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Life In a Glass

The sum of years raced past her eyes Faces, places, loved, despised Tender feelings, broken hearts Lies unspoken, well played parts All collected in this glass With amber liquid mixed, alas The burning feeling had begun Her thoughts appraising what she'd done On her cheek, a single tear Her vision blurred, but her mind clear Prepared to leave it all behind There, in a glass, a life defined

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 5/4/2012 6:35:00 AM
Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
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Bob Quigley
Date: 5/4/2012 8:22:00 AM
Thanks Deb
Date: 5/4/2012 5:46:00 AM
A belated congratulations on your win in the "And With a Sip"contest Bob. Love, Carol
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Bob Quigley
Date: 5/4/2012 8:22:00 AM
Thank you Carol
Date: 4/30/2012 3:14:00 PM
I think this one should have been a lot higher on the list, Bob..I like the complete analysis of this woman's life summed up with a single drink...Bravo for capturing this audience member! I think this is outstanding. Best to you as always, Gwendolen
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Bob Quigley
Date: 5/1/2012 8:44:00 AM
Thanks Gwen. Always appreciate your critique.
Date: 4/30/2012 10:36:00 AM
Well done Bob and congratulations. Thanks for your comments on mine. I perhaps should have taken it more seriously but it was a fun write. Love, Joyce
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Bob Quigley
Date: 5/1/2012 8:44:00 AM
We go where our pen takes us Joyce.
Date: 4/30/2012 9:15:00 AM
congrats on your win Bob
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Bob Quigley
Date: 5/1/2012 8:44:00 AM
Thank you Joseph
Date: 4/25/2012 3:54:00 PM
very well written and rhymed. nice one, but very sad!
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Bob Quigley
Date: 4/30/2012 8:31:00 AM
Thank you Ilene
Date: 4/25/2012 10:12:00 AM
sweet sentiments rule this page , bob... your bike and the memories that go with it are irreplaceable.... lovely work.. winning wishes and huggs! :)
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Bob Quigley
Date: 4/30/2012 8:32:00 AM
Thank you nette
Date: 4/25/2012 10:11:00 AM
sweet sentiments rule this page , bob... your bike and the memories that go with it are irreplaceable.... lovely work.. winning wishes and huggs! :)
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