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Spenserian Stanza for Jewels: Part One: Diamonds

James DeVere on Oct 12, 2009
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From the Elizabethan Golden Age – the Spensarian Stanza in several parts to beautiful gems. Part One: Diamonds.

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A new poem leaps from my desk,Following poets from days yore,Aladdin’s cave I do proffer,Jewels called, “Diamonds,” on offer, Cut into shapes beyond compare,Diamonds from Africa’s despair,Alluring, entrapping you in,Entrancing, ensnaring your win,Your fiance, your future; now set to

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  • ken bultman on Oct 12, 2009

    Nice one. I feel a new series coming on.

  • giftarist on Oct 12, 2009

    Nicely done..

  • Aleena on Oct 12, 2009

    I liked it, nice work.

  • James DeVere on Oct 12, 2009

    There is a word missing at the end! Plus the lines are running into one another.

    “Your fiance, your future; now set to [ begin.]”

    Best next time . j

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