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The Stable of Hope

No abode, Told to move on, Where to? No offerings, Blankets worn and frayed, Cold stiff joints, Frostbite? Shoes threadbare, Chilblains? I gaze high, The star glows, My stomach groans hard, I pack my meagre bag, Then, head for the stable 15/12/22 Writing challenge – Yalto Form Poetry Contest Sponsor: Constance La France Howmanysyllables.com

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Date: 1/3/2023 8:01:00 PM
Concise, but bearing the entire agony, Mary and Joseph had ! The tedium of long miles of travel, their abject poverty, the lack of a place to rest and the birth pangs.... all summed up in utmost brevity in Yalto form. Great effort W.J. Into my FAVE
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W J Clarke
Date: 1/4/2023 4:39:00 PM
Thank you very much Valsa. It means a lot to me receiving such feedback from one of my most inspiring poets on PS. I am so happy that you were able to interpret my meaning.
Date: 1/2/2023 1:45:00 PM
WJ, congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge - Yalto Form, well done, Constance
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W J Clarke
Date: 1/3/2023 2:54:00 PM
Thank you Constance. I really enjoyed the challenge. Happy New year!
Date: 12/20/2022 11:12:00 AM
- Congratulations on your great win :) - I wish you a Merry Christmas :) -
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W J Clarke
Date: 12/20/2022 4:03:00 PM
Thank you. Congratulations on your first place win. Merry Christmas to you as well.
Date: 12/20/2022 4:55:00 AM
Congratulations on this winner. Way to go. Thanks for sharing. Sara
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W J Clarke
Date: 12/20/2022 4:02:00 PM
Thank you Sara. Congratulations on your win as well.
Date: 12/19/2022 5:11:00 PM
Nicely composed Yalto verse, W.J.:-) I hope you write more. Congratulations on your win!
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W J Clarke
Date: 12/20/2022 2:40:00 AM
Thank you for your encouraging comments Edward. Much appreciated.

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