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Holiday Potpourri, Trois-par-Huit

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Mosaic Master Group: Administrator Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep	Hi all. This is a piece mused from the November Pandora challenge. I had to include two words - I chose simmered and whip in this one. The params of this form; Lines 1 and 8 ~ 3 syllables Lines 2 and 7 ~ 6 syllables Lines 3 and 6 ~ 9 syllables Lines 4 and 5 ~ 12 syllables Line 8 is the title and summarizes the meaning of the poem. The rhyme scheme requirements: A A B B B C C C Stanza layout can be either 3 2 3 or 3 3 2. (Holiday) Potpourri Scents entice; simmered holiday spice caramel, chocolate drizzled glaze nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger: powdered-sugar craze savory ciders, scintillating sweets amaze dollops of fresh whipped-cream jubilee mouth watering decree potpourri ·············· "It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here! "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life. MM Award Winner