Hold on to the anchor

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( hold on to this anchor please.) 5/2/25 Writing prompts 16 lines or less.

contest sponsor Miranda Hawley. This is an old Diamante revamped.

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Despair lonely empty slipping, sliding, sinking family, friends, faith, anchor holding, helping, healing, precious priceless Hope

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/2/2025 9:15:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your creative write. Have a blessed day with your win................

thriveni c mysore

Date: 3/2/2025 4:34:00 AM

interesting write. congratulations on your win dear poet. cheers!!!

Miranda Hawley

Date: 3/1/2025 9:30:00 PM

Diamante poems are fun to write, and they are also fun to read. I like it that you started out with the bad and worked your way to the good. Congratulations on your win in my contest.

Margaret Foster
Date: 3/3/2025 1:00:00 AM

Many thanks Miranda, I admit I’m happier with a shorter forms. cheers.

Oliver Mckeithan

Date: 2/5/2025 1:54:00 AM

Excellent diamante. Like how you go from despair to hope in that direction.