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The Pilgrimage

1 December 2010 The Pilgrimage From young people of every nation Will gather again to exalt One faith in God for salvation Inert spirit to offer salt Will gather again to exalt Jubilee of youth in pilgrimage Inert spirit to offer salt Of reaching hands, no blockage Jubilee of youth in pilgrimage To symbolize the living faith Of reaching hands, no blockage In horizon mingling with interfaith To symbolize the living faith Rainbow of races as covenant In horizon mingling with interfaith Song of praise resounding in rampant Rainbow of races as covenant One faith in God for salvation Song of praise resounding in rampant From young people of every nation Written by: Noel N. Villarosa 8th place in Paula Swanson's Pantoum Contest Contest Date: 12/21/2010

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/29/2011 2:37:00 PM

What a great poem for the pantoum contest. I had never seen the winners yet nor this poem and I'm sorry I have not seen you here in a long time. Hope you will join us again and post some new poems. Luv, Andra

Dr Hitendra Mehta

Date: 12/14/2010 12:40:00 AM

Many congrats Noel on winning coveted spot in Paulas Pantoum contest with this beautiful write. Luv/best wishes........Hitendra Mehta

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 12/13/2010 11:30:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Noel in Paula's Pantoum contest. Love, Carol

Deb Radke

Date: 12/13/2010 5:25:00 AM

I read this several times, I so much liked the cadence. The short, rhythmic feel of the lines brought to mind masses of peoples marching to salvation. (I don't know if that was your intent, but that is poetry, is it not, how each reader feels a piece in a unique way. So I hope you will forgive me if this was not your intent.) I especially liked your last verse and also the line 'rainbow of races as covenant'. Very well done. Congratulations on your win in the pantoum contest.

Audrey Haick

Date: 12/12/2010 12:47:00 PM

Hey Noel! Congratulations on your 8th Place Win in the contest!! Enjoy! Hope you had a great weekend!! Love, audrey

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/12/2010 11:50:00 AM

Congratulations on your win..Sara

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/12/2010 8:36:00 AM

I knew this would be a winner, Noel. Congratulations! Peace and blessings, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 12/12/2010 7:25:00 AM

Congrats Noel on your winning poem in Paula's Pantoum contest with this vibrant write and win .. enjoy another top ten victory my friend with luv..

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 12/12/2010 5:52:00 AM

Congratulations on this well deservedn win in the contest of Paula, Noel

Joy Wellington

Date: 12/6/2010 8:30:00 PM

So true, we are the salt of the earth and offer salt we must, "To symbolize the living faith". Good luck with this profound piece. Thanks for your congrats. Blessings, Joy (Jew)

Audrey Haick

Date: 12/5/2010 10:31:00 AM

This is wonderful Noel! This must be in celebration of "World Youth Day" in Spain this year?? Whenever I see this I feel hope rising, Noel! We must keep praying that maybe one day our children will get it right, eh? Good luck in Paula's Contest! Love, Audrey

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 12/4/2010 1:52:00 PM

well done noel, enjoyed reading...What does Noel mean? There is a Christmas song with Noel in it... will have tolook it up. LOL

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/2/2010 4:18:00 PM

Good luck in the contest with this great work.What a desire for you to have..I was encouraged by your kind comments on my work...Sara

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 12/1/2010 11:04:00 AM

We are having our first laying snowfall this morning in Springfield,Ohio. December 1,2010 what a way to enter this month. It is absolutely beautiful and finds me in good spirits. I have enjoyed reading your poetry this morning Noel. Looking forward to reading more. Wishing you the best in the contest and always. Have a wonderful day. Love, Carol

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/1/2010 7:42:00 AM

The reader can really feel the joy of your faith, Noel! An outstanding entry for the contest and I wish you success. You made great use of the pantoum form as well. Love and blessings, Carolyn

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 12/1/2010 7:00:00 AM

I like the refrain from young people of every nation, very thoughtful write, Noel

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 12/1/2010 6:15:00 AM

Noel.. very beautiful.. see your yahoo mail from me my friend for the request u sent me..luv.. hope it will help u ..and good luck in the contest for Paula.. my friend..

C.C Bloomsfield

Date: 12/1/2010 4:40:00 AM

beautiful!