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Hand In Hand With You

Hurrying down a winding path Among imposing lofty trunks, I Nourish thoughts with optimism Discarding an assault by aching limbs Imploring for a soothing stop Notwithstanding valid motivation. Hark! I catch cascading sounds Approaching from not far away. Nobody knows how big a boost this brings! Doubts will not disturb my mind again. With you this mission I’ll accomplish soon; Important to withhold mistrust at bay. Towards conclusion, with firm motivation, Hoping to attain our initial aspiration. You hold my hand, without any qualms Of what tomorrow and days afar might spawn. Uplifting is this vast profusion of our faith. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This Acrostic poem is also a Lipogram. In it, a specific letter or letters of the alphabet is/are systematically omitted. In this case it is the letter “e”. ------------------------------ A Lipogram Poetry Contest Sponsored by Emile Pinet Placed 4th © 24th January, 2023

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Jack Horne

Date: 11/11/2023 3:54:00 AM

Love this, Paul - & it's even more impressive that it's written without any Es. Hope Malta is still comfortably cool - it's a little nippy here now

Paul Callus
Date: 11/12/2023 12:02:00 PM

Thank you for the visit and feedback, Jack. I must admit it was challenging and time-consuming!! Our weather is lovely for this time of year; still in the 20sC. Regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 3/14/2023 1:32:00 PM

I had my doubts that a poem could sound natural without using the letter E (the most widely used letter in the alphabet.) Yet, here it is! A beautifully written, romantic poem! I should learn to never doubt!

Paul Callus
Date: 3/17/2023 11:38:00 AM

Thank you for reading and commenting, Rhoda. Indeed we must learn not to doubt! I too had my doubts before starting to write, but I proved myself wrong :) Regards // paul

Joanna Daniel

Date: 1/31/2023 10:43:00 PM

Well composed, Paul, congratulations:)

Paul Callus
Date: 2/4/2023 1:50:00 AM

Thank you and happy weekend, Jo. ~ Regards // paul

Fin Chuuk

Date: 1/31/2023 1:18:00 PM

Outstanding poem!

Paul Callus
Date: 2/4/2023 1:43:00 AM

Thank you, Fin. I'm pleased to make your acquaintance. Regards // paul

Emile Pinet

Date: 1/31/2023 11:07:00 AM

Congratulations Paul! Your amazing poem "Hand in Hand with You", has earned a distinguished place in my “Lipogram” poetry contest. I was very strict, but your poem earned its place on the winners list my friend, Emile.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/4/2023 1:28:00 AM

Thank you, Emile. It was quite a challenge, but fun at the same time. Best regards and happy weekend, my friend. // paul

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/29/2023 11:23:00 PM

You composed a magnificent poem, not only an acrostic but also a lipogram. Malta needs your last line. Never seen such indifference towards God these days. Deserves high placement.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/31/2023 9:55:00 AM

Thank you so much for your complimentary remarks, Victor, and I definitely agree with you re your final comment. ~ Regards // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 1/28/2023 6:32:00 AM

you did a GREAT job here, my friend - I find lipograms extremely difficult, especially without an E

Paul Callus
Date: 1/31/2023 9:30:00 AM

Thank you, Jack. This form is definitely time-consuming! Best regards, my friend. // paul

Susan Lawrence

Date: 1/24/2023 3:36:00 PM

Paul so full of imagery and emotion ! I love the last line - Uplifting is this vast profusion of our faith . Just beautiful. Hugs my friend, Susan :)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/25/2023 7:02:00 AM

Thank you, Susan...always a pleasure to have you visiting and leaving behind a gift of lovely comments. ~ Warm regards & Hugs my friend // paul