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I Ching Hexagram

Three coins tossed at once; each coin is given a value of 2 or 3, depending upon whether it is tails or heads, respectively. Six such tosses make the hexagram. Some fortune-tellers use an empty tortoise shell to shake the coins in before throwing them on a dish or plate.
A Sonnet Lipo-gram No Letter A
Flyby moments of springtime, sweet impress deeply rooted in the feel of the skin Discern the hour of its serville prowess then bloom with kindrid spirit, be its twin Flowering florets with midget whole buds sendings shivers down your comfy dorsum Sleep inside this hothouse with silent thud then rouse gently, like the weightless vellum Time for betterment is here, find your pound weigh it in, turn the compost of your plot Let bygones be bygones, cover the grounds with redress, then grow your own blessed lot Hold the tortoise shell, put three coins in it, then consult I Ching, the way you see fit.

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Date: 4/29/2024 6:54:00 AM
Dear Rose, Wow, your sonnet lipo-gram reflects a delicate dance of words, crafting beauty without the letter 'A'. It's a testament to creativity and linguistic finesse, showcasing the power of constraint to inspire innovation. Like the tossing of coins in the I Ching, your poem invites us to embrace uncertainty and seek guidance amidst the intricacies of life. What an elegant exploration of language and meaning. - Blessings, Daniel
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Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 4/29/2024 12:54:00 PM
You always seem to delve into the poem and find so much to say about it, thanks for taking the time, glad you like it
Date: 4/29/2024 3:17:00 AM
How did you do it? You are a great poet. I would have written a sonnet let alone evading the letter A. I have lost my muse and any good poems I have are old from the past. Best for a win. Hugs.
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Date: 4/29/2024 12:53:00 PM
It took a long time to put together, like a puzzle I guess. You have much talent of your very own Victor, :)
Date: 4/28/2024 5:34:00 PM
Wow, Rose! This is fabulous and a great contest entry. I'm impressed with your skill in using no a's. Applause! Wishing you a pleasant evening, hugs & blessings, Sara
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Date: 4/29/2024 12:53:00 PM
Thank you for reading my poem, this was very difficult to do. I did it in stages, glad you enjoyed it

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