I hope you learned well my friend :)

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/27/2023 4:27:00 PM interesting. I looked up this word earlier today just to see what it was and you described it very well. Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 4/27/2023 5:41:00 PM Thanks Andrea. I appreciate you visits more than you know. :)

Sotto Poet Date: 4/27/2023 4:14:00 PM This is a fantastic poem, Linda. Your thorough metaphor selection and perfect diction add another level of refinement to the outstanding verse you've crafted. Good luck with the contest Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 4/27/2023 5:40:00 PM Thank you so much Las. Your thoughtful comments mean a lot. :)

Ann Peck Date: 4/27/2023 3:18:00 PM This is wonderful, Linda! I tried writing for that word and couldn't do it. You did it just beautifully! Best of luck! Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 4/27/2023 3:32:00 PM Hey Ann. Thanks! before editing, I had left the word out of the poem. Not knowing if it need to be included as part of the poem, I exchanged 'portico' for 'xyst' in the first line. LOL

Paula Goldsmith Date: 4/27/2023 2:41:00 PM What a creative write/word. I enjoyed it. Have a great day........... Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 4/27/2023 2:49:00 PM Hi dear Paula. Thank you for your support! :)