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Stars Are Not Fireflies

Quote#1 Stars are not afraid to appear like fireflies. Stars do not fly, like the fireflies They are fixed in place while we spin. They shine their light, in dark of night We all rejoice as the show begins. John Derek Hamilton January16,2016

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 2/3/2016 11:47:00 PM

welcome, thanks for the reply

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/31/2016 9:56:00 PM

john, Congrats on your POETIC RESPONSE win. Luv - Linda -

John Hamilton
Date: 2/1/2016 7:03:00 AM

Thanks Linda

Kim Merryman

Date: 1/26/2016 11:53:00 AM

Great depiction of the quote, John! Congrats on your placement in the contest! Love, Kim

John Hamilton
Date: 2/1/2016 7:02:00 AM

Thanks Kim always a pleasure!

Paul Callus

Date: 1/25/2016 10:51:00 AM

That show is always a joy to watch, John! Lovely, especially the alternate unrhymed lines. Congratulations on this fine win. // paul

John Hamilton
Date: 2/1/2016 7:01:00 AM

Thanks Paul for your visits and support!

Faye Gibson

Date: 1/24/2016 3:58:00 PM

Congratulations, John, on your win in Nette's contest.

Sandra Haight

Date: 1/24/2016 10:55:00 AM

Nicely done, John. Congratulations on your fine win! Sandra

John Hamilton
Date: 2/1/2016 7:01:00 AM

Thanks Sandra always nice to hear from you!

Balveen Cheema

Date: 1/23/2016 7:12:00 PM

Congrats on your well deserved placement, John!

John Hamilton
Date: 2/1/2016 6:59:00 AM

Thanks Balveen much appreciated!

Skat A

Date: 1/22/2016 7:27:00 PM

John, Congratulations on your awesome win. Love SKAT **

John Hamilton
Date: 2/1/2016 6:58:00 AM

Thanks SKAT

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/22/2016 3:19:00 PM

yes, you fly with this impressive piece which used alliteration and poetic depth... warm sweet congrats and thanks for being part of my contest, john..huggs

John Hamilton
Date: 2/1/2016 6:57:00 AM

Thanks Nette was a privilege to enter.

Carrie Richards

Date: 1/21/2016 2:04:00 PM

My favorite line, "They are fixed in place while we spin" ! Love that !! And before I leave this comment, I must thank you kindly for the honor! It was a pleasure to write for your spectacular contest,....you did receive some spectacular poetry from my poet friends! Thanks again!!

John Hamilton
Date: 2/1/2016 6:56:00 AM

Thanks Carrie much appreciated.

Carly Lalion

Date: 1/18/2016 8:56:00 AM

Your poem amazes; I wish I could write for this challenge. Soup mail!

John Hamilton
Date: 1/25/2016 8:54:00 PM

Thanks Carly