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Proof of Life

PROOF OF LIFE

My tears fall as rain --
Silver ponds of broken dreams;
Proof that I live.

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kash poet Date: 12/17/2010 11:13:00 AM Congrats Deb on your well deserved win.Don't know how I missed this one-kashinath
Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 12/17/2010 8:29:00 AM Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest of Rick, Deb
Carolyn Devonshire Date: 12/17/2010 7:59:00 AM How did I miss this moving haiku earlier? So glad I had the chance to read it now that it has made the winners' circle, Deb. If we can't feel, we are not truly "alive." Congratulations! Love, Carolyn
Linda-Marie SweetHeart Date: 12/17/2010 7:26:00 AM Congrats Deb on your big win in Rick's contest with this exciting entry on flowing water my friend.. enjoy with luv..
James Fraser Date: 12/17/2010 3:42:00 AM Very clever indeed Deb. I so love these little masterpieces by the poets on here, and this one is exceptional >> James :)
harry horsman Date: 12/16/2010 10:09:00 PM This is really good, Deb, just love it. congrats on your deserved placement in contest. Harry
Rick Parise Date: 12/16/2010 9:57:00 PM Congrats on your WIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!#6 yippy skip~I love it, keep up the good work!!~God bless ~Rick
Andrea Dietrich Date: 12/16/2010 9:57:00 PM Wow, this one is so profound, deb. A big congratulations to you and now that the winners' list is up, I hope many people will come see this gem!!
Andrea Dietrich Date: 12/9/2010 8:27:00 PM VERY nice, Deb. I think I saw a movie of this title once. It's a great title to use for your poem as well. LUv, Andrea