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Bereaved

Bereft of life her eyes Barren they stare as folks Bring casseroles, breads, pies Bouquets of fresh flowers Business of world still thrives Bright summer day so warm Baby of hers lies cold Written on 08/16/2016 Contest-Pleaides B by Kim Merryman

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 9/6/2016 6:36:00 AM
Oh Sara, how sad...:( you portrayed the tone perfectly... congrats on your placement! :)-luloo
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Date: 8/21/2016 1:03:00 PM
How sad, Sara! Such a touching poem. Congrats on your merited win. Regards // paul
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Date: 8/20/2016 11:42:00 AM
Dropping back with my congrats Sara:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 8/20/2016 9:01:00 AM
Sad and moving, Sara. Congratulations on your Third Place podium win! Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 8/20/2016 8:38:00 AM
Congrats on your win!
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Date: 8/20/2016 4:19:00 AM
Beautifully composed Sara, and very moving! Congratulations on your well deserved placement! ; ) 7
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Date: 8/20/2016 2:59:00 AM
A very sad and moving write, Sara.. congratulations on your great win:)
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Date: 8/19/2016 7:53:00 PM
Sara, congrats on your 3rd place win! A heartbreaking write. The contrast in the last two lines packs a powerful, emotional punch. Blessings!
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Date: 8/19/2016 6:32:00 AM
SC, Message to many this is behooving; Quite an experience that was moving; No matter where we may begin, wish baby's life could start over again. My wife is a Certified NICU Nurse. Jim Horn
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Date: 8/17/2016 3:35:00 PM
wow, a heartbreaking one. I believe the best I have seen on B's so far.
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Date: 8/16/2016 11:40:00 AM
Oh Sara such a sad sad poem - good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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Sara Chansarkar
Date: 8/16/2016 11:48:00 AM
Thanks Jan!

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