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On Avenue of Aimless End

In pre-ghost era of my sowing days, and long before my crumbling had begun, my feeble goals sparked insufficient blaze; the avenue I chose was not hard-won. I packed a suitcase but misunderstood the purpose of my journey from the start. And though I tried to do the things I should, I needed more to listen with my heart. Now feeling unfulfilled is what I’ve earned by carving fate from means with aimless end. In contrast, some with fervent dreams have burned. Their minds are set; their time they don’t misspend. I took the first broad crossroad I was shown, so paths I sacrificed remain unknown. For Silent One's Crossroads Poetry Contest

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Date: 8/13/2020 10:37:00 AM
Still a FAV. I hope you have come to a place of peace with your life choices. You certainly have made a big impact as a poetess. Warmly ~ John
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Date: 3/7/2020 6:15:00 PM
The first two lines really draw in the reader, wondering what is the pre-ghost era, and what crumbling occurred since then? Your twin metaphors of journey and fire are well-utilized to describe your life path and the choices (choice?) you made that determined your outcome. I think "I needed more to listen with my heart" is the climax, and it's placed perfectly in the sonnet's heart and center. Powerful and wistful, a fav ~ John
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Date: 9/24/2019 1:17:00 PM
Andrea congratulations on your win in the contest with this wonderful write !
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Date: 9/24/2019 12:40:00 PM
- Congratulations on your win, Andrea :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 9/23/2019 10:18:00 AM
My friend, Congratulations on your placement in SilentOne's Crossroads contest!
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Date: 9/23/2019 6:04:00 AM
The beautiful couplet I enjoyed the most ... A nice sonnet ... Congratulations on your win ...
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Date: 9/22/2019 4:32:00 PM
Congratulations on your placement in the contest...
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Date: 9/22/2019 4:05:00 PM
Another wonderful sonnet from you Andrea! Congratulations on your second place win! : ) xxoo
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Date: 6/7/2019 8:59:00 PM
Andrea as always your work is exceptional! Congrats on your win!
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Date: 6/7/2019 5:54:00 PM
Your ending reminds me a bit of Robert Frost's famous poem. This is a lovely reflection Andrea. Congratulations on your second placement in Brian's contest. I am very happy he is now letting us use longer poems in his contests. Have a great night. xxoo : )
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Date: 4/28/2016 12:12:00 AM
Andrea, well done on your win. Luv ~LINDA~
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Date: 4/20/2016 6:31:00 PM
So, did you come across Mr. Frost on this "broad road" to the unknown. Nicely written Andrea, smooth and silky read.
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Date: 4/20/2016 3:16:00 PM
Congrats on your awesome win my lovely frind. Loved always, bl
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Date: 4/19/2016 10:24:00 PM
Congrats on ur awesome win Andrea..
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Date: 4/19/2016 3:11:00 PM
Hi Andrea, Congratulations on your win in the contest. Another wonderful Sonnet from your pen graces the page. How easily your words do touch the Soul. The emotions run deep Andrea. Many times i do wonder what my life would have been if i had made other choices. It matters not, my destiny is written in the book of life. An excellent write as always Andrea. This is definitely a seven. Hugs....Mike. XX
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Date: 4/19/2016 3:08:00 PM
Congrats well done xxxx
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Date: 4/19/2016 2:10:00 PM
Yes, the road not taken. Congratulations on your number 2 placement Andrea. I missed reading this one!
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Date: 4/19/2016 1:48:00 PM
Congratulations Andrea
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Date: 9/15/2015 7:31:00 AM
Nicely done Andrea. The last 2 lines said it all. Congrats, i loved it
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Date: 9/14/2015 12:44:00 PM
Andrea, Congratulations on your win, in Edward Ebbs choice contest. SKAT
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Date: 9/13/2015 8:12:00 PM
It's always a mystery and we will never really know what life could have been like on the path not taken. Excellent sonnet, Andie, and huge congratulations on a great win! Pandita
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Date: 9/13/2015 9:41:00 AM
See? QUEEN of sonnets!! Big congrats on your win :)
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Date: 9/13/2015 8:04:00 AM
Congrats on your win, Andrea! Frost's philosophy-the road taken is always the best-we are what we are coz of it, so let's enjoy our journey together! Love, Balveen
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Date: 9/12/2015 12:17:00 PM
congrats on your win
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Date: 9/12/2015 9:19:00 AM
Such an emotional Sonnet about your choices, Andrea. Congratulations on your podium win! Sandra
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