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She could stare at that painting forever like it is talking to her every stroke so recognizable the artist must have been stalking her all her life every line so intimately done even her thoughts seem to be moving in sync guess someone eventually got pass the little obstacles maybe they cared enough to look a little deeper gosh, the girl in the painting looks amazingly just like her just a little happier
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 3/8/2012 10:22:00 PM
Many congrats Wil for this gem.
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Date: 3/7/2012 8:56:00 PM
Heck, you could probably categorize this one as an ekphrasis, Wilma!..Great analysis of the art work you described...It seems surreal in a way...Congrats on this win in Brian's contest..He DOES love the art related entries...Love, GWendolen
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Date: 3/7/2012 12:40:00 PM
Amazing Wilma. You make me want to see that painting. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
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Date: 3/7/2012 10:25:00 AM
WILMA, ;-) CONGRATULATIONS... NICE WORK IN BRIAN'S CONTEST... ALWAYS~PD
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Date: 3/7/2012 8:17:00 AM
congrats Wilma on a superb write and win luv with vibrant lines of delightful reading luv..
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Date: 3/7/2012 7:42:00 AM
Good Morning and Congratulations on your win in Brian's "One To Fifteen" contest Wilma. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/4/2012 11:18:00 PM
Wow, this is such a cool poem! Your poems always hold so much passion and meaning. I love this one. Thanks for reading my work this weekend. Your comments are always encouraging and appreciated. Blessings, Rhonda
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Date: 3/4/2012 11:18:00 AM
Another very beautiful poem from you Wilma.Love it.Best wishes if for any contest.
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Date: 3/4/2012 9:56:00 AM
Well displayed picture in words Here Wilma good to read this today..)
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Date: 3/4/2012 9:06:00 AM
wilms, blown away by the slow unraveling of the scene with a surprise in the end.. a show-stopper!..:) huggs!
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Date: 3/4/2012 8:30:00 AM
I like this Wilma my dear... each line carries the next, which by the way is the mark of a great Poet... luv n sweet hugs to you Michael
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Date: 3/4/2012 8:19:00 AM
Every line you do is so lovely done Wilma. - oxox love Anne-Lise
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