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Piece De Resistance

The Seconds grew impatient As Anticipation aimed its dart Hope sat erect at the table Compliments practiced their parts Breaths were held as the Chef pirouetted The Piece de resistance proudly poised Triumph on a smooth, sleek glass surface To the accompaniment of Merriment's noise Paradise was but a dimly lit candle Beside the Pheasant's brilliant blue flame Exclamations burst forth midst salivation The Proud Bird had earned Highbrow acclaim

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Date: 10/29/2018 2:41:00 PM
So much to admire in this, don't know where to start - but the line that grabbed me is 'to the accompaniment of Merriment's noise' - gotta make this a FAV!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/29/2018 8:34:00 PM
I'm humbled by your kind words. Appreciated, Michelle. ~ gw

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