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Aaronic Sonnet in a Face

what if a sonnet had a face and hands aimless beard coarse as scouring pads licking off food grime high-heat stains that shadow pans almond eyes lusty but wise-looking choppy meters to meet expectations surpassed by the you-ness of you soundly tangential cadences and quaint flirtations drawing me into your world perfectly what if a sonnet bore arms and plump lips enveloping previous lovelorn lives arms that carry like bird's arias drift dripping ease straining fragile peace from strife could it be a sonnet with clumsy feet distressed emphasis and bent rhymes my sweet

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Date: 3/6/2025 6:50:00 AM
this is very difficult to create dear poet, shows so much effort in streamlining thoughts and words. you just pulled it off with ease. amazing. congratulations on your win. cheers dear friend!!!
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Date: 3/5/2025 4:50:00 PM
Congratulations. This is a great poem. Well done.
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Trina Layne
Date: 3/5/2025 7:51:00 PM
Appreciated.
Date: 3/5/2025 11:36:00 AM
A good first try as I see its your first shape poem! You choose a challenge for sure! Your poetry is beautiful and clever! Xo
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Trina Layne
Date: 3/5/2025 7:51:00 PM
Thanks, Crystol:)
Date: 3/2/2025 2:33:00 AM
- Creative shape and lovely written, Trina :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
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Trina Layne
Date: 3/2/2025 3:54:00 AM
Thank you, dear Anne! I knew what shape I wanted but never plotted a shape poem before. The shape was harder than the poetry itself. I will try some more over time. The prompt was a good incentive to start.

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