Exceptional 143 word To Cherish Thorns : Reflective Thoughts by michaelcahill      Free Verse Contest Winner

I stand at the ocean's door and bid the sea rise I clear space suitable for writing                 a table for pen and paper                 a coaster to honor all mothers everywhere                 a cup sits to the right honoring all sons   I clear a path to the horizon                                 it opens to                                                 mountains in the distance as a reference                                                                                                 the sunset changes … I'm undecided   the moon … now, hurry                 yes, moon's reflection … rise quickly                                 while the real moon floats                                           only I know,                                                                 flying fish shy away                                                                 a dolphin leaps                                                                                 why so high?   another path leads to a wolf in a tree the tree dances a tango with another tree                 the wolf howls at the moon's reflection                                 the reflection shrugs                                                 and tips its hat                 my dog Kellie is on the moon taking a nap                                   I'm a poet I have dominion over the universe know it   Writing Prompt The following main themes are NOT ALLOWED: RELIGION WAR GROWING OLD ROMANCE CHILD ABUSE BABIES PETS 'FANSTORY' OR ITS MEMBERS I've nothing against any of them, but am looking for something different. PLAIN BLACK TYPE ON WHITE BACKGROUND WITH NO SUBTLE SHADES OF WHITE OR FANCY WORD PRESENTATION MAXIMUM 150 WORDS WORD COUNT MUST BE STATED IN 'DESCRIPTION' ABOVE TITLE - NOTHING ELSE THERE OCCASIONAL RANDOM RHYMES OK, BUT NO REGULAR RHYME SCHEME NO 'AUTHOR NOTES' NO ARTWORK INSPIRED BY RAY'S ('DOMINO 2') CONTEST Free Verse Contest Winner Recognized

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