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Krista Kurth
Date: 8/11/2009 6:23:00 AM
Congratulations on your placing in the contest and for capturing a wonderful truth. I am also new to writing poetry and am finding a new joy in my life that truly nourishes me. All the best. Krista
Sue Mason
Date: 8/10/2009 3:23:00 PM
I can really relate to this, Bill !! I've feel happier here at PoetrySoup than alot of other places I find myself ... smile ... amazing how 6 words can be so moving !! Great stuff!!
Hai Au Chu
Date: 8/5/2009 3:40:00 PM
Grats, man. I like the introspection.
Date: 8/5/2009 11:55:00 AM
Yes, poetry can bring joy. Congratulations on your third place finish in Brian's contest. Enjoy your honor! Wishing you ongoing success with your writing. Karen
Trudy Diane Rider
Date: 8/5/2009 10:32:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brians contest! It's Wonderful ~*~Trudy~*~
Barbara Gorelick
Date: 8/5/2009 8:30:00 AM
I loved this the first time i saw it...way to go! BG
Carrie Richards
Date: 8/5/2009 7:08:00 AM
This was a great take on the contest!! Well done!! Carrie
Ruben O.
Date: 8/5/2009 5:00:00 AM
Hey!! Congratulations on your 3rd place in Brian's Contest, Bill!! I told you it was a winner! : ) Ruben.
Frances King
Date: 8/5/2009 4:58:00 AM
Yay! Well done, Bill - a well deserved win! I got a mention too!
Brian Strand
Date: 8/5/2009 1:06:00 AM
Congrats on your success in my contest Bill.Rgds Brian.My latest contest 'Bloom' is now open
Ruben O.
Date: 7/31/2009 2:05:00 PM
Fantastic entry to Brian's Contest, Bill! A winner in my list. Ruben.
Richard-Jamaal Keen
Date: 7/30/2009 4:41:00 PM
great way to put that!
Sara Kendrick
Date: 7/29/2009 4:57:00 AM
Love this one. They say that reading and writing poetry raises ones I.Q. Something to happen at an older age Huh! Sara
Brian Strand
Date: 7/28/2009 1:18:00 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest Bill.Rgds Brian
Barbara Gorelick
Date: 7/27/2009 7:41:00 PM
Do we know each other? this is me..Until a couple of years ago I had never written anything. Sorry about all those years i wasted. BG
James Marshall Goff
Date: 7/27/2009 7:37:00 PM
its so true! Bill! nice! jimbo
john freeman
Date: 7/27/2009 5:02:00 PM
Great, nothing like it, new wine in the old bottle! God bless, Moses
derrick burton
Date: 7/27/2009 4:47:00 PM
Your titles rock!! I always learn alot from poetry... coming here relaxes me alot. Great, short, powerful read.. enjoy your night.