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Standing There Like a Lemon

There is a sour sound of lemons screaming In a Venetian glass bowl on the sill Each citric fruit sees the sweet thief stealing But all stand perfectly still

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 3/12/2013 7:22:00 AM
I think Sparklers spell your name out and you're right...No one is as good as me...AKA YOU
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Date: 12/22/2009 3:11:00 PM
Congratulations on being a first round survivor and the best to you in the finals Rory. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/21/2009 9:06:00 AM
Congrats on your poem winning the first round of PS contest!! Very well deserved, enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry. Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! May 2010 be your best year ever! Love Light Patty
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Date: 12/20/2009 10:18:00 AM
Many congratulations on reaching the second round with your fine poem >> James
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Date: 11/6/2009 1:17:00 AM
oh..welcome to PS
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Date: 11/6/2009 1:16:00 AM
this is cute:)
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Date: 11/4/2009 3:16:00 AM
great feature Rory! I enjoyed this poem very much! jim
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Date: 11/3/2009 12:40:00 PM
congrats on being a featured poem this week, this poem is thought provoking!!
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Date: 11/2/2009 1:08:00 PM
Many congratulations on your poem being featured this week >> James
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Date: 11/2/2009 3:46:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Rory. May you have many more. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/1/2009 11:32:00 PM
excellent
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Date: 9/13/2009 11:14:00 AM
This very descriptive Rhyme. I almost can feel the lemons going please not me. Keep writing. Sara
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Date: 9/9/2009 8:30:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your fasinating poetry with us today Rory. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/8/2009 4:18:00 PM
Hi Rory Amazing poetic depth to this write. Read it twice! The last line is perfecto! Keep writing and I'll keep reading. Thanks for sharing, take care Love Light Truth Patricia
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