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Author's Note: I don't enter contests often as I only write when something really inspires me...and even then I usually spend much time in deep reflection on the subject matter and miss the deadline.

Craig Cornish sponsored a contest some time back that interested me and has popped up in my mind from time to time...so I have finally put it to rest. There is not much detail, but to do so would require I write a novel...which I am. This sums it all up. lol!

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I stand here with every step of my life etched in crisscross lines beneath these well worn feet. Well worn feet that have carried me for seven decades and three years more through pain and pleasure, joy and sorrow, on a path of adversity that couldn't conquer me. I stand here today...a tenacious and contented soul with my mission nearly complete... close to the end of the road where earth and heaven meet. Author: Elaine Cecelia George of Canada

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P.M. Richter

Date: 12/4/2020 6:27:00 PM

Such a lovely poem. Becoming a contented soul should be everyone’s end goal ~ congrats Elaine :)

Elaine George
Date: 12/6/2020 2:12:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by and for your comments, dear P.M....Much appreciated. ~ Elaine

David Grimm

Date: 9/16/2020 7:05:00 PM

Wow! so elequent . You are very talented. I enjoy reading your poetry. reading/writing poetry helps with these depressing times.

Elaine George
Date: 9/17/2020 1:27:00 PM

Thank you so much for your kind comments, David. Much appreciated. ~ Elaine

Paul Callus

Date: 5/28/2020 5:40:00 PM

You are so good at narrative poetry, Elaine. I love this, mostly because I have been walking very closely behind you, thus I can very well relate to your life journey. ~ Hope you are keeping well, my friend.Regards // paul

Elaine George
Date: 6/1/2020 8:36:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comments, Paul. Yes! I am well.

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/23/2020 7:24:00 PM

Powerful, Elaine. Very touching. Bravo.

Elaine George
Date: 5/25/2020 12:22:00 AM

Thank you so much, Line...much appreciated.~Elaine

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 3/6/2019 5:31:00 PM

Hello Elaine, oh.. a lovely poem. have a nice evening my friend.

Elaine George
Date: 3/7/2019 7:52:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by, dear Darlene...and for your kind comments...much appreciated. Elaine

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/4/2019 5:17:00 PM

I love how you have built on decades condensing your life beautifully in a nutshell. We are the same age so I can relate perfectly to this wonderful poem Elaine. This gem is going into my faves! Congratulations on your very deserving POTD honor. xxoo : )

Elaine George
Date: 3/4/2019 11:10:00 PM

Dear Connie, Thank you for stopping by...and for your very kind comments and support...so much appreciated through the years. Love, Elaine

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 3/2/2019 6:01:00 PM

My dear friend it has been so long since I have been here to read anything. I do miss you and your poetry. I truly love this poem of yours. I can feel myself also in your written words....I hope you continue on for many more years. Love and Blessings my dear friend.

Elaine George
Date: 3/4/2019 11:04:00 PM

Oh Carol! How nice to hear from you. I have thought of you many times over the years and cherish the friendship we have shared through poetry. Thank you so much for stopping by and for your kind comments. I Love you...Elaine

Robert Lindley

Date: 2/25/2019 7:47:00 AM

Thank you dear friend for your exquisite verses that so truly express much of my own thinking on a long life lived. Congratulations on a very deserved awarding of POTD honors for this fine poem! A fav.. a gem....

Elaine George
Date: 3/2/2019 3:31:00 AM

Thank you dear Robert, for your welcomed comments and continued support of my writing....very much appreciated. Elaine

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 2/17/2019 11:15:00 AM

I am sure that there is more mileage in this poet ...

Elaine George
Date: 3/2/2019 3:35:00 AM

Thank you, Kai for stopping by and for your comments...most appreciated. Sincerely, Elaine

Andrew Fairchild

Date: 2/13/2019 4:20:00 AM

'close to the end of the road where earth and heaven meet'! I love that! All Victory to you on your mission!

Elaine George
Date: 2/16/2019 3:45:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments, Andrew...much appreciated. Elaine

Robertina B.

Date: 2/13/2019 12:21:00 AM

A beautifully written verse you created with your magic pen, Elaine.. Reflections of life.. This marvelous gem, is a fave for me!! Congratulations on your POTD.. Many blessings!!

Elaine George
Date: 2/16/2019 3:48:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments, Robertina...much appreciated. Elaine

Constance La France

Date: 2/12/2019 11:04:00 PM

Elaine, congratulations on having your poem selected as POTD, enjoy the honor~

Elaine George
Date: 2/16/2019 3:49:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments,Dear Heart...much appreciated. Elaine

Brandy Nicole

Date: 2/12/2019 10:18:00 PM

There are many paths in life, and you have expressed this so beautifully. Stand here, for as long as you can. Congratulations Elaine, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy

Elaine George
Date: 2/16/2019 3:51:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments, Brandy...much appreciated. Elaine

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/12/2019 10:11:00 PM

This is a wonderfully reflective poem Elaine. Congratulations on having it honored for POTD! : ) xxoo

Elaine George
Date: 2/16/2019 3:51:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments, Connie...much appreciated. Elaine

Charles Messina

Date: 2/12/2019 9:05:00 PM

Such a wonderful poem, Elaine. Keep up the spirits :) Congratulations on POTD. Charlie

Okonkwo Ifeanyichukwu

Date: 2/12/2019 1:21:00 PM

Good poem for the portraits of life Elaine.

Elaine George
Date: 2/16/2019 3:52:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments, Okonkwo...much appreciated. Elaine

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/12/2019 1:07:00 PM

You show us that we can all make it! We stand through joy and sorrow. At the end hopefully we have no regrets! Congratulations, Elaine, on Poem of the Day!

Elaine George
Date: 2/16/2019 3:52:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments, Kim..much appreciated. Elaine

Joseph May

Date: 2/12/2019 12:10:00 PM

Beautiful reflections of your walk through life Elaine... Congrats on POTD..

Elaine George
Date: 2/16/2019 3:54:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments, Joseph...much appreciated. Elaine

Warren Doll

Date: 2/12/2019 11:54:00 AM

Beautiful, well written, poem of being at peace with yourself. Congratulations on POTD, Elaine. Best wishes~ Warren

Elaine George
Date: 2/16/2019 3:54:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments, Warren...much appreciated. Elaine

Susan Ashley

Date: 2/12/2019 11:16:00 AM

Such a brilliant piece, so beautifully reflective of being at peace with yourself, a deep, contented and soulful poem, Elaine. Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTD honors. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Elaine George
Date: 2/16/2019 3:55:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments,Susan...much appreciated. Elaine

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/12/2019 9:56:00 AM

Enjoyed your verse Elaine congrats on POTD. Tom.

Elaine George
Date: 2/16/2019 3:56:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments, Tom...much appreciated. Elaine

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 2/12/2019 9:49:00 AM

So beautifully reflective! Congratulations!

Elaine George
Date: 2/16/2019 3:56:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments, Sunlite...much appreciated. Elaine

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/12/2019 8:39:00 AM

- Congratulations on yuor p.o.t.d., Elaine !!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Elaine George
Date: 2/16/2019 3:58:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments, Anne-Lise...much appreciated. Elaine

Winged Warrior

Date: 2/12/2019 8:22:00 AM

Take extra care of those well-worn feet lol...Congrats!!! on POTD!! Elaine...love & light...^WW^

Elaine George
Date: 2/16/2019 3:59:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments, WW...much appreciated. Elaine

John Lawless

Date: 2/12/2019 7:44:00 AM

Careful Elaine.....it seems someone has a quaint habit of moving that finish line...

Elaine George
Date: 2/16/2019 4:00:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments, John...much appreciated. Elaine