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Lost Love's Labyrinth

Lost, stumbling alone through pained memories. Mazed. -------------------- 9th April 2017 My first Lanterne - for the "Form L - Lanterne" contest sponsored by Broken Wings. (First Place)

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Paul Callus

Date: 4/15/2017 10:55:00 AM

Congratulations on placing first, John. Incidentally both our entries start with 'lost'! Regards // paul

John Michaels
Date: 4/16/2017 3:45:00 AM

Thanks, Paul. Yes, I noticed that; guess it's the first word associated with "labyrinth" - we both had the same starting point but went in different directions with it! Regards, John.

Agnes Krampe

Date: 4/15/2017 8:05:00 AM

Congrats on your win, John. Love it!

John Michaels
Date: 4/15/2017 8:11:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comments, Agnes. Much appreciated!

Joseph May

Date: 4/12/2017 7:49:00 PM

Congrats on your top win John

John Michaels
Date: 4/14/2017 4:09:00 AM

Thanks very much, Joseph!

Constance La France

Date: 4/12/2017 1:16:00 PM

Michael congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderful Lanterne. Excellent first try at the form. I love this.

John Michaels
Date: 4/14/2017 4:10:00 AM

Thank you for running the contest and for my placing!! Regards, John.

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 4/12/2017 1:07:00 PM

Like that last word, carries impact. Congrats. John.

John Michaels
Date: 4/14/2017 4:11:00 AM

Thanks so much. That's one of the things I love about writing / poetry - such a short, single-syllable word can convey so many meanings. Regards, John.

Poetprentice Dupins

Date: 4/12/2017 12:27:00 PM

Congrats on your win, John! Peace and love.

John Michaels
Date: 4/14/2017 4:12:00 AM

Thanks for your kind comments - much appreciated! Regards, John.

Ingrid Showalter Swift

Date: 4/11/2017 12:07:00 PM

Love the Last slam dunk word! :) "Mazed"

John Michaels
Date: 4/14/2017 4:15:00 AM

Thank you very much for your comments!! Regards, John.

Anil Deo

Date: 4/10/2017 4:16:00 PM

Well-done. I am inspired to try one ...maybe even today (See, how you make us write!!) shalom, AD

John Michaels
Date: 4/14/2017 4:17:00 AM

Thank you - best of luck with writing yours! Regards, John.

Emile Pinet

Date: 4/10/2017 11:18:00 AM

Like a moth to a flame you seduce us with the truth of you words and we fall prey to your magic spell. Emile.

John Michaels
Date: 4/10/2017 2:30:00 PM

Thank you for the kind comments - and in the form of a lovely little poem itself!! Regards, John.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/9/2017 8:53:00 PM

This is wonderfully done, JOhn. Soupmail for you.

John Michaels
Date: 4/10/2017 2:30:00 PM

Thanks for your support once again. Soup Mail responded to.

Laura Leiser

Date: 4/9/2017 2:01:00 PM

Ah, without saying the word "labyrinth " this is a great descriptive write, John...very nice! :)

John Michaels
Date: 4/9/2017 3:03:00 PM

Except for "Lost"... dagnabbit... clearly that one snuck past me ;)

John Michaels
Date: 4/9/2017 3:00:00 PM

Whenever possible, I try to avoid using the title in the actual poem - especially in short forms like this, where every syllable is precious! Maybe that's why I struggled with "Lush"?! :) Thanks for the kind comments!

Jan Allison

Date: 4/9/2017 7:15:00 AM

Such deep and sad emotions in your lanterne:-( Good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

John Michaels
Date: 4/9/2017 2:57:00 PM

Thanks for the kind comments, Jan! Regards, John.