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With pride to boast when gnarled in vines that seek to take as nature's own this citadel of time will be defined more than just letters carved in stone Though time and tangled growth obscures truest course of meaning now laid to rest honor held most sacred from love endures upon this face were such intentions prest Proudly this guardian of life's measure stands a post to which nothing else would ever claim that beckons pride with hushed commands mysteries held to know beyond just a name Overgrown With Vines Contest Sponsored BY Broken Wings 09/26/2016

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Date: 6/23/2017 2:18:00 PM
A moving and deeply emotional poem. The feelings expressed are from the deep well of the soul. Bubbling w/grace and full self-awareness. Lovely poetry. Love always.
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Date: 1/10/2017 3:21:00 PM
I see congrats are in order. So my belated congrats on this one from The Vines contest of Broken Wings. I remember really enjoying that challenge and I can see you did too!
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Date: 1/10/2017 3:27:00 PM
Thanks Andrea...
Date: 10/19/2016 9:51:00 AM
TRULY EXCEPTIONAL WRITING MY FRIEND. Adding this gem to my fav list as it strikes me deep.A7
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Date: 10/19/2016 11:00:00 AM
So glad you liked this one Robert. I was rather happy the way it came out if I do say so myself...
Date: 10/14/2016 11:36:00 AM
I like the flow, rhythm, and rhyme of this winner..Way to go..Congrats on your winning work..Sara..Thanks for the visit to my page..
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Date: 10/14/2016 8:41:00 PM
Thank you Sara...
Date: 10/10/2016 1:00:00 PM
A beautifully written Quatrain Charlie.
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Date: 10/10/2016 2:55:00 PM
Thank you James...
Date: 10/10/2016 10:19:00 AM
Charlie, congratulations on your win in my contest ~
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Date: 10/10/2016 10:45:00 AM
Thanks for your consideration Broken Wings...
Date: 10/9/2016 11:33:00 AM
Charlie- "beyond just a name"...good stuff here Charlie- you rock :) congratulations on your placement :)-luloo
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Date: 10/10/2016 10:45:00 AM
Thank you LuLoo...
Date: 10/8/2016 5:16:00 PM
A very deep and profound poem, Charlie, and how true are your words..."mysteries held to know beyond just a name." Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Sandra
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Date: 10/8/2016 5:54:00 PM
Thank you Sandra, maybe a little too deep...
Date: 10/1/2016 6:40:00 PM
Very profound and beautifully written dear, Charlie. We all should visit cemeteries more often for they are going to teach us a great lesson: That we are transient beings so we should not take life so seriously as to commit crimes! I visit cemeteries regularly since many friend die! It is a unique place for contemplating life. Once, when in Canada I was walking through a large cemetery in Montreal when suddenly I read the following inscription which made me laugh! " I told you I was sick"
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Date: 10/1/2016 9:13:00 PM
When you think about it Demetrios, if only we could talk to the dead what life lessons they would impart. Thanks for your thoughts and support...
Date: 10/1/2016 5:17:00 PM
written with such depth, charlie... you spill ink!..huggs
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Date: 10/1/2016 9:13:00 PM
Thank you Nette, you are too kind...
Date: 9/29/2016 9:04:00 AM
Definately worth another read!
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Date: 9/29/2016 11:17:00 AM
Glad you thought so Richard...
Date: 9/28/2016 10:29:00 AM
So much knowledge lost forever Charlie... bit I was fascinated to read you comment to Daniel! Good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 9/28/2016 4:41:00 PM
It was a fascinating experience to walk through history, thanks for the note Jan...
Date: 9/27/2016 8:10:00 PM
Perfect! Well expressed Charlie.
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Date: 9/28/2016 12:23:00 AM
Thank you Richard, always a pleasure to hear from you...
Date: 9/27/2016 3:03:00 PM
Very poetic great words GL x
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Date: 9/27/2016 3:30:00 PM
Thank you Wendy...
Date: 9/26/2016 1:44:00 PM
Nice poem I enjoyed reading your poetry I like it so much I read it twice.
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Date: 9/27/2016 6:20:00 AM
Thank you Darlene...

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