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She talks to him in her sleep She says "I love you too" It's a secret she has to keep "Can I come see you ?" She sleeps to see her special friend He doesn't have a name She says he's real and not pretend She says they are the same She's five years old And the day she arrived She has never been told Her twin brother died January 2017

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Date: 3/6/2017 11:13:00 AM
Great work, really inspiring and incredible.
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Date: 1/21/2017 10:46:00 PM
Well deserved win Tanis! Congratulations! :-)
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Date: 1/20/2017 10:49:00 PM
A sad write deserving of the top win, Tanis:) congratulations:)
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Date: 1/20/2017 9:47:00 AM
Very moving write Tanis...Congrats on your win
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Date: 1/20/2017 7:50:00 AM
Congratulations on a sad and beautiful poem :)
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Date: 1/20/2017 4:43:00 AM
Loved this emotional poem ..Seren
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Date: 1/19/2017 9:48:00 PM
Ohhh Tanis, this is such a gorgeous poem... the last line gave me goosebumps - so well deserved the win - congratulations - Loved it <3
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Date: 1/19/2017 9:31:00 PM
Poignant and beautiful! Congrats on your top win, Tanis!
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Date: 1/19/2017 9:15:00 PM
Congratulations Tanis on your first place win ! Such a sad yet beautiful poem. I've had experiences with my father who is on the other side. A great poem
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Date: 1/19/2017 8:53:00 PM
Wow!! Tanis!! Such a well deserved win!! Congratulations my friend. Love it!! Big Hugggs. Well done. Deb
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Date: 1/19/2017 8:50:00 PM
I loved the twist at the end, such a beautiful poem with a beautiful idea, congratulations on your first place with this poem Tanis.
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Date: 1/8/2017 6:00:00 PM
oh gosh Tanis I found the ending so sad - twins do have such a special connection i wonder how a child would deal with the death of a sibling:-( hugs Jan xx
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