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Lilies of the Sun

Every dawn, to dream the world is somehow re-created. The impossible, under the orange. With fighting rays protruding out of the sun, (the heaped unbeatable). (Foe of the night ash). Turning into, (all horizons) far Bear yourself to the unbearably high branches- letting the ponds cry in sorrow wearing your warm diamond cloak causing it to magnify it’s intention Yet, of virgin white lilies, If your nature; to reach toward the orange then reach with all you have for hours lilies, your imagination brightens everywhere calling us all to join Lifting your burden somewhat All the while The blade and shoe that is heavier than lead- ever present, eclipses your attempts to keep on trudging- Oh Lilies, Grow, in your splendor Turn on spiral muscle worn thin as you pry the sky downward Expressing your efforts Allowing for me, time to stand a necessary task If I am to continue To expand my workfist Wide open into the day *****Winner of first place award****** ________________________________________________________________ Inspired by: The Impossible Dream by Joe Darion Written exclusively for Michele Nold-Godleske Contest

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Date: 7/25/2009 2:56:00 AM
Congrats on your success in Michele's Sandracontest.Rgds Brian
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Date: 7/23/2009 1:58:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Sandra!
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Date: 7/19/2009 2:22:00 PM
Congratulations on your first place win how wonderful! Laura :)
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Date: 7/19/2009 11:42:00 AM
How wonderful to take a first place..my conratulations on you wonderful poem. BG
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Date: 7/19/2009 11:08:00 AM
Nice use of imagery for a creative view. Congratulations on placing first in Michele's contest. Enjoy your honor. Keep on writing. Karen
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Date: 7/19/2009 8:35:00 AM
WhooHoo!!! Warmest congrats on your well deserved First Place win! XOXOXO
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Date: 7/19/2009 7:48:00 AM
What a wonderful winning poem this was, Sandra....Congratulations on your 1st place honor!!!! Well deserved! ~ love, Carrie
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Date: 7/19/2009 6:50:00 AM
Congratulations on your well-deserved win! Sandra! this poem took my breath away! jim
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Date: 6/27/2009 2:43:00 PM
You paint a vivid picture, enhanced in depth by deeper meaning. love the complexity in this poem, a true gem and best of luck in the competition. Love Heidie
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Date: 6/26/2009 8:23:00 PM
Once again, you made it. This is a wonderful poetry. More success. God bless. Ernilando
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Date: 6/26/2009 11:53:00 AM
Nice use of imagery in this poem. The second to last stanza is my favorite. Good luck in the contest. Thank you for your kind words on my haiku. Have a nice day! Karen
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Date: 6/26/2009 5:40:00 AM
Good luck on this gem in the contest. Vince
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Date: 6/25/2009 8:29:00 PM
beautiful write
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Date: 6/25/2009 6:18:00 PM
"reach with all you have...." Good line! Sincerely Matthew Anish
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Date: 6/24/2009 11:59:00 PM
good luck for the contest--your writes are brilliant and this one not less--beautiful "lilies of the sun"--beautiful--charma
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Date: 6/24/2009 3:53:00 PM
good luck in the contest. we never stop to think of the strugle to grow. this opened my mind John H Loving III
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Date: 6/24/2009 10:04:00 AM
This is a truly wonderful piece. My favorite verse is the next to last, but the entire poem is so visual and emotionally evocative
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Date: 6/24/2009 12:31:00 AM
Best wishes with this one Sandra.Love the title.Rgds Brian
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Date: 6/23/2009 7:54:00 PM
holy tomato! Sandra! this poem grew in intense pleasure increasing with chewing on each successive line.....your poem is a winner! and thanks for 'running bear through the bushes' (if there were any on the battlefield, maybe a few, but of the tumbling tumbleweed kind! so maybe 'sprinting bear' ; ) (I actually began chuckling! thx!) ~jim
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Date: 6/23/2009 5:37:00 PM
Once more, magnificent poetry from you, Sandra ! Well done!!
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Date: 6/23/2009 5:20:00 PM
This is such a good write and the second stanza stood out for me as I read it...Best wishes in the contest.
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