He Did Not Mince Words

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He Did Not Mince Words He did not mince words with his news; his thoughts came forth like putrid ooze. No need for him to paint the scene in sunshine yellow, hopeful green. Sweet talk for us, he did not choose; he did not mince words with his news. His thoughts direct and to the point... came like a bullet at gunpoint. We sat there numb in our deep hurt unable to absorb, assert. He did not mince words with his news; no way to misinterpret clues. And there we were, the end was near for our sick mom, who was so dear. The end was coming, were his views... He did not mince words with his news. Sandra M. Haight ~7th Place~ Premiere Contest: Minced Words Sponsor: John Lawless Judged: 06/27/2016

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/29/2016 5:31:00 AM

Congratulations Sandra, well expressed.

Sandra Haight
Date: 6/29/2016 7:06:00 PM

Thank you very much, Richard. Sandra

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 6/29/2016 3:10:00 AM

Greetings Sandra. Congrats for your placement in the contest, with this wonderful piece!! ;-)

Sandra Haight
Date: 6/29/2016 7:06:00 PM

Thank you so much, Teddy. I appreciate your nice visits and uplifting comments. Sandra

Janice Canerdy

Date: 6/27/2016 9:26:00 AM

Very moving, skillfully-written quatern, Sandra--will add to my favorites! Congratulations on your well-deserved win. Janice

Sandra Haight
Date: 6/29/2016 7:05:00 PM

Thank you very much, Janice, for your lovely comments and congrats, and I feel honored that you have 'faved' my poem! Hugs, Sandra

John Lawless

Date: 6/27/2016 8:48:00 AM

Nice job with the Quatern Sandra. The repetition blends smoothly into the meaning and continuity of the poem. A lovely treatment of an horrific moment. Thanks for participating in the contest

Sandra Haight
Date: 6/27/2016 8:57:00 AM

Thank you so much, John, for your contest with a thought-provoking theme. I am very pleased and honored to be on the list of your Premiere Contest. Sandra

Balveen Cheema

Date: 6/22/2016 10:06:00 PM

You have knack of putting forth everything so softly, Sandra! Goid Luck!

Sandra Haight
Date: 6/27/2016 8:58:00 AM

Thank you so much, Balveen. Hugs, Sandra