Denial

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

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Sandra Haight

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

Sara Chansarkar

Date: 8/1/2016 9:27:00 AM

This is simply amazing Tim,congrats!

Alexis Y.

Date: 8/1/2016 6:21:00 AM

Hi Tim, Congratulations on your winning write:-) Alexis

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 8/1/2016 5:22:00 AM

Congrats Tim, for your well, deserved top placement in the contest!! ;-)

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 8/1/2016 3:49:00 AM

Short and precise and powerful. Congratulations.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/29/2016 8:39:00 PM

TIM, Congratulations on your "Syllables of Wisdom 3 WIN." Hugs. LINDA -

Andrea Dietrich

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?

Skat A

Date: 1/21/2016 12:30:00 PM

TIM, congratulations on your Syllables of Wisdom 3 win. *SKAT*

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 1/21/2016 4:36:00 AM

Congrats on ur very wise winning write Tim! Great tanka!

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 12/10/2013 4:37:00 AM

Congrats on the win, Tim

Poet Destroyer A

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