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Pedaling Bliss

At long last your lover's grips greet you, soft and familiar. You step on the pedal that is home's threshold welcome; Squishier than freshly baked bread, your buns are in the saddle. You push off... your spirit turning over like a motor. With silver satin streets sliding under your wheel, Tickled by the wind in your hairy shins~ you squeal. February 15th 2019 Reflect That Emotion Poetry Contest Sponsor Nina Parmenter

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Date: 2/25/2019 6:43:00 PM
Congrats on your podium finish win, Maureen.
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Date: 2/24/2019 1:17:00 AM
This is so rich and eloquent a poem about that certain Joy that's felt when cycling! Love 'your spirit turning over like a motor' and the 'squeal' at the end of the last line! Congratulations on your Win!
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Date: 2/23/2019 9:08:00 PM
Congrats, Maureen.
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Date: 2/23/2019 7:49:00 PM
I just love the whole spirit of your amazing poem, Mo. You express it with lively imagery I highly respect for its artistry and can relate to for its giggles - a perfect combo that keeps me coming back for mo! Congratulations on your excellent win. Warmest wishes my lovely.. ~Sue <3
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Date: 2/23/2019 11:42:00 AM
So imaginative this is!! A really cool poem, Maureen. Congrats for your stellar win.
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Date: 2/23/2019 10:15:00 AM
Oh this is fun! Makes me want to dust off my bike! Love this phrase—“With silver satin streets sliding under your wheel”—Congratulations!
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Date: 2/23/2019 10:01:00 AM
Loved the unique and excellent expression in your fine poem, Maureen! My husband is an avid bike rider and could really relate to this! Congrats on your win! :)
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Date: 2/23/2019 9:15:00 AM
Hi Maureen, Congratulations on your 3rd place win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis
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Date: 2/23/2019 9:14:00 AM
CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win, Maureen! Janice
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Date: 2/18/2019 9:20:00 PM
i hope the automobile drivers watch where they are going and not the "buns in the saddle" :)
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/19/2019 7:43:00 AM
Lol! Yeah, me too. ;)
Date: 2/16/2019 11:12:00 PM
Maureen, Nina's contests have your name indelibly etched in them. This is magnifique! --- Jean-Claude wolf-Killy
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/22/2019 9:01:00 AM
Arnold.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/19/2019 9:18:00 PM
Are you horsing around again, M.M?
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/16/2019 11:20:00 PM
Hah! Well don't jinx me, I Schwartzenbeg you.
Date: 2/16/2019 8:32:00 PM
I like this; very powerful emotion; should do well; good luck with the contest.
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/16/2019 10:24:00 PM
Thank you! :) xomo
Date: 2/16/2019 10:14:00 AM
This could be a very very naughty,but i will give you the benefit of the doubt and say it is about a journey overtime with a loved one...
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/16/2019 10:19:00 AM
You know my lover is a bicycle. A torid lifelong love affair. ;)
Date: 2/16/2019 9:41:00 AM
You have some great lines in this upbeat poem, Maureen. Especially loved "buns in the saddle." Best wishes for a win in the contest! Hugs, Carolyn
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/16/2019 10:11:00 AM
Thank you Carolyn! :))) xomo!
Date: 2/16/2019 2:45:00 AM
Intrinsically beautiful dearest, Maureen. Hugs xxx
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/16/2019 6:56:00 AM
I thought your cyclist self might like this one ;) hugs and wishes for a wonderful day my friend <3 xomo!
Date: 2/16/2019 1:49:00 AM
I liked, speaking of bliss only 364 days till Valentine's!!!!
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/16/2019 6:53:00 AM
Um, 33 days till *~SPRING~* ...my bliss, baby ;) xomo!
Date: 2/15/2019 9:42:00 PM
The sense of freedom in it...and belongings. Love that home coming....:) Sunita
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/16/2019 6:54:00 AM
Thank you Sunita :) xomo!
Date: 2/15/2019 3:16:00 PM
You won with, "Better than freshly baked bread, your buns in the saddle"! Aloha! Rico
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/15/2019 3:23:00 PM
Ha! Sold to the first bidder. xomo!

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