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Ray Dillard
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Invitation to Mankind
Elements of space- Galaxies spin on diamonds, Beckoning mankind.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 7/29/2011 2:08:00 PM
this is really cool, Ray!
Linda-Marie SweetHeart
Date: 4/12/2011 4:39:00 AM
A wonderful write Ray .. good luck on your new book and much success.. so happy to see u doing something u so luv ... and enjoying the process of publishing too... keep us posted my friend... wishing u great sales and great success and always luv..
nette onclaud
Date: 4/12/2011 4:04:00 AM
powerful. glowing write, ray.. much enjoyed! :) huggs, nette
Andrea Dietrich
Date: 4/8/2011 11:42:00 PM
wanted to thank you on your nice blog comment and when I can, I'll do a review on your book!
Roxanna Ressler
Date: 4/5/2011 11:56:00 AM
i liked this (:
Dana'lynn Smith
Date: 4/2/2011 4:55:00 PM
"Galaxies spin on diamonds" hmm I really love that.
Eiken Laan
Date: 3/29/2011 10:46:00 AM
Ray, this is wonderful, congrats on your win.
kash poet
Date: 3/29/2011 9:28:00 AM
Excellent imagery!Congrats Ray on your win---kashinath
Annalise Brigham
Date: 3/28/2011 6:15:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in the contest, Ray! That colorful swirl of amazing light does seem to be beckoning. Always, Annalise
Carrie Richards
Date: 3/28/2011 1:05:00 PM
Spinning on diamonds!!!! How much I love that line....such a lovely description! Congratulations, Ray !!
Dr.Ram Mehta
Date: 3/28/2011 12:47:00 PM
Congratulations on the 11th place win in the contest of Rick, Ray
Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 3/28/2011 12:46:00 PM
Great use of the metaphor describing stars as "diamonds," Ray. For as long as I can remember, space has been beckoning our exploration. Congratulations on your win in Rick's contest! Love, Carolyn
john freeman
Date: 3/28/2011 12:26:00 PM
Good to see your poem in the winner's circle Ray. Congratulations on your worthy poem's success in Rick's inspiring contest. Agape, Moses
Linda-Marie SweetHeart
Date: 3/28/2011 12:03:00 PM
Congrats Ray on your wonderful win in Rick's contest my friend and partner... elegant entry and excellent portrayal of the cool photo presented for the contest.. enjoy with luv..
Carol Sunshine Brown
Date: 3/28/2011 7:51:00 AM
Congratulations Ray on your win in ^Rick Parise's contest "Haiku Beyond". Love, Carol
nette onclaud
Date: 3/28/2011 7:49:00 AM
rare as a diamomd , indeed, ray!! CINGARS for the great win! :) huggs
Sara Kendrick
Date: 3/26/2011 2:13:00 PM
Good luck in the contest with this very creative Haiku..Sara
Andrea Dietrich
Date: 3/23/2011 2:37:00 PM
I sure love that spinning line, Ray. Good luck in the contest.
Carrie Richards
Date: 3/23/2011 11:53:00 AM
I love that middle line so much! Well done! Good luck Ray!
Carol Sunshine Brown
Date: 3/23/2011 7:54:00 AM
I have enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry this morning Ray. May you have a beautiful day filled with inspiration. Love, Carol
Dr.Ram Mehta
Date: 3/23/2011 6:16:00 AM
You have interpreted and read well the picture, Ray