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I See Beyond the Boundaries

I see Beyond The Boundaries Winter arrived before her time Usurping part of autumn’s decline Came in with a vengeance bent on crime Harsh not smooth like a fine wine Her sting bore a resemblance to life Her temper reaped violence and strife Baring her weapons took untold lives Only the strongest were able to survive Black Friday wielded the same attitudes Rage and violence struck without gratitude What has happened to plain simple courtesy? Evil struck early to deter the Spirit of Mercy I lift my hands to you Oh Lord Send your Spirit Saturate this earth with your power so evil fears it Lift the haughty spirit that looms over the land Sooth the tempest with the kindness of your hand Amen Paula Swanson’s Contest I See Beyond…

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Date: 12/27/2011 8:23:00 PM
GREAT topic you chose, to see beyond boundaries. Congrats on your fine win, Carole!!
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Carole Cookie Arnold
Date: 12/31/2011 1:43:00 PM
Thanks so much Happy New Year Love Cookie
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Carole Cookie Arnold
Date: 12/31/2011 1:42:00 PM
Thanks so much Happy New Year Love Cookie
Date: 12/27/2011 3:57:00 PM
Carole, what a beautiful poem, nicely done. congratulation on you win, Greg.
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Carole Cookie Arnold
Date: 12/31/2011 1:42:00 PM
Thanks so much Happy New Year Love Cookie
Date: 12/27/2011 2:23:00 PM
Great testimony of your faith and great work winning work..Enjoyed reading...Congrats...Sara
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Carole Cookie Arnold
Date: 12/31/2011 1:44:00 PM
Thanks so much Happy New Year Love Cookie
Date: 12/27/2011 9:55:00 AM
Amen, Carole. Wonderful poem, congratulations!
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Date: 12/27/2011 5:24:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Paula Swanson's "I See Beyond" contest Carole. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/26/2011 10:31:00 PM
Congratulations on your win Carole
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Date: 12/26/2011 4:55:00 PM
Great interpretation of the contest. congrtulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 12/26/2011 4:20:00 PM
Carole congrats on your win,.. David
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Date: 12/21/2011 7:44:00 AM
The best to you in the contest Carole. Love, Carol
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