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For Emile Pinet's Sonnet Lipogram poetry contest. To write a sonnet without the letter 'A'.

In the term of birth, fields begin to mend. Tough soil softens in tones of brown umber, Insects wriggle to rejoice winter's end. Spiders spin webs, rising from their slumber. Virgin trees rock gently in morning breeze, yellow snowdrops greet tulips with bluebells. Fresh flowers entice butterflies with bees, seducing senses through hypnotic spells. Sweet chorus of robins, trills through blue sky. Their songs echo in golden morning hues. Clouds hover in puffs of ivory dye. Sun glows, inspiring my poetic muse. Cherry blossoms look so perfect in pink but their brief life, ponders the mind to think.

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Emile Pinet

Date: 5/15/2024 11:36:00 AM

Congratulations, Silent One! Your poem earned you a distinguished place in my contest. You should be proud of your placement. Although many good poems were submitted, your poem rose to the top ten. Well done, my friend Emile.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 5/7/2024 6:21:00 PM

A lovely Lipogram Sonnet Silent One, you did well to avoid using the letter A throughout the write…Beryl

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/6/2024 5:38:00 AM

Beautiful imagery, SO. A delightful lipogram sonnet. Splendidly done!

Maria Williams

Date: 5/6/2024 4:38:00 AM

I love this Spring Sonnet; there's so much imagery to it. I have seen the beautiful cherry blossoms in bloom in Japan. Though temporary, it is still worth seeing. All the best for the contest dear S1...Hugs

Crystol Woods

Date: 5/6/2024 2:10:00 AM

Oh wow... This is amazing. I am humbled to put my weak contribution out there... but one must begin somewhere! I found this so challenging and you seem to make it look effortless. You were able to capture the newness of spring and the life awakening all around, and keep your prose within the perimeter of the contest. Applause!!!!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/5/2024 10:12:00 PM

Great job. I can't spy any A's methinks you got it!

Tom Woody

Date: 5/5/2024 4:25:00 PM

Beautiful spring poetry... with a message. I hope you have a great week SO

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/5/2024 4:16:00 PM

Dear SO, this is a wonderful poem that captures the exquisite beauty and revitalizing power of nature in the spring season. It commemorates the transition of the environment from a chilly and challenging winter to a lively and vibrant spring, showcasing the diverse elements that awaken during this season. You effectively captured the awakening of nature during spring, showcasing the healing of fields, the softening of soil, the emergence of insects and spiders, the swaying of trees in the breeze, the blooming of flowers, the singing of birds, the drifting of clouds, and the overall beauty and fleeting nature of the season. I wish you all the best in the contest!

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 5/5/2024 2:52:00 PM

My goodness, Silent One. Your talent is beyond my comprehension. I will fav this one as soon as I can close my jaw and wipe the drool off my chin. Brilliantly done, my friend.

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 5/5/2024 2:35:00 PM

it's no mean feat to write a sonnet without the letter 'a' - a challenge i wouldn't want to attempt lol - and i think you've done very well here; that closing couplet is a lovely ending...thanks for all your comments on my work :)

Ink Empress

Date: 5/5/2024 1:42:00 PM

Dear silent one! I always thought you do sonnets well, and you always make me read in awe of how seamlessly your sonnets flow, with not just brilliant imagery but also with beautiful adjectives to enhance what you paint in the most eloquent manner! You have a way with words, and this looks like an effortless write, cus of the flow and rhythm of your captivating rhymes! Inspired me to do it too, Lets see if i can thought before contest ends! I really love especially the opening and also the “yellow snowdrops greet tulips with bluebells. Fresh flowers entice butterflies with bees, seducing senses through hypnotic spells.” Just wow! Impeccable! So artistic you are! Excellent couplet too to end this with! Best wishes for the contest

Duke Beaufort

Date: 5/5/2024 1:12:00 PM

Silent One, First of all...thank you for attaching music to many of your creations. They add a nice touch and it's a pleasure to see that music can inspire us. This particular poem is very peaceful. If I were a critic, I would grade it as an A+.

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 5/5/2024 12:59:00 PM

So lovely listening to the pretty haunting music and seeing the delicate cherry blossoms. I can’t imagine them being any other color than pink. Thankyou for the beauty you send. SuZ

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/5/2024 12:22:00 PM

Tough soil softens in tones of brown umber… seducing senses through hypnotic spells…yellow snowdrops (unique)…All so wonderful! Fave, my silent friend! ~ Kim

Zyrool Gifford

Date: 5/5/2024 9:36:00 AM

Beautifully written,Silent , excellent imagery of nature. Enjoy your day.