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Plucking Strings.( Italian Sonnalet )

Upon a dusty, lesser traveled road,
I found an angel sitting by a stream.
The music that she played was like a dream,
upon a dusty, lesser traveled road.

I was so thrilled, I thought I might explode,
to say “I’m here” to jump and yell and scream.
Instead I froze and stood there in this theme,
upon a dusty, lesser traveled road.

I thought she must be resting in this place,
an angel sat before me, plucking strings.
The glow of heaven round about her face,
in awe I watched the flutters from her wings.

 

~*~

Unto my spirit, so much joy and grace,
an angel sat before me, plucking strings.






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The form Italian Sonnalet created by Glenda L Shank
Written October 5th, 2006

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  • paperparadox silver member
    April 5, 2007

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    Surprise! You are a our specially-chosen poet to be hood-winked by the Poetic Bandits! IWe know of your terrible loss, and can only hope that this visitation helps in some small way to brighten your day and lift your spirits.

    It was a pleasure to read this delightful poem. I love the background you have chosen to showcase your piece, as well as your word choice and the gentle rhythm that leads the reader through each line. Lovely imagery, too.

    'I found an angel setting by a stream.' (- Should it be 'sitting'? Just a thought )

    Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this poem today, and I look forward to reading more of your work.

    Well done, keep up the great writing, and keep your chin up. Our thoughts are with you...


    • FifthDove
      April 5, 2007
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      You’re just so sweet Thank you so much for the comment and applause, I really needed my spirits lifted and you and your group has done just that. Sometimes angels come in the form of poets ThanksDove*


  • Princess-Gloria
    February 6, 2007
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    Beautiful !!

    Beautiful poem i love angels the background
    is perfect for it. Congraulations on the gold


  • FifthDove
    October 16, 2006
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    Thank you very much Belle


  • ma belle
    October 16, 2006
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    Cindy, this is absolutely divine. The page, the poem EVERYTHING! I can see how it won GOLD because it's gold through and through. Your meter is perfect iambics. This is truly beautiful and you mastered a form invented by the judge. Beautiful, exquisite. I can't praise you enough. Luv your Shalott sister, ♥ Belle


  • FifthDove
    October 11, 2006
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    Thank you very much Renee


  • cherche -d -ame
    October 11, 2006
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    This is such a tranquil and calming piece of writing to start a day with It presents well, it is not pretentious at all....yet it speaks in all languages to all people I think....about this one moment that we all experience now and then ( a complete feeling of well-being, peace and comfort)Too bad they are only fleeting moments. Best wishes in this contest,
    reenie
    Edited on Oct 11, 6:18 because 'typo'.


  • FifthDove
    October 9, 2006
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    Thank you darlin


  • hoodoolover silver member
    October 9, 2006
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    This is just sublime Dove!!! Many congratulations for the gold!


  • Glenda L Hand
    October 9, 2006
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    Very sweet write. and well done form.


  • FifthDove
    October 7, 2006
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    Thank you very much OwlMagic


  • OwlMagic
    October 7, 2006
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    Gorgeous writing, I loved every word, and the beautiful border just gives it that magic touch, great work!


  • Blushfulmoon silver member
    October 5, 2006
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    excellent~

    A very beautiful Italian Sonnet you have penned here
    Best of luck in the contest...I love the background too
    Hugs
    Susan~~~

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