stresssed pronouncing of the word fin'ly gives this victorian plush, and you sing as the thrush very very beautiful . this write is impeccable cause of form, sound and lyrically.. very wonderful write i enjoyed it

Wow - All of you contestants are writing high standard poetry - this one is no exception - it's going to be difficult for the judges.

Good luck in the contest!

Love Mand xxx

There is always a light of hope at the end of the tunnel.
All we need is to track that light and there we are.
and the refrain, is just great!
Really like this one dear.
Wish you the best.

PS. Not so sure if finally chopped right. I am waiting with you to see what others should say. :)

A lovely quatern and even though Rhyme is not an essential norm you have used the aabb sequence very nicely...a great read with poetic appeal...you are definitely a contender ..

best of luck...

If you look "finally" up in the dictionary you will find it broken down into three syllables. However, if you listen to some unsuspecting guinea pig say the word you will find only two syllables.
These days I trust in natural reading habits and don't use contractions very much.
I would spell it normally believing it will be read with two syllables.

I'm not at all acquainted with quatrain. So this reads near perfect to me. What do you think of my first ever attempt?

The best way to handle "finally" is to not use it lol. Try Perhaps the clouds at last will clear. Good old K.I.S.S. principle. Good luck in contest.......stan

The dictionary divides it as 'FAHYN -l -ee' and I can't say 'l -ee' in two beats - to me it is one
I pronounce it with two ... unless it is used alone ... then I sometimes pronounce it in three as an exaggerated sigh - FAHYN a LEE

But the way you have it is perfectly ok too, if you want to definitely clarify it for the reader. And it is correctly done, with the apostrophe standing in for the missing letters

A really lovely write, with a great theme
Good rhythm and rhyme
Best of luck in the contest
Love judy
xxx
I

Your "fin'ly" needs two "L"s. Fin'lly. Finally.

I couldn't help myself returning to this lovely piece of imagination and creativity, I wish there was an icon for a loud clap...the contest judge/s are really going to have it tough to adjudicate one winner...

Regards,

I think it is awful and not really suitable for the March competition.
Because it may beat mine,
I really hate coming second all the time. LOL
Great write there young lady but please don't try so hard next time, lol
Yours as always Sparrow..
PS:- Sorry Mag's Sparrow got out, and was dancing on the keys again, yours, Ian xx

Nice going there! WOW! Seems like we really have very strong participants for the March contest. Makes me wonder who is going to win. Anyway, you've done well in this piece. (applause!!)

Alid

I may be guessing...though I wouldn't bet...in my opinion you are the strongest contender to win the March Contest...we will know soon if I guessed right...

Regards,