Margaret's Words [double sonnet cento] by Samplette at Story write

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The smile that once sprung wild and free is gone2

I grind the grain of pain to make my bread3

At last the help I needed brought the dawn4

Temptation shall no longer guide our tread5

The joys of youth must one day fade away6

My heart protests, there is no cause for woe7

For nothing can be hid from light of day8

The days will come and then the days will go9

A soul is present in the human heart10

That forces us to take a look within11

The eyes are yours, and now's the time to start12

Today we pray for healing of the skin13

The goodness that we know must be expressed14

That even now, I feel that I am blessed15

In stillness God is speaking of His peace16

With whispers telling me to rest awhile17

My heaviness of heart entreats release18

Naivete exists before the trial19

My eager ears shall ever strain to hear20

A whisper calling me from where I roam21

The songs of life and love are ever clear22

Is respite from the cares of work and home23

When kindness and affection likewise wane24

I find no rest in standing in despair25

I feel the wounds, I feel the awful pain26

His joyful heart will lessen weight of care27

In Jesus' arms I can much more withstand28

And recognize the strength of mind and hand29

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Janice M Pickett
October 2, 2005
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Excellent AGAIN
Refer to Vivkie's comments. I second everything she says. You are just too darn good girl!!!
Hugs
Jan
leander
July 2, 2005
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You truly did a magnificent job with this cento I have tried at first to write one for Marg, but I just couldn't wield her beautiful sentences in one poem that makes sense... something you did with ease as it seems...
Congratulations on winning silver my friend

Leander
qnhoneybee
July 2, 2005
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This is a wonderful cento you have created of Margarets work. I know how much time is put into these and it is double the work to do ones that ryhme in a certain pattern such as the Sonnet and you did two. This was beautiful. Congratulations on your SIlver!
Mari Goes
July 1, 2005
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I read this one few times and each time it amazed me
To write a cento isn't easy, but here all the lines flow as if they belong to one single poem. Thanks for taking your time to go through so many of her poems and for bring this excellent work to us
Wishing you luck with all you do,
Mari
Yemassee
June 30, 2005
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I protest! Where do you get this level of commitment? Wow! Not only a sonnet but a cento! You know, it is easy to just pass this off as, Margaret's words making this beautiful but there is an art to choosing and compiling. It's a daunting task and takes a poetic ear...that is why I've never done either, let alone both together!

I'm impressed.
Samplette
June 30, 2005
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Her words do sing don't they? Thank you for your kindness...It was a pleasure to rearrange her work a bit..lol
Old Doc Wit
June 30, 2005
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My Lord Sam this is brilliant!!!If this is not trophy worthy ,I'll kiss your goat by the river!
Frogzter
June 29, 2005
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amazing
Wow Sam, this is just amazing! A very lovely tribute with such heartfelt meaning. You never cease to awe me with your words. You are definetely one of a kind in a most wonderful way!
Amunet Wolfbane
June 29, 2005
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Amazing job on this. It is very well written and absolutely beautiful to read, especially out loud. You do forms so well! Great job hun! Blessings,Gypsy
Vickie J
June 29, 2005
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when you write sonnets, is it better to wear
This must have taken you most the afternoon-talk about work. You are always up for a challenge and so eager to learn new things, that is one reason I'll never be able to catch up to you. You are in a league all your own.
These lines blended from one right into the other as if by magic, connected to each other like a golden thread. You should be so proud of this, shoot-I'm proud for you. ♥ vj
queenie
June 29, 2005
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absolutely beautiful and i would to have the talent to undertake both a cento and a sonnet.you went double.this is a lot of word,but worth i can see by her comments.the angel has spred her wings once again and sprinkled her kindness on another.i am in awe.
sanity
June 29, 2005
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Sam you got there before me, I am in the process of doing one for her, that is if my internet stays connected long enough........... hopefully I will get there................This is beautifully done.......................Hugs and Love LindaXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
M.A.King
June 29, 2005
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This is a brilliant creation! You made these lines blend together beautifully and they make perfect sense. The ending is especially wonderful. Quite an undertaking and a lovely way to pay tribute.
MargaretG
June 29, 2005
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To be sure, to be sure!
Samplette
June 29, 2005
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My mouse was stuck I reckon..lol..multiple smiles I hope..lol
MargaretG
June 29, 2005
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It will be my pleasure to help any way I can.
Thanks for the multiple applause, that's magical.
Samplette
June 29, 2005
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You are more than welcome...it was worth my day to make yours.... Seriously, I had a ball. I think I may attempt a sonnet soon...if I do, I will seek your opinion if that is okay?
Sam
MargaretG
June 29, 2005
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Wow, Sam, I am deeply moved by the sense you have made with all these disparate lines. This cento is a great achievement, and I am indebted to you for your effort. You've made a double sonnet that I wish I had written. Thank you, Sam, you've made my day.