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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

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...............

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 !

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.

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?

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/28/2023 3:45:00 PM

The pleasure is mine Daniel. You make me blush with your sweet words. :)

Buhagiar Victor

Date: 4/28/2023 12:55:00 AM

Lovely word for the contest.

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!

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.

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

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!

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...........

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/27/2023 2:49:00 PM

Hi dear Paula. Thank you for your support! :)