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Slivers of Dawn

5-7-5 Contest Entry

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Comment from frierajac
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This must have been the paradigm writing for the incurable Romantic poet of
days of chivalry gone by. I don't know much about chivalry, although I do believe
it haunts the memory or moderns.


 Comment Written 30-Nov-2017

Comment from closetpoetjester
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Bed hair, teethmarks on the pillow and the smell of sex in the air makes for a regretful and lingering ache in that goodbye.

Great sensual imagery at the fore. Play time done though.

Nice work. If you can get it haha

P

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2017

Comment from humpwhistle
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Or, sometimes, the sweet sigh of relief.
I've lain in both beds.

'Slivers' in your title suggests a sharp pain, whereas,
'ache' suggests more of a dull throb.
Perhaps, one leads to the other.

Forgive me, with so few words, I tend to be over analytical.

Best of luck, Mikey.

Peace, Lee






 Comment Written 30-Nov-2017

Comment from robyn corum
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Mikey,

This is one of those unusual poems that tells a whole story in just a few short words -really even a few syllables.

Hoping this isn't biographical at the moment. Hugs--

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2017

Comment from Sharon Haiste
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This Romance poem is a good entry for the 5-7-5 Poetry contest.
The picture matches the poem perfectly.
Good luck to you with the competition.
Sharon

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2017

Comment from nordicgirl
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I can't believe how much you have said with so few words, Michael. An amazing impact and the way you have this displayed is just perfect. I can truly feel this to my core. WOW. NG

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2017

Comment from Pantygynt
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From the skillful, onomatopoeic consonance of the first line shines forth the imagery that defines this 5-7-5, and allows it to tell a more involved story than it its syllabic restrictions would normally permit. Very well written.

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2017

Comment from Mustang Patty
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Hi, Michael;

The heartbreak in these simple lines is complex and deep. You did a great job with the presentation and the phrasing is just about perfect. Thank you for sharing,

~patty~

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2017

Comment from rama devi
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Poignant and expressive. Covers deep emotions in few lines. Good 5-7-5 style, artistic presentation. Strong closing AHA. Sniff sniff - so sad and wistful! I applaud your use of many S sounds plus cousin sound soft C. Sounds great read aloud. Excellent punctuation choices and formatting for cadenced delivery. Bravo.

Warmly, rd

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2017

Comment from apky
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Hello Michael,

Since I receive your posts regularly, I'm beginning to have a nasty feeling when I get hopeless with your clever poems. I'm no poet so I feel there's not much I can contribute but to enjoy the work.

But this was lovely, sensuous and elegantly erotic in the subtlest way.

Good luck with the contest, my friend.

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2017