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My Truth

I no longer hold or dream of youth For in my age I have found truth A truth that has set me free Being all I can be For my family A Grandfather Father, Son Husband Man Written for John Heck's "Nonet" Poetry Contest.

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Michael Torres

Date: 12/11/2008 9:21:00 PM

Michael Congratulation's on your win. Your talent alway's shines. God bless you and your loving family. Michael T.

John Weber

Date: 11/19/2008 9:13:00 AM

A deep and well-crafted poem, Michael! This proves a most worthy winner of the Nonet contest! Well done! Warm regards, John.

Sue Mason

Date: 11/17/2008 10:06:00 AM

Beautifully done, Michael and a great message for those searching outside themselves for meaning. Well-deserved winner of the nonet contest. Congratulations!

Michael Torres

Date: 11/17/2008 5:12:00 AM

Michael Great Job I have been praying for you and your family and home. Two fine champions you and Rhoda. God bless you abundantly both. Michael Torres

Chitra Lakhera

Date: 11/16/2008 5:46:00 PM

Congratulations Michael on your win. A very inspiring poem. Keep them coming:) Take care, Chitra

Date: 11/16/2008 11:36:00 AM

Congratulations on placing first in John's contest. Way to go Michael! Keep up the good writing. Wishing you continued success. Karen

Ernesto P. Santiago

Date: 11/15/2008 1:55:00 PM

Congratulations on your first place win in JH's Nonet poetry contest, bravo! Rgds, Ernesto

Sharon Winter

Date: 11/15/2008 8:58:00 AM

Warmest congrats dear Michael on your well deserved shared First Place win in John's contest! Love, Shar

Carrie Richards

Date: 11/15/2008 8:57:00 AM

Congratulations, Michael...this poem was moving and was so "YOU"! Well deserved to place in John's contest!~ Carrie

Brian Strand

Date: 11/15/2008 8:19:00 AM

Congrats on your success in John's contest.Michael.Rgds Brian

John Heck

Date: 11/2/2008 2:07:00 AM

Quite wonderful, Michael...I usually make it a point - not to read poems when I'm sponsoring a contest - and if I do, not to comment on them...sorry, I broke my own rules this time around...this nonet is excellent! Had to let you know...this poem impressed me beyond words! Peace and love - and blessings to you and your family. Peace always, John

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 10/27/2008 11:49:00 AM

Excellent Nonet! Michael.God bless you! Rgds. Dorian

Mc Mc

Date: 10/24/2008 9:23:00 PM

love it!! great form too. and thanks for your comments!!

Michael Degenhardt

Date: 10/23/2008 9:30:00 AM

A perfect nonet, in form and in clarity and truth. Wonderful! Michael

Anne Christine

Date: 10/22/2008 7:38:00 AM

This poem inspires me. For I see now it's not just women who try to hold on to their youth. A good and comforting piece. Anne-Marie Christine

Saint Andrew Joseph

Date: 10/21/2008 5:05:00 AM

wow I feel so sad been the 20th person to see this ravishing master piece, i wish I was the 1st, and I wish you best of luck Jordan you are truly genius God bless you

James Foulk

Date: 10/20/2008 3:35:00 PM

I hope you win as this is a great poem. thank you for reading my other poems and for your comments

John Loving Iii

Date: 10/20/2008 3:26:00 PM

good luck this looks like a winner. john

Adell Foster

Date: 10/19/2008 8:27:00 PM

Michael this is a wondefully penned Nonet, excellent rhythmic flow... I loved the read in its totality... Good Luck in John's contest. God's Love and Many Blessings, Always, Adell

Mary Duhart

Date: 10/19/2008 6:18:00 PM

When we can face the truth that is a great accomplishment. I enjoy your readings. Thank you for the reviews on mine also.

Joseph Spence Sr

Date: 10/19/2008 2:12:00 PM

This is excellent my friend. I wish you the best in the contest. I can see wonderful images in his nonet poem. The lessons learned in life are very important to guide the future. Great job! ~Joseph

Chitra Lakhera

Date: 10/19/2008 10:32:00 AM

Felt so much to me. It radiates the holy pride you have and gives a message to all. You are such a great source of inspiration. Many people just never realise and you captured me whole through the write. Best wishes dear. Love, Chitra

Effie Blake

Date: 10/19/2008 9:07:00 AM

This poem is excellently done for the form written. It's a pearl to be wise and content with age, because some fail to understand this. Thanks for commenting on my poetry, too! Peace.

Maggie Huscroft

Date: 10/19/2008 7:02:00 AM

Beautiful, well crafted poem…good luck in the nonet contest Michael

Sharon Winter

Date: 10/19/2008 6:46:00 AM

Pride comes shining through in your excellent use of this form. You are indeed blessed. Good luck in the contest! Love, Shar