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The roller coaster leans into a sky the color death. Alongside pines, it winds its broken way, gripping earth’s gray stubble. In the moan of the wind, I conjure up the screams of children’s glee. For the Sijo Contest of Deborah Guenther Beachboard Now for Brian Strand's 'IMAGIST any form' Poetry Contest

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Date: 12/24/2020 9:28:00 PM
Congratulations Andrea!
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Date: 12/15/2020 2:30:00 PM
I love your imagist entry, Andrea. Very descriptive and evocative. Big congrats for your top win with Brian ~ John
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Date: 12/15/2020 6:33:00 AM
Big Congrats to Andrea. Always Topper.
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Date: 12/14/2020 10:49:00 AM
Love the "gripping," "leaning," "moan" and "glee" of your first place winner, Andrea! Wonderfully creative. Congratulations!
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Date: 12/14/2020 6:58:00 AM
Such a beauty this succinct poem is, Andrea!:-) Heartiest congratulations on first place win!
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Date: 12/14/2020 6:15:00 AM
A beautiful, uninterrupted scene!! Congratulations, Andrea, on your Top Win!!
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Date: 12/14/2020 5:12:00 AM
Love this, Andrea... C O N G R A T S!!! and God bless you
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Date: 12/14/2020 4:57:00 AM
Hi Andrea, This is a good entry. I took me down memory lane. Although roller coasters are so terrifying, I love them! Congratulations on your top win in the contest. Have a great day, my friend:-) Alexis
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Date: 3/21/2015 8:26:00 AM
This pic and your words made me think of the old wooden rollercoaster at Six Flags by St Louis. It was a thrilling ride as a child. Did you ever go?
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Date: 3/20/2015 1:08:00 PM
Big congrats on your win, Andrea!! I also like the picture. I guess it appeals to my dark-side! Yes, I found a couple more you-know-whats from you-know-who...as soon as I get my dang computer fixed, we can get them all together. Now that I'm starting to feel better, hopefully next week...hugs :))
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Date: 3/20/2015 12:07:00 AM
Extremely creative write Andrea! Congrats on big win!
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Date: 3/19/2015 3:46:00 PM
you amaze me with your creativity, andie... sweet congrats on your fine win!.. huggs
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Date: 3/19/2015 3:35:00 PM
Awesome Andrea, congratulations on your win ;) hope your week has been a good one thus far!
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Date: 3/19/2015 6:49:00 AM
I'm going to use one of your words in your poem to describe how I felt when reading this; Gripping.
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Date: 3/18/2015 11:41:00 PM
awesome win Andrea...PD
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Date: 3/18/2015 11:08:00 PM
ANDREA, CONGRATULATIONS, on your 3-line win :) ~SKAT~
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Date: 3/18/2015 9:11:00 PM
What a thoughtful interpretation beautifully displayed...love it
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Date: 3/18/2015 7:51:00 PM
Congratulations on your win! Profound words in this deserving gem.
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Date: 3/18/2015 10:33:00 AM
What a captivating Sijo, Andrea! Appropriate subject matter; the cries of children's glee could so easily turn to ones of panic and fright. Congrats on a much deserved win. // paul
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Date: 3/18/2015 12:35:00 AM
Very descriptive Andrea, you nailed it - high 5 to Hubby...
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Date: 3/17/2015 8:07:00 PM
Spooky & beautiful! Congratulations on your win. Light & Love
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Date: 3/17/2015 7:55:00 PM
Congratulations on your nice win, Andrea. I love the subject. It actually reminds me of the wonderful roller coaster that was demolished at Seaside, NJ, during Hurricane Sandy. We went there so many times over the years with kids and grand kids. The pictures shown in the news looked somewhat like your visual. Anyway, beautifully written, and congrats on your win. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 3/17/2015 6:53:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Andrea! I absolutely love your chosen subject. Excellent idea! Hugs, Kimberly
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Date: 3/17/2015 6:13:00 PM
I agree......it looks as if a death-trap waiting to happen !! Well done, once again, Andrea! Congrats to you!
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Date: 3/17/2015 6:07:00 PM
I am terrified of them..Enjoyed your poem and your note below. Congrats. Barbara
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