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Standing there like a lemon

There is a sour sound of lemons screaming
In a Venetian glass bowl on the sill 
Each citric fruit sees the sweet thief stealing
But all stand perfectly still

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    Judy Konos
    Date: 3/12/2013 7:22:00 AM
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    I think Sparklers spell your name out and you're right...No one is as good as me...AKA YOU
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    Mystic Rose
    Date: 1/1/2012 5:03:00 PM
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    You have an amazing talent of seeing things from a unique point of view, it will serve you well in your poetry, Keep up the good work, love, vie
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    Carol Sunshine Brown
    Date: 12/22/2009 3:11:00 PM
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    Congratulations on being a first round survivor and the best to you in the finals Rory. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol

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    p sheart
    Date: 12/21/2009 9:06:00 AM
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    Congrats on your poem winning the first round of PS contest!! Very well deserved, enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry. Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! May 2010 be your best year ever! Love Light Patty

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    James Fraser
    Date: 12/20/2009 10:18:00 AM
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    Many congratulations on reaching the second round with your fine poem >> James
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    Twelve Noon
    Date: 11/6/2009 1:17:00 AM
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    oh..welcome to PS
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    Twelve Noon
    Date: 11/6/2009 1:16:00 AM
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    this is cute:)
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    James Marshall Goff
    Date: 11/4/2009 3:16:00 AM
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    great feature Rory! I enjoyed this poem very much! jim
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    Doris Culverhouse
    Date: 11/3/2009 12:40:00 PM
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    congrats on being a featured poem this week, this poem is thought provoking!!
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    James Fraser
    Date: 11/2/2009 1:08:00 PM
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    Many congratulations on your poem being featured this week >> James
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    Carol Sunshine Brown
    Date: 11/2/2009 3:46:00 AM
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    Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Rory. May you have many more. Love, Carol
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    oldcrow poet
    Date: 11/1/2009 11:32:00 PM
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    excellent

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    Sara Kendrick
    Date: 9/13/2009 11:14:00 AM
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    This very descriptive Rhyme. I almost can feel the lemons going please not me. Keep writing. Sara
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    Carol Sunshine Brown
    Date: 9/9/2009 8:30:00 AM
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    Thank you for sharing your fasinating poetry with us today Rory. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors. Love, Carol
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    p sheart
    Date: 9/8/2009 4:18:00 PM
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    Hi Rory Amazing poetic depth to this write. Read it twice! The last line is perfecto! Keep writing and I'll keep reading. Thanks for sharing, take care Love Light Truth Patricia


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