Anastasia

She leans whispering, whilst black deadened eyes stare back ~~ Amidst translucent reflection, she now reflects ~~~* In compassionate sorrow. Her sibling taken having disappeared years back ~~ Background beauty blooms in ignorance of her loss ~~~* If only they knew the truth. *This is James Fraser's entry into Constance's 'Reflection' contest

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Audrey Haick

Date: 3/3/2011 2:07:00 PM

A breath of pure fresh air, James! Congratulations on this deserving win! Love, Annalise

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/1/2011 1:34:00 PM

wow, a great interpretation for this contest. I'm glad to finally see this one, congrats on your win, James.

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 2/28/2011 8:06:00 AM

Congratulations on your win James in Constance's contest "Reflection". Love, Carol

Wilma Neels

Date: 2/27/2011 1:38:00 PM

This is really beautiful James, congratulations on your win.. Carol was one of my high school friends and she got sick just after we finished high school, I use to go to the hospital with her while she was battling the illness, thank you for your heartfelt comment... I am still awake it is just after 23H35 here.. crazy hey??

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/26/2011 4:43:00 PM

Congratulations on your win..Sara

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 2/26/2011 11:07:00 AM

Congrats James on your wonderful win in the Reflections contest with another superb write ... so happy to be sharing the winners list with such a fantastic poet as u luv..

John Freeman

Date: 2/26/2011 7:58:00 AM

Awesome Job James, good to see you in the top 10. Congratulations on your worthy poem's sixth place honor in Constance's inspiring contest Deb. Agape, Moses

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 2/26/2011 6:19:00 AM

Congrats James...I want to hear the rest of the story...I want to know the truth. Good write. BG

Joe Maverick

Date: 2/25/2011 11:00:00 PM

good to see this win for you today James.

Tahera Mannan

Date: 2/25/2011 8:05:00 PM

James you are the best poet I have had a good fortune to read. Many congratulations for this big win.

Kash Poet

Date: 2/25/2011 7:05:00 PM

Very touching poem James!Congrats on your win!---kashinath

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/25/2011 6:30:00 PM

truly a joy to read, james! lots of cheers for the high win! :) hugggs, nette

Robert Pettit

Date: 2/25/2011 6:13:00 PM

James, congratulations on winning in Constance's contest. I knew this was a winner the first time I read it.

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 2/25/2011 5:50:00 PM

Congratulations on the sixth place win in the contest of Constance, James

Joe Maverick

Date: 2/24/2011 12:29:00 PM

enjoyed this expressive write James and wishing you winning results with this piece.

James Peranteau

Date: 2/22/2011 6:43:00 PM

Your poetic depth my dear poet, lifts even what seems to be the saddest of encounters ! Great write Sir ! much love, james

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 2/20/2011 1:14:00 PM

good luck! interesting take on the theme. Light & Love

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/20/2011 12:38:00 PM

mysteriously enchanting i can imagine this resplandant piece in many ways, james... go for the win! :) huggs, nette

Cecil Hickman

Date: 2/20/2011 11:17:00 AM

a very intriguing description you have penned with interpretation of this art,,truly interesting and poetically dark by beautiful as well,,all the best in the contest,,and Thank you for all your visits to my words,,Blessings..Cecil

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/20/2011 12:42:00 AM

wow, such an interesting take on the picture, James. It is sure inspiring some awesome writing, just like this one!!

Constance La France

Date: 2/19/2011 8:07:00 PM

Thank you for supporting my contest.

Kash Poet

Date: 2/19/2011 5:54:00 PM

wonderful interpretetation of the contest photo.Goodluck in the contest.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/19/2011 4:52:00 PM

I enjoyed the name given..It made me think of Florida's Anastasia state park with its windblow trees.Reads like a winnner..Good luck...Sara

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/19/2011 3:26:00 PM

I know you miss your brother, James, and you could have traded places with the girl in this poem. Very nice! Best wishes in Constance's contest. Love you, Carolyn

Robert Pettit

Date: 2/19/2011 3:15:00 PM

James, this is a nice double tanka entry for Constance's contest. Just make one correction: there is only one "B" in "sibling".