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What Might They Find There Premiere Contest Winner

I’ve pondered and wondered on what may be found In the depths of my being. A deep sadness from my yesterdays and maybe a sliver of hope for my tomorrows. I’ve seen the days of broken glass under my toes and have traveled to hell and back and all that is left is a pit of sorrow with a slight touch of grace. At times my grace awakens, yet my sorrow falls into the center of my essence- I have pain in my soul- Nothing can make me whole- I have regret in my core- For it is misery I adore. Believe it or not the salt from my eyes bleeds into the center of my mistakes. I hold remorse for my actions that may lead me to the gates feeling shameful. Self-pity lives in my marrow- it travels to my veins floating like a river leading to my anima. Rueful awakenings bring me to my knees and the more I falter the more I gain heartache for losses I have endured. Affliction shows liveliness and grief remains dripping into my intellect- I am full of deep woe- Just can’t let go- I am full of grief- Without any relief. Floating into the abyss of my quintessence lies memories that bring me counterfeit wealth. My riches are poor and my assets are less than average. I’ve suffered in lament and drowned in temptation. Hell is my strength and heaven is my hope- The drive for perfection is a notion of nonsense. I’ve walked that road and landed in an ocean of false prophets pretending to be much better than God- I contain a black hole- I’ve lost all control- I am filled with sincerity- Without any clarity. Without a glimmer of a chance of redemption, my soul will live a life of constant apprehension. What May They Find There Contest Sponsor: Frank Herrera Date Written: September 17, 2016

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Date: 9/22/2016 7:22:00 AM
This is so beautiful, and painful too. Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 9/21/2016 11:14:00 AM
Sounds like one of my slow jazz, cheap cigar, 20yr. old bottle of single malt kinda nights. Congratulations LuLoo, you got through it...
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Date: 9/20/2016 5:57:00 PM
Another very moving and deep poem from your heart and soul, Laura. Congratulations on your well-deserved Trophy win! Hugs, Sandra
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Lu Loo
Date: 9/20/2016 6:53:00 PM
thank you sweet Sandra :)-luloo
Date: 9/20/2016 3:30:00 PM
Very moving Laura. One thing is absolute, none of us are perfect. We have to live with our shortcomings and learn from our mistakes. A much deserved first place write. Congratulations:)
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Lu Loo
Date: 9/20/2016 5:42:00 PM
thank you DT :)-luloo
Date: 9/20/2016 1:46:00 PM
You really dug deep to get to this. Congratulations on your win.
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Lu Loo
Date: 9/20/2016 3:08:00 PM
thank you Janis :)-luloo
Date: 9/20/2016 1:35:00 PM
Congrats on your win with this marvelous poem. Agnes
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Lu Loo
Date: 9/20/2016 1:41:00 PM
many thanks lovely Agnes :)-luloo
Date: 9/20/2016 12:59:00 PM
You poured your heart and soul into every line LuLoo many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Lu Loo
Date: 9/20/2016 1:03:00 PM
many thanks lovely Jan :)-luloo
Date: 9/20/2016 12:55:00 PM
This is a masterstroke Laura!Congrats on your win!
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Lu Loo
Date: 9/20/2016 1:03:00 PM
thank you sweet Sara :)-luloo
Date: 9/18/2016 2:48:00 PM
As Andrea has said, we are often our own worst critic....harder on ourselves than someone else would be. I think you have poured your soul into this poem, but the sadness is in every line.
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Lu Loo
Date: 9/19/2016 7:10:00 AM
thank you Carrie-as I said below I was up one night feeling a little down at 3:00 am, yes poured my soul into it from how I was feeling at that particular moment. I don't feel this way all the time...thanks lovely lady :)-luloo
Date: 9/18/2016 2:53:00 AM
a sensitive soul you are, lou...this vulnerable write tugs at the heartstrings.. so lovely.. huggs
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Lu Loo
Date: 9/19/2016 7:08:00 AM
thank you lovely Nette-as I told Andrea this was written on a sleepless night when I was feeling a little down -luloo :)
Date: 9/17/2016 7:22:00 PM
this is very deep and reveals your inner spirit. I think you are sometimes a bit hard on yourself. Hope you can feel less apprehension in your life. I am pretty sure Frank is going to go wild over this one!!
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Date: 9/19/2016 7:08:00 AM
thank you Andrea:) this is what 3:00 am in the morning no sleep will do to you lol...it's just how I felt that night -luloo
Date: 9/17/2016 1:31:00 PM
This is beautiful... Good luck in the contest!
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Lu Loo
Date: 9/19/2016 7:06:00 AM
thank you Darren :)-luloo

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