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Monchielle Stanza Contest sponsored by Emile Pinet

December 26, 2023

Nature changes her gown to gossamer chiffon pastels to welcome spring. Daisy wreath in her hair when finch and robins sing. Nature changes her gown. A bright yellow sundress. Fabric print with flowers, blooming when well nourished by afternoon showers. Nature changes her gown to dark shades of mourning for all the falling leaves, windswept from bare limbed trees. For their loss, Nature grieves. Nature changes her gown as she dances o'er earth in frock of winter white. Snowflake crystal bodice sparkling jewels each night.

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Jan Allison

Date: 1/11/2024 2:00:00 PM

what wonderful metaphors and I love the subtle use of colour in every stanza, many congrats on your win Lin:-) hugs jan xx I've not tried this form before, when my muse re awakens from her slumbers i may try it:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 1/12/2024 7:49:00 AM

Give her a clop on the head or tell her you're going to put her out to pasture if she doesn't start contributing to your poetic inspirations~ Thanks, Jan.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 1/10/2024 11:28:00 AM

Quite the imagery Lin! Congratulations! :)

Lin Lane
Date: 1/10/2024 4:26:00 PM

Thanks so very much for your kind thoughts, Linda.

Emile Pinet

Date: 1/10/2024 10:50:00 AM

Congratulations Lin! Your enchanting poem "Mother Nature's Gowns," has placed "Second" in my contest. Your poem stood out with your superb use of differing hues. Very well done my friend.

Lin Lane
Date: 1/10/2024 4:26:00 PM

Thank you very much for honoring this poem, Emile. It's always my pleasure to write for your contests.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/28/2023 1:44:00 PM

What a creative write/picture. I really enjoyed reading this one. Good Luck in the contest... "Happy New Year 2024" .................

Lin Lane
Date: 1/10/2024 4:25:00 PM

Thank you, Paula.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 12/27/2023 6:22:00 PM

A superb poem~~vividly descriptive, expressive use of personification, Lin

Lin Lane
Date: 12/28/2023 5:41:00 AM

Thanks for your many encouraging thoughts, Janice.

Jay Narain

Date: 12/27/2023 10:05:00 AM

Nice poem on changing weather with fine imagery and metaphors. Loved it.

Lin Lane
Date: 12/28/2023 5:41:00 AM

Thank you very much for your comments, Jay.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/27/2023 2:35:00 AM

Love your use of metaphors to describe mother natures seasons Lin. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas celebration. I'm frightened to get on the scales lol. Tom

Lin Lane
Date: 12/28/2023 5:40:00 AM

It's been a good week for me, Tom. I hope yours was equally pleasant. Don't get on the scale! You've New Year's nibbles yet to eat!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/26/2023 4:01:00 PM

I simply loved this poem, Lin! I liked the metaphor of 'nature's gowns' and how they change with the seasons. Outstanding imagery. I especially liked 'in frock of winter white. Snowflake crystal bodice sparkling jewels each night.' Beautiful and a fave, have a splendid evening, Sara

Lin Lane
Date: 12/26/2023 4:09:00 PM

Thank you very much, Sara. I put off writing a Monchielle because I didn’t know what subject I would choose. My night is fine so far and hope yours is also.