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Darkness

How gently darkness lays itself upon the restless sea While breezes scented cool and clean, are blowing wild and free From the poem 'The Lovers' YOUR BEST RHYMING COUPLET #2 Poetry Contest -Sponsored by: L MILTON HANKINS 2021.09.28

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Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 10/8/2021 4:23:00 AM

would love to hear the whole poem read to me, soup mail

Francis J Grasso
Date: 10/25/2021 7:01:00 AM

Thank you, Rose. ...Fran

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/6/2021 8:17:00 PM

Soft, gentle and dreamy. Congrats on your win in Milt's contest, Francis! Kudos, Gershon

Francis J Grasso
Date: 10/25/2021 7:00:00 AM

Thank you, Gershon. ...Fran

Wendy Watson

Date: 10/6/2021 2:52:00 PM

I can see and feel why this appealed to Milton, Francis. Beautifully composed!

Francis J Grasso
Date: 10/6/2021 5:18:00 PM

Thank you, Wendy. ...Fran

Constance La France

Date: 10/6/2021 2:00:00 PM

Fran, congratulations on your win in Milt's Rhyming Couplet Contest, nicely penned ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

Francis J Grasso
Date: 10/6/2021 5:18:00 PM

Hello, Constance ... thank you. ...Fran

Jan Allison

Date: 10/6/2021 12:00:00 PM

what lovely imagery Francis, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Francis J Grasso
Date: 10/6/2021 5:16:00 PM

Hi, Jan ... thank you for your kind words. ...Fran

Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/6/2021 9:54:00 AM

Beautiful imagery Fran. Love the relationship between nightfall, the wind and the sea. Congratulations on your win. All the best.

Francis J Grasso
Date: 10/6/2021 5:11:00 PM

Thank you, Sam. ...Fran

James Marshall Goff

Date: 10/6/2021 9:48:00 AM

Francis, line 1 sets the stage with the word "gently" giving way to the refreshment in line 2!

Francis J Grasso
Date: 10/6/2021 5:06:00 PM

Thank you, for your kind words, James. ...Fran

L Milton Hankins

Date: 10/6/2021 9:22:00 AM

Wonderful couplet, Francis. So happy to see your placement on my winner's list. Good spot out of fifty entries! CONGRATULATIONS!

Francis J Grasso
Date: 10/6/2021 5:05:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words Milton. And thank you for your time and taking such great care in running these fun contests. ...Fran

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/4/2021 2:34:00 PM

very beautiful imagery. I know Greg likes most the couplets with imagery, so let's hope this is a win!!

Francis J Grasso
Date: 10/4/2021 7:33:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea. A lot of tough competition! We have many really great poets here! But I feel good about this one. ha ha! ...Fran

Laura Leiser

Date: 9/29/2021 9:53:00 AM

You captured the mystery of the sea so well in your excellent couplet, Francis. Enjoyed this one! Good luck in the contest! :)

Francis J Grasso
Date: 9/30/2021 9:21:00 AM

Thank you, Laura. ...Fran