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Sanctuary: Be Safe In An Unsafe World. 2010.

watch the body count grow
when tiny tots near the t.v.
turn and ask you: "Why?!" ....
check your gun, pet your shepherd,
lock your doors and watch them sleep

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    Francine Roberts
    Date: 10/7/2010 8:29:00 AM
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    wonderful entry, congrats on your win in the contest
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    Wilma Neels
    Date: 10/7/2010 5:14:00 AM
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    Gerard, congrats on your win in the Contest :) Wilma

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    Ruben O.
    Date: 10/6/2010 8:15:00 PM
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    Nicely done, my friend. Congratulations on your success in Chris's Contest, Gerard !! Ruben.
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    john freeman
    Date: 10/6/2010 5:25:00 PM
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    Congratulations Gerard on your worthy poem's win in the top ten. Agape, Moses
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    Linda-Marie SweetHeart
    Date: 10/6/2010 3:34:00 PM
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    Congrats Gerard on your win in Chris's contest with this excellent Tanka entry.. enjoyed your words ..enjoy your win today my friend with luv...
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    Andrea Dietrich
    Date: 10/6/2010 3:00:00 PM
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    So cynical, .... sadly, so true. Great job, Gerard, And congratulations!
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    James Fraser
    Date: 10/6/2010 1:02:00 PM
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    Many congratulations Gerard on your win in Chris's contest with this cute Tanka >> James
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    Joyce Johnson
    Date: 10/6/2010 11:13:00 AM
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    This is a big entry to a small tanka contest. Congratulations on your win with it. Lvoe, Joyce
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    Carol Sunshine Brown
    Date: 10/6/2010 10:41:00 AM
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    Congratulations on your win Gerard in Chris D. Aechtner's contest "T(h)anka You". Love, Carol
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    Carrie Richards
    Date: 10/6/2010 8:06:00 AM
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    Oh wow....I missed this earlier, but so glad I caught this one. Outstanding poem, and thought provoking sentiment! I love this message, Gerard! It is nice to see one of yours here...I've missed your poetry and wisdom! Congratulations! ~ Carrie
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    Dr.Ram Mehta
    Date: 10/6/2010 6:02:00 AM
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    Congratulations on this well deserved win, Gerard
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    binibining P.iNk
    Date: 10/6/2010 4:16:00 AM
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    fair warning you speak of here, Gerard! Congrats on your win with this timely tanka! -- nikko :)
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    harry horsman
    Date: 10/6/2010 2:02:00 AM
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    Interesting, and scary Gerard, much truth here. congrats in your placement in contest. Harry
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    Chris D. Aechtner
    Date: 10/5/2010 10:44:00 PM
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    Gerard, congratulations on placing in my tanka contest, with this most unique entry!~Chris
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    Jayne Eggins
    Date: 10/1/2010 5:46:00 AM
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    Short but thought provoking ... Congrates on having your poem featured this week Gerard love Jayne

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    S. K. A. T.
    Date: 9/29/2010 8:58:00 AM
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    GERARD, CoNGRATULATIoNS oN HAVING YoUR PoEM FEATURED THIS WEEK*luv~SKAT
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    Carolyn Devonshire
    Date: 9/29/2010 7:57:00 AM
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    There is so much danger in today's world that I am reluctant to watch the news. There are very few reports that are uplifting and most of it adds stress to our lives. I lock my doors, but will never buy a gun. Still, I can understand why you would feel compelled to do so. Very thought-provoking poem about the sanctuary you have created to protect your home and loved ones. Best wishes in the contest, Gerard. Love, Carolyn
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    Vince Suzadail Jr.
    Date: 9/28/2010 6:08:00 PM
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    When will they ever learn, when will they ever learn. Congrats on the feature. Vince
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    Poet Destroyer A
    Date: 9/27/2010 5:38:00 PM
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    congrats on having your poem featured on the soup Gerard...P.D.
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    Carol Sunshine Brown
    Date: 9/27/2010 6:29:00 AM
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    Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Gerard. Love, Carol

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    Linda-Marie SweetHeart
    Date: 9/26/2010 3:22:00 PM
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    Congrats Gerard on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. a nice one to share with us all my friend ..today with luv...
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    Debbie Guzzi
    Date: 9/26/2010 4:58:00 AM
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    ahhhhhh happiness is a warm gun? Ignorance is bliss (Deb returns to ostrich position) I wasn't sure what you thought & or if you were teasing me on Foreword:She of the Stone? Soup Mail me? what's crystal? and do you thinkthe verse is laughable (fretting) and you are NOT the underdog you are the superpup!
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    Poet Destroyer A
    Date: 9/25/2010 7:03:00 PM
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    deep and well done,..p.d.
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    James Peranteau
    Date: 9/25/2010 6:38:00 AM
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    This is a very strong write Sir ! If many only knew ! much love, james
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    Dr.Ram Mehta
    Date: 9/25/2010 5:34:00 AM
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    Very creative and interesting idea on the sanctuary, Gerard
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    Francine Roberts
    Date: 9/24/2010 10:02:00 PM
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    dark, but I like it, good luck in the contest


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