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Getting It Together

Hate bedewed with youth power to impair one’s kin, grace in growing old a time to regret, lament... grandson, reflection of time. © Harry J Horsman 2012

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 10/1/2012 11:48:00 AM
Very strong, touching emotion in this winning poem Harry, I am glad grief can fall into reflection. :) Sheri
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Date: 10/1/2012 5:44:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s "Get it together" contest Harry. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/30/2012 4:10:00 AM
Much wisdom... great poem... Congrats on your win! Terry
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Date: 9/29/2012 12:33:00 AM
Hi Harry once again, congratulations with your wonderful and well deserved win after expression your thoughts for the ~~India Arie - "Get it together" ~ Contest... It was nice hosting this contest for "Hughes, William" from the soup. Take care~ XOX ~PD
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Date: 9/2/2012 3:42:00 AM
bittersweet nostalgia graces this page,harry... the next generations continues our dreams.. so wonderful!..huggs!..:)
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Date: 9/2/2012 3:07:00 AM
good read, I enjoyed it so much and thanks for your comment, it is much appreciated ~ Cindy
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Date: 9/1/2012 3:58:00 PM
The reflection of ourselves in their lives brings back those memories...Enjoyed reading ..I am glad that I chose this one to read today..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
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Date: 9/1/2012 2:24:00 PM
Deep, insightful write, Harry..I love the last line in your introspective Tanka. I hope all is well. Am glad you enjoyed, "Child of Love"...written for my dearest sister who's now with God. Love, Annalise
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Date: 9/1/2012 1:17:00 PM
lovely and heartfelt tanka, my friend
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Date: 9/1/2012 12:36:00 PM
I can see many emotions in this one, Harry. it's a very intense tanka and I enjoyed the read!
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Date: 9/1/2012 8:27:00 AM
Well done young sir, like it and it provokes quite a few thoughts . xx soup
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Date: 9/1/2012 8:26:00 AM
Getting it together indeed, a very nice expressed Tanka. I enjoyed reading it, God bless you. Erich
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Date: 9/1/2012 5:23:00 AM
Very nice Harry, though somewhat sad... Terry
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Date: 9/1/2012 4:29:00 AM
I love this and your other recent poems, Harry! Thanks for sharing!
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Date: 8/31/2012 3:44:00 PM
So true Harry - well written. - oxox love Anne-Lise :)
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