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Yellow Ribbons

Yellow ribbons furl on oaks that line our driveway as we await your return. Their luster's now pale, reflecting the challenged hope of a son you’ve never met.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 3/31/2012 6:44:00 PM
Your patriotism shines thru in this winning sedoka...I am glad to be reading many of these for a 2nd and 3rd time...
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Date: 2/29/2012 7:20:00 PM
Another lovely poem, Carolyn. Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
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Date: 2/29/2012 5:07:00 PM
Congratulations!
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Date: 2/29/2012 7:17:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Russell's "Sedoka Me Any Subject" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol
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Date: 2/29/2012 5:57:00 AM
Congratulations on your gem making it to the winner's list Carolyn, love Wilma
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Date: 2/29/2012 1:42:00 AM
Love it Carolyn.Congrats on your win.
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Date: 2/28/2012 7:02:00 PM
congrats Carolyn on a dynamic win for this incredible write for Sedoka contest luv.. another rare beauty..
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Date: 2/28/2012 6:56:00 PM
congratulations on your win - great imagery and depth in so few words
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Date: 2/27/2012 11:48:00 PM
LCongratulations on your win Caroline. Love, Joyce
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Date: 2/26/2012 9:12:00 AM
First rate poem, Carolyn - so much to conjecture from this write. I be sad. Love, daver
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Date: 2/25/2012 12:41:00 PM
Beautiful write - and I see it was a winner : )
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Date: 2/25/2012 11:00:00 AM
Congratulations Carolyn on your win.Beautiful Sedoka.
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Date: 2/25/2012 6:34:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's "Any Verse Of Yours" contest *Carolyn*. Love, Carol"
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Date: 2/24/2012 8:03:00 PM
congrats Carolyn on a fine first place win for these dynamic words luv..
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Date: 2/24/2012 2:52:00 PM
Congrats on your win in Brian's contest...Sara
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Date: 2/24/2012 4:54:00 AM
Carolyn, this is an outstanding composition for a sedoka. Love the beautiful imagery and touched by the emotions for a son conveyed in these lines. Congratulations on your fine win in PD's contest. love, again...
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Date: 2/23/2012 9:44:00 AM
I remember the song Carolyn "tie a yellow ribbon..." your version is better! All my best for the contest. Luv, Elizabeth
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Date: 2/23/2012 9:19:00 AM
congrats Carolyn on a wonderful first place win for these outstanding words luv..
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Date: 2/23/2012 6:16:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s "(Any) Poem Of the week" contest *Carolyn*. Love, Carol
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Date: 2/23/2012 5:32:00 AM
Great poem, Carolyn. Congratuations on your win! Luv, Maureen
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Date: 2/23/2012 4:52:00 AM
poignant and lovely!
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Date: 2/23/2012 3:58:00 AM
Howdy and congrats...I am with Samuel...this should be the PS's example of sedoka! You encompassed the undying hope of a mom and her " special surprise" for her soldier...this really speaks volumes to my heart. Love how you showed the passed of time with the worn luster...brilliant work as always. Love, Gwendolen
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Date: 2/23/2012 2:30:00 AM
An amazing write Carolyn.Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 2/23/2012 1:45:00 AM
Carolyn super congrats on your great win..David
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Date: 2/22/2012 11:19:00 PM
Carolyn, you just never cease to amaze me with what you can do. This should be PS's example under the forms section, for Sedoka. I think it is that good. Congrats on winning PD's contest..................S.Ronthorpe
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