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Acceptance How long before acceptance calmed his mind? At first, he claimed the news was ill-acquired. Each day he pushed and kept himself so blind to reasons why he felt confused and tired and strove to do all things that were required. But slowly he began to acquiesce; with sense of calm surrender, soon confessed, that, deep inside he knew there is no goal without the hope...and lastly did express... the tumor in his brain would take its toll. Sandra M. Haight ~1st Place~ Contest: Sad Poem - Dizain Sponsor: Laura Loo Judged: 05/20/2016 ~Honorable Mention~ Contest: Toxic State Sponsor: FB Thomas Judged: 12/23/2016 Rhyme Scheme: a b a b b c c d c d inspired by a friend who passed from incurrable brain cancer

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Date: 12/24/2016 6:45:00 AM
Acceptance that there is no goal! Such a sad toxic state. Congrats, Sandra!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/27/2016 7:23:00 PM
Thank you, Kim, for you supportive comments and congrats! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 12/24/2016 1:01:00 AM
Congrats on your win. Merry Christmas.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 12/27/2016 7:22:00 PM
Thank you very much, Richard! A belated 'Merry Christmas' and wish for a very healthy and happy New Year! Sandra
Date: 7/12/2016 1:43:00 AM
Nice looking poem Skat
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Date: 5/21/2016 6:01:00 AM
So sorry for your loss. The poem is deserving of the top win.
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Date: 5/21/2016 2:46:00 AM
Congratulations Sandra on a great write and your wonderful win:)
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Date: 5/20/2016 4:14:00 PM
So devastating! Congratulations!
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Date: 5/20/2016 3:19:00 PM
The essence of this challenge is tightly wrapped in your words... One of my favorites. Congrats Sandra
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Date: 5/20/2016 2:57:00 PM
You have a wonderful flow in this sad piece of poetry about a terrible disease I am too familiar with! Congrats on your win Sandra
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Date: 5/20/2016 2:46:00 PM
Frustration with disease, a very sad poem my lovely friend beautifully written. A great congrats on your win. Loved always, bl
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Date: 5/20/2016 1:22:00 PM
Sandra, beautiful poem perfect for this contest... thank you for being a part of my contest and congrats on your top placement! -luloo :)
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Sandra Haight
Date: 5/21/2016 3:55:00 PM
Thank you, Luloo, for another great contest and for my fine win. Hugs, Sandra

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