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Ruben O.
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Exercise of Effort and Action
. Keep the hope until hope releases you free .
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Sue Mason
Date: 5/29/2010 6:03:00 PM
Love the title here, Ruben ... free at last, free at last ... smile ... Hope you are having a wonderful spring!!
Susan Mills
Date: 5/26/2010 3:41:00 PM
I love poems about hope. Especially yours here. Thank you so much for your wonderful comments on my poetry. They mean so much. Love, Susan
binibining P.iNk
Date: 5/25/2010 11:19:00 AM
short, but very much to the point :) thanks for sharing with us this messaage, Ruben :)
Constance La France
Date: 5/23/2010 9:20:00 PM
Simple words, beautiful words, powerful message..
john freeman
Date: 5/23/2010 7:28:00 PM
The world would be dismal place with out hope, but then when hope releases you. Feedom is worth it all. Agape, Moses
Linda-Marie SweetHeart
Date: 5/23/2010 6:40:00 PM
Awesome words Ruben and congrats on your big win in Rick's contest... every word is key..my friend...with luv from the "Sweetheart"
Joseph Spence Sr
Date: 5/23/2010 6:12:00 PM
That's the spirit. Keep hope alive. Great job. Keep writing, Blessings, Joseph
Andrea Dietrich
Date: 5/22/2010 11:54:00 PM
Hey, congratulations, Rueben! Luv, andrea
David Byrne
Date: 5/22/2010 9:35:00 PM
Wow that's good!
James Marshall Goff
Date: 5/22/2010 4:21:00 PM
well done! my friend! (on my way to Ma's House for pork chops I got from the Farmer, and fresh-picked Rhubarb Pie!) jimbo
sharon weimer
Date: 5/22/2010 4:00:00 PM
wow. incredible message. need to take this to heart. this should definitely be placed higher in my humble opinion : )). congrats! hello Ruben! what a joy to hear from you. trying to come back a bit here and there when I have time. thank so much for your kindest words. hope all is well. love and hugs, shar xoo
Gert W. Knop
Date: 5/22/2010 1:11:00 PM
Congrats Ruben! And this here is a very nice Lanterne! Thank you for all your comments and have a great weekend...Gert
Date: 5/22/2010 10:31:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. This is so uplifting. Thank you sir for your nice comments. Scarlett
Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 5/22/2010 6:56:00 AM
Congratulations on your well-deserved success in the contest, Ruben!! Love, Carolyn
Charmaine Chircop
Date: 5/21/2010 11:49:00 PM
Congrat. On your win Ruben.
Joyce Johnson
Date: 5/21/2010 7:52:00 PM
Congratulations Ruben. good work. Love, Joyce
Rick Parise
Date: 5/21/2010 7:29:00 PM
Congrats to you Ruben on your placement(WIN) in my contest~~God bless you!~Rick
Margaret A Linton lassie
Date: 5/21/2010 6:27:00 PM
Congratulations,Ruben. I like this one. It reminds us not is all lost...well written...Margaret
Date: 5/21/2010 6:06:00 PM
Like the uplifting view in this one the first time I read it. Congratulations on being one of the winners in Rick's contest. Keep that inspiration flowing. Karen
Satin Doll Diva
Date: 5/21/2010 5:18:00 PM
Such expert words Mr. Ortellao to show the immense love of God in a few words. a special poem to read.. Satin Doll Diva
Michael Jordan
Date: 5/21/2010 3:36:00 PM
Ruben, How have you been my friend. It's wonderful to read your words again. Hope is a treasured thing. Thanks for the accolades in your comment. I feel so good about life these days and it feels so good to have time to spend on the site again. God Bless you and those who share your heart. mj
Marty Owens
Date: 5/21/2010 2:50:00 PM
This is so true and inspirational Ruben....good luck in the contest....and thanks for the nice comments....Marty
Doris Culverhouse
Date: 5/21/2010 2:50:00 PM
great write, enjoyed reading today...The parallell' type poem, I am not sure if I did it right but I thought I'd give it a shot. It is hebrew type poem with 3-4 words in each line. Thanks for reading my works!!
Charles Henderson
Date: 5/21/2010 2:35:00 PM
You just keep them coming don't you. Good write. Charles
Gert W. Knop
Date: 5/21/2010 9:18:00 AM
Perfect write, Rube! Enjouyed reading it today! Thank yo so much for your appreciated comments!...Have a great weekend....Gert
Date: 5/21/2010 8:05:00 AM
What a wonderful philosophy for life. Keeping that hope allows us to get through the tough times. Best wishes in the contest. Keep on writing! Thank you for your kind comment. Karen
James Peranteau
Date: 5/21/2010 3:01:00 AM
This is a perfect Lanterne Ruben ! Great job ! Have a great day ! james
Andrea Dietrich
Date: 5/20/2010 10:14:00 PM
I love this, Rueben. Aren't these tiny lanternes great? I had never done one before tonight!! Luv, andrea
Linda-Marie SweetHeart
Date: 5/20/2010 9:31:00 AM
Wonderful words to live by Ruben.. good luck in Rick's new contest... thankxxx for your many special and cute comments on my poetry.. am sunning on various beaches next two weeks... this beach baby is in S.C. today ..Florida Saturday.. Long Island NY then home to Jersey beaches.. and still want more more more ... enjoy your weekend.. with luv from the "Sweetheart" ..
Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 5/20/2010 8:31:00 AM
Very well written, Ruben. Without hope, we often find ourselves with nothing of value. This should do well in the contest! Love, Carolyn
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