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From Where You Judge - Monorhyme

From where you judge I’m just an empty throne That rules direct in boorish monotone, But might you try to peer beyond what's shown, You'd meet a boy who's scared to be alone; For illness kept which roots itself in bone That turns my mind into a battle-zone, Has planted weeds since early times I’ve known And aims to see my kingdom overgrown; My clock’s confined unless from God a loan To wind my spirits that have never flown, But short of that I’ll soon be named on stone, So pardon me for acting like a drone. 8/28/16

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Date: 8/31/2016 11:02:00 AM
A very well written and moving piece. Doubly impressive given the strict guidelines of the contest. My hat is off to you.
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Date: 8/30/2016 3:23:00 PM
Phillip, congrats on your top spot win! :)-luloo
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Date: 8/30/2016 8:24:00 AM
Congrats Phillip, for your top placement with this wonderful piece!! ;-)
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Date: 8/30/2016 12:21:00 AM
Congratulations on your lovely win, Phillip:) very well deserved:)
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Phillip Garcia
Date: 8/30/2016 1:04:00 AM
Many thanks as always my friend
Date: 8/29/2016 9:29:00 PM
Your poem rules! Congratulations!
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Phillip Garcia
Date: 8/30/2016 1:03:00 AM
Thank you Kim!
Date: 8/29/2016 6:29:00 PM
Your write is subtly clever, Phillip. I particularly liked the line about the gravestone. I'm honored to share this one with you. Congratulations.
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Phillip Garcia
Date: 8/29/2016 6:39:00 PM
You're listed first so I give you the nod :) - I've not had a chance to read the others yet (ie it's been too noisy 'round here) but I'm looking forward to it! Thank you for your lovely words
Date: 8/29/2016 6:27:00 PM
I am probably too sensitive Phillip, but your moving poem has me choked up. It is written with such veracity in earnest. I see why it was chosen number one! It shines a light on your talent as a poet. I congratulate you on your first place and wish you well. Blessings, Connie ; )
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Phillip Garcia
Date: 8/29/2016 6:37:00 PM
Oh gosh, Connie, you're going to get me all choked up. Thank you so much :)
Date: 8/29/2016 5:20:00 PM
Excellent, Phillip!! I took notice of the weed filled garden, but I hope that some lovely flowers still managed to bloom! ~ Congratulations on your high flying win. Regards // paul
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Date: 8/29/2016 4:00:00 PM
Congratulations Phillip...
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Date: 8/29/2016 3:36:00 PM
Deep and very well-written, Phillip. Congrats on your well-deserved First Place win. Sandra
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Date: 8/29/2016 2:35:00 PM
Phillip, such a touching write, very difficult in the 10 syllable restriction, but you did it with ease. Congrats on a very worthy shared number 1.
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Phillip Garcia
Date: 8/29/2016 2:46:00 PM
Thank you John! It was a fun write. I figured it was one that would be easy to overthink so i just ripped the bandaid and did it quick. Really fun to do thanks again
Date: 8/29/2016 1:25:00 AM
This is so well written, Phillip:) hope it's fictional:)
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Phillip Garcia
Date: 8/29/2016 9:33:00 AM
It kinda depends on if I'm calling anybody in my life at the time a cancer or not =]
Date: 8/28/2016 9:29:00 PM
Yikes, deep and provoking, Phillip! A worthwhile read for sure ... CayCay
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Phillip Garcia
Date: 8/28/2016 9:51:00 PM
Gracias CayCay

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