Quintain (Sicilian) Poems | Quintain (Sicilian) Examples

When, in darkness, there's but a single ray; When, in cruelty, there's little kindness found; Then in imagination could I stay; A private realm, and in perfection crowned; And I thought of dreams, in that certain way. When, in darkness, there shines a brilliant ray; When, in cruelty, there is a kindness found; Not in imagination would I stay; Let private thought with...

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less sun, more moon as night time grows seasons change as all things must where did time go? Heaven knows the stars give signs, much to tell us be still, as nature all around us flows ...

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They quickly pass, the waning days more brief, like love once shied beneath a garish moon, expose the truths betrayed by Autumn's thief. Infatuation always ends too soon ~ still tethered to the oak, a hopeful leaf... for Andrea's "Half Past Summer" Contest...

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King Sol is stealing all my energy. There’s no relief in sight, forecasters say. Come, clouds, with brief relief; this is my plea. While summer lovers bask in heat each day, I’ll dream of fall and trust in my AC. ...

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How could I ignore the dance of a leaf Cascading with warm summer brushed in gold-- Lovers tasting the quiet of relief A contentment lit amidst north-winds cold… And autumn comes...it's charm and flair too brief!...

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Come, now while summer shall shine on your soul, Leave off the darkness, the doubt and the fear; Come, now the Earth’s with divinity full, Leave off the wretched, and cling to the dear; Come, now forgive, and thus make yourself whole. ...

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Strands of silver clouds slowly drift away, graze the ash of mid-summer smoky sky. Two months on cold wind will blow in blue bay, from the tawny trees golden leaves will fly, as fall arrives spraying dew on the way. ...

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Already in the shops, I bet: the stuff for Halloween! So as you sun yourself and sweat, imagine witches, ghosts and all things mean - although no trick or treaters yet!...

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The seasons operate like Nature’s clocks: when winter solstice fades, we’re on the rise! Meridian’s behind us now (approx), so savour, while you can, those smiling skies: then buckle up! Here comes the equinox! ...

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“Beautiful poets, do proliferate worlds for us to slip into with each poem you create” by author For all of you whose poetry is filled with words that thrill like dancers on a stage, you wonderfully show us you are skilled by how you phrase each line on every page. Inside our hearts your messages have been instilled. Remember when you...

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I love dancing to express, show and share my joy. I revel in singing to the music, enhancing my mood. Fashion, an aesthetic work of art is fun, I truly enjoy. As a foodie, eager to try, seek out new or best food. As a writer, I like emotive language … I am not coy. ...

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Wed young- three babes I had by twenty-four. Part-time, earned a B/A in English, and my poetry and paintings seemed to soar. More joys when five grandchildren grew, expand to five dear great-grandbabies, I adore. ...

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A Solar trims the Earth's waistline, while Polars bare all the segments, Springing up those northern steppes leans sublime, the Vernal Equinox presents, then, on March 20th, it will shine. The southern Pole leans the same way, as the September Equinox appears, on September, the 22nd day, though terms mirror a different side as it leers, it's Summer there, and it's their time to...

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The years have worn my body down; and soon, I'll breathe my final breath. Life has left me tired and rundown; but I am not afraid of Death; though I'll meet His gaze with a frown. Lately, time has been running fast; and my bones are getting fragile. Many friends have already passed; thank God my mind is still agile, but I don't expect...

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To your heart I bring optimistic glow conquering moments with awesome delight midst prayed-for miracles of blessings’ flow marked by pardon's anticipation flight offering relief and hope* from guilt's blow. *Romans 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. Quintain in...

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