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May 2, 2018

<b>Beauty of Solitude Contest by Line Gauthier
Fifth Place</b>

Enjoying a period of solitude On the porch in dark last night A peacefulness from deep within Enveloped me - life seemed right I felt a warmth of well-being Settling my spirit so calm Cradling me with serenity A soothing type of balm A whippoorwill broke the spell A lonesome sorrowful call I said a prayer of gratitude I was not lonely at all Finding happiness from within Took time for me to discover A process of facing truth and fear Changing how I treat others There is no beauty like solitude Even if whippoorwills intrude

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Timothy Mcguire

Date: 7/5/2018 9:43:00 PM

Beautiful!

Susan Gentry
Date: 7/6/2018 1:36:00 AM

Thanks!

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 5/23/2018 8:31:00 AM

I can definitely relate to the sentiments of this amazing piece especially since I am one who treasure solitude - private alone time to relax, release and refresh! What an enjoyable read! I loved the imagery and also the symbolism of the Whippoorwill - there is always something to break the spell and bring us out of our peaceful reverie:-)! Congratulations on your well-deserved win, dear Lady! Hugs. Pandita

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/23/2018 10:36:00 AM

Thank you, Pandita! Yes, it shows you could feel it. That makes me feel so good about writing. Glad you enjoyed. I do appreciate my quiet private time too. Thank you!

Charles Messina

Date: 5/7/2018 7:43:00 PM

changing how you treat others is indeed fearful...but having happiness within rewards you in the end. Lovely, Susan, Congrats on your Win...Stay well...Charlie

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/7/2018 9:55:00 PM

Thanks so much, Charlie. Always appreciate your comments.

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 5/5/2018 1:06:00 PM

Congratulations for your well-deserved win for this delightful write, Susan, and many thx for your kind comments re my win - Bob H

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/5/2018 3:31:00 PM

Why thank you!

Robertina B.

Date: 5/5/2018 12:05:00 PM

So beautiful Susan!! I can really relate to your writing.. " While reading I felt like I was suddenly sitting there on your porch.." Congrads! on your poem.. Best of luck on becoming a premium member!!

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/5/2018 3:31:00 PM

Thank you. This is a great comment to read. I'm glad you liked it.

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 5/5/2018 2:58:00 AM

Congratulations on your win, Susan.

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/5/2018 4:24:00 AM

Thanks.

Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly

Date: 5/4/2018 9:27:00 PM

'Finding happiness from within Took time for me to discover A process of facing truth and fear Changing how I treat others' - These lines are profound, Susan. I think the best anyone can do for themselves is to honestly learn & face who they really are so they can learn how to be at comfort with & find peace with themselves. Congrats! All the best. :) ~ Artsie

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/4/2018 11:03:00 PM

Thank you Artsie! It helps to know when someone does "get it" so to speak. I appreciate your input.

Sonia Walker

Date: 5/4/2018 9:00:00 PM

Susan, as I read your lovely poem, I felt as if I was sitting on your porch. Introducing a whippoorwill to your poem added the feeling of being alone. Congratulations. ~ Sonia

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/4/2018 11:01:00 PM

Thanks Sonia. A real compliment!

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/4/2018 7:36:00 PM

A lovely endearing poem, brought to life with the whippoorwills intruding. Well done. Congrats on your win, Susan.

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/4/2018 11:01:00 PM

Thank you, Line! Am so honored to make your list of winners. Thank you for sponsoring this contest and thank you for all you do.

Robert Johnson

Date: 5/4/2018 6:17:00 PM

I find myself very jealous of your serene setting and sense of peace that you evoke in this shared moment. :)

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/4/2018 7:28:00 PM

Thank you! Wasn't always like this, believe me! What comes natural now took a long time to learn...

Curtis Moorman

Date: 5/4/2018 11:00:00 AM

Susan, you must have edited your poem, 'cause what I am reading has whippoorwill spelled correctly. lol Regardless of the spelling, the analogy is great. I was intrigued by your words. As always, the imagery was exquisite because it is sheer realism. Congratulations on your win.

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/4/2018 2:51:00 PM

Thank you so much. Yes Daniel commented on them and I realized I had misspelled. Thank you so much!

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 5/4/2018 10:02:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in the contest, Susan - love the images of whippoorwills!

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/4/2018 2:49:00 PM

Thanks, Michelle!

Caycay Jennings

Date: 5/4/2018 9:11:00 AM

Enjoying my solitude was/is something I failed to conquer - oh, I'm good at it if someone 'special' is eventually coming home, but being alone in the world earned me a 'F.' There is a beautiful mood cast and held throughout your poem that is both light and serious, as well as captivating. A joy to read, Susan. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/4/2018 2:49:00 PM

Ah this is the sweetest comment. Thank you! :)

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/4/2018 12:25:00 AM

My kind of poem and my kind of night, except you can keep the whippoorwill. (My poem, "Uninvited Guest" is about whippoorwills) I think it would have been nice to share that evening. Nothing like sitting on the porch swing and listening to the night.

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/4/2018 1:55:00 AM

Did I spell whipperwill wrong? Now I gotta look that up. Lol. I read yours and no not at 4 am would like to hear anything either. Yes, these are the kind of evenings to share.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/3/2018 2:22:00 PM

A beautiful sonnet, indeed, Susan. Classical, in the finest sense of the word. :) Gershon

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/3/2018 4:40:00 PM

Thank you, Gershon!

Probir Gupta

Date: 5/3/2018 10:16:00 AM

The arrival of whippoorwill is joyous and very appropriately, in its wake, your unifying feeling " I was not lonely at all" ... Beautiful ...

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/3/2018 10:31:00 AM

Thank you.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 5/3/2018 8:48:00 AM

Often when we take the time to sit still and watch, we find the least amount of life becomes a lamppost onto our healing , Nice poem Susan

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/3/2018 9:41:00 AM

Thank you. Yes, so true.

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/3/2018 7:46:00 AM

Susan , I can feel the comfort in this poem and I love the gratitude. Well written and insighful! :)

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/3/2018 9:41:00 AM

Thank you.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/3/2018 6:37:00 AM

Your poem is peace and serenity..a prayer of gratitude as you say...No wonder there is beauty in solitude! Moments well captured, Susan..best for a win!

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/3/2018 9:37:00 AM

Thank you!

Harry Horsman

Date: 5/3/2018 5:11:00 AM

Oh this is amazing poetry, Susan, you make one wish they were there,

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/3/2018 5:44:00 AM

Thank you, Harry.

Fauxcroft Wade

Date: 5/3/2018 3:34:00 AM

Beautifully written and structured. Love it

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/3/2018 5:43:00 AM

Thank you! Very kind.