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The Lonely Hours

Dusk settles the day And chores, like shadows recede While silence clings to bare walls Abandoned Cane chair Embraces the lonely hours As a long night comes creeping ~*~ For: Rick Praise's "Chair in a Shadowed Room" Contest

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Date: 12/2/2011 6:00:00 PM
The title of this poem struck a chord with me Annalise and then after reading your poem so short (echoing robert ball) I was intrigued by how much can be said in so few lines and words. Personally I prefer the "Less Is More" creed. The picture story you invoke is for me all to familiar. Thanks again for your comment on YO-SA-MITE and I hope to one day again... be so inspired to write a stanza where hymns play in the wind. (:D)) cr
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Date: 12/3/2011 3:49:00 PM
I thank you, Clay for reading me...the picture that inspired those words spoke to me also. Still we must welcome each day with hope and an open heart. Wishing you lots of inspiration. : ) Annalise
Date: 6/26/2011 6:09:00 PM
your poetry is very good, a little short but that is your style, thank you for the comment sometime back haven't been rude only working hard for the Lord so excuse me for not answering right away. God bless
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Date: 6/27/2011 9:37:00 AM
Thanks for the compliment, Robert. Working for the Lord is the priority as it should be. Appreciate your time spent reading and leaving a comment. God bless too. Love, Annalise
Date: 6/22/2011 1:52:00 PM
I love this atmospheric write, Annalise. How lovely to hear from you - I hope you're well : )
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Date: 6/27/2011 9:40:00 AM
Hi Jack. That picure of the lonely chair spoke volumes. I am doing well. Thks for asking and I hope you are well also! Always, Annalise
Date: 6/22/2011 1:39:00 PM
Soup mail returned, sweetie. So glad you're having a nice vacation!! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 6/27/2011 9:43:00 AM
Loving the sunshine, still, Seafaress! Will be leaving tomorrow for home. Love, Annalise
Date: 6/15/2011 2:44:00 PM
I would love to hear from you, hon. I hope your trip is a vacation. It was 99 degrees here today so be sure to pack very light clothing. You won't be needing jeans, jackets or sweaters at all. My MRI is tomorrow and I'll let you know how it goes. Won't get the report on the results until Monday or Tuesday. Love you, Carolyn
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Date: 6/13/2011 1:58:00 PM
Well wriiten and well deserved... Great Poetry..always Michael
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Date: 6/27/2011 9:46:00 AM
Thanks for reading and the comment, Michael. I pray all is well today and always. Love, Annalise
Date: 6/12/2011 2:22:00 PM
Sweet friend, I wish I'd known you were posting again. Your choka on Rick's picture evokes strong emotion -- solitude, loneliness, desire to be more than just a shadow. Congratulations on your win in Rick's great contest! Have the MRI approved for Thursday and will let you know how it goes. Love you, Carolyn
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Date: 6/27/2011 9:50:00 AM
That picture which inspired "Lonely Hours" spoke volumes. I have to ask Rick where he got that. Looked like a rural setting at the end of the day when everything has been put away and all is peaceful and quiet. Love, Annalise
Date: 6/11/2011 5:11:00 AM
Hey there Annalise, congratulations on your win in Rick's contest.. hope you are doing ok. miss you ;) love Wilma
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Date: 6/27/2011 9:57:00 AM
Thank you Wilma. I've been missing you too. I've spent some time in Fla and it's been great.. lots of sun and beaches. I've also been reading some wonderful poems written by you and others! Really a delightful treat! Love, Annalise
Date: 6/9/2011 10:49:00 AM
Congrats
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Date: 6/27/2011 9:58:00 AM
Thanks Adeleke. Hope you're well, little brother. God bless. Annalise
Date: 6/9/2011 10:20:00 AM
Congratulations on a well deserved win in ^Rick Parise's "Chair In A Shadowed Room" contest Annalise. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/27/2011 10:00:00 AM
Thanks Carol. Here's hoping you and family are well. Summer's moving so fast! Looking forward to the 4th of July. Love, Annalise
Date: 6/8/2011 1:45:00 PM
Why you have me feeling sorry for that old chair Annalise..all the best on the contest win.
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Date: 6/27/2011 10:04:00 AM
Hi Joe, Sorry this is very late. That old chair has its good days and bad like all the others. : ) God bless. Always, Annalise
Date: 6/8/2011 4:22:00 AM
With all the great entries in this contest including this especially poetic one of yours, I'm am honored that mine is even mentioned. Very very well done Annalise. Congratulations on this creation
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Date: 6/27/2011 10:05:00 AM
So sorry that this comes late, my friend. Thanks for the kind compliment. Coming from you it is truly appreciated. Love, Annalise
Date: 6/7/2011 10:11:00 PM
Kudos on a well-deserved placement, Annalise. Good title and contents. :)
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Date: 6/27/2011 10:07:00 AM
Thanks for the compliment, Delysia. So sorry this is late. Pls forgive me. Love, Annalise
Date: 6/7/2011 9:23:00 PM
Congrats Annalise on your wonderful win in Rick's contest with this lovely entry my friend.. hope all is going well for u .. enjoy with luv..
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Date: 6/27/2011 10:10:00 AM
Thanks for the compliment and for your kind support, Linda. All is well..having some fun in Fla. with friends. Hope all is well with you and family. Love, Annalise
Date: 6/7/2011 8:35:00 PM
A well deserved win, my friend. You always pen a very discriptive write. Love and blessings. Joy (Jew)
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Date: 6/7/2011 8:28:00 PM
WOWOWOW, way down here on the list is this absolute beauty of a choka. This one really speaks to me, Annalise. Congrats on the winners' circle. Luv, Andrea (fave)
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Date: 6/27/2011 10:11:00 AM
Sorry this is lat Andrea. Thanks for the kind compliment. Love, Annalise
Date: 6/7/2011 6:42:00 PM
My congratulations on the win in the contest of rick, Annalise
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Date: 6/27/2011 10:12:00 AM
Sorry for the delay in responding to your comment, Dr. Ram. Thanks for the compliment. Love, Annalise
Date: 6/7/2011 3:46:00 PM
Well read and nicely interpreted picture in the contest, Anna, How are you> not seen much on the PS
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