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What Lingers

I’d like to be what lingers while you sleep: the smell of jasmine and the drops of rain that cling to trembling leaves. I’d like to stay with you, when you are far away on private journeys.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 12/4/2008 7:23:00 AM
Congratulations on your poem making Round One of the PSoup poetry contest! Wishing you all the best in the finals and have a Happy Holiday season. Peace always, John
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Date: 11/29/2008 8:39:00 PM
Jan - Congrats on your poetry making it through to the next round – Great Job & God Bless
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Date: 11/19/2008 10:22:00 AM
Thank you, both, Jan
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Date: 11/19/2008 4:16:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round. Good luck in the finals. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/11/2008 7:56:00 AM
Congrats on making it through to the first round! Good luck in the finals! Love, Shar
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