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safe in the cocoon of sweet shock and disbelief cocoons become tombs moths suffocate and wither rather than fly to the flame

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 8/1/2016 1:49:00 PM
Short, but extremely powerful and so full of wisdom, Tim. Congratulations on your placement on this short list of winners in the Premiere Contest. 7 Sandra
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Date: 8/1/2016 9:27:00 AM
This is simply amazing Tim,congrats!
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Date: 8/1/2016 6:21:00 AM
Hi Tim, Congratulations on your winning write:-) Alexis
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Date: 8/1/2016 5:22:00 AM
Congrats Tim, for your well, deserved top placement in the contest!! ;-)
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Date: 8/1/2016 3:49:00 AM
Short and precise and powerful. Congratulations.
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Date: 1/29/2016 8:39:00 PM
TIM, Congratulations on your "Syllables of Wisdom 3 WIN." Hugs. LINDA -
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Date: 1/23/2016 7:23:00 PM
congrats to you once again, Tim. this is sure a golden oldie little gem!! How are ya doing , my friend?
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Date: 1/21/2016 12:30:00 PM
TIM, congratulations on your Syllables of Wisdom 3 win. *SKAT*
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Date: 1/21/2016 4:36:00 AM
Congrats on ur very wise winning write Tim! Great tanka!
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Date: 12/10/2013 4:37:00 AM
Congrats on the win, Tim
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Date: 12/9/2013 5:58:00 PM
tim, , Thanks for understanding and having patience with me. I'm sending hugs from the bottom of my heart. I am very sorry I kept all my winning poems on standby. LOL, Had a MAD headache. wink! wink! .... Congratulations.... If you have time, please enjoy my Hot & Cute blog.. Called. "Fire Sister." take care and enjoy this win -- xox.LINDA
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Date: 11/15/2012 11:35:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Su's "Tanka-The Pivot" contest Tim. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/12/2012 2:14:00 AM
Congratulations on your awesome win my dear friend, Tim! hugs, Leonora
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Date: 11/11/2012 10:49:00 AM
Tim, congrats in the tanka contest :-) always~ pd
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Date: 11/11/2012 10:44:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win, Tim. Books are on the way.
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Date: 11/10/2012 11:10:00 AM
Congratulations on your win with this captivating write! :) Tanya
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Date: 10/23/2012 6:58:00 AM
a very interesting one, Tim, and I take it as symbolic!
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Date: 10/11/2012 7:33:00 PM
Uh huh, the lure of the flame may singe the wings but so much better than the stifling cocoon. Hope Suzette loves this as much as I do! :)
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Date: 10/11/2012 3:18:00 PM
Sad and lovely at the same time.
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Date: 10/11/2012 2:48:00 PM
great title and a wonderful poem for this contest. i enjoyed it!
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Date: 10/11/2012 10:46:00 AM
Oh, wow, love this sweetly sad write. :) Tanya Good luck in the contest!!
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Date: 10/11/2012 8:10:00 AM
Wise and beautiful poem.
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