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The First Easter

He closed his eyes
And died in pain;
But like the sun,
He rose again.

Jack Horne for Linda-Marie’s Easter Inspirations contest

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    Carol Sunshine Brown
    Date: 4/10/2012 6:33:00 AM
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    A belated congratulations on your well deserved win in Linda-Marie's "Easter Inspiration" contest Jack. Love, Carol
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    Kim Merryman
    Date: 4/6/2012 12:20:00 PM
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    So glad this was a winner. Congrats, Jack! Love Kim Have a blessed Easter.
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    David Williams
    Date: 4/6/2012 12:13:00 PM
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    Jack congrats on your win..like it..David
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    Carolyn Devonshire
    Date: 4/6/2012 9:23:00 AM
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    I new this short piece would do well, Jack. Congratulations on your win! It's nice sharing the same place with you. Love, Carolyn
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    Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
    Date: 4/6/2012 1:59:00 AM
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    Congratulations Jack, a wonderful piece, short and sweet xx
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    Ruben O.
    Date: 4/5/2012 7:54:00 PM
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    Excellent! I love this rhyme, Jack! Great job! Congratulations on your awesome win in Linda-Marie's Contest! Ruben.
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    Joann Grisetti
    Date: 4/5/2012 6:39:00 PM
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    This really packs a lot in a few words. Impressive. Congratulations.
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    Joyce Johnson
    Date: 4/5/2012 5:49:00 PM
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    Congratulations on your concise description of the first Easter and your win. Love, Joyce
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    Linda-Marie SweetHeart
    Date: 4/5/2012 5:13:00 PM
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    congrats Jack on a marvelous entry of imagination mixed with gospel truth.. and a great win for u luv.. appreciate support always..
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    Gail Angel Doyle
    Date: 4/5/2012 5:11:00 PM
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    Jack, congratulations on your win in Linda's contest today. Love, Gail
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    Judy Ball
    Date: 4/1/2012 9:46:00 AM
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    Oh WoW! Jack! Great job here. So much said in so few words. Excellent. God Bless and Happy Easter, JB
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    elizabeth wesley
    Date: 3/27/2012 9:30:00 AM
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    Sensitive and so full of feeling. A verse to lift one's spirit!
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    Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
    Date: 3/26/2012 1:02:00 AM
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    Beautiful, Jack! Your poem says so much in a few words. I love it...Blessings, Rhonda
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    Poet Destroyer A
    Date: 3/25/2012 11:19:00 PM
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    Jack... this is a very good verse..for the contest..good luck ....take care and have yourself a good night~LUV*PD
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    Gail Angel Doyle
    Date: 3/25/2012 5:59:00 PM
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    Very nice Jack best wishes in Linda's contest. Hugs, Gail
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    Sara Kendrick
    Date: 3/25/2012 5:48:00 PM
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    Very expressive work about Jesus' death and burial and resurrection...Enjoyed reading this eve..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
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    Russell Sivey
    Date: 3/25/2012 4:12:00 PM
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    Wow Jack, I knew you had it in you and you brought it out for all of us to see! This poem is so beautiful I am amazed at its beauty! As Kim said you said so much in so few words...a sign of a true poet! I really enjoyed your poem that I have read this evening! Great Work!!
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    Kim Merryman
    Date: 3/25/2012 3:55:00 PM
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    I really like this, Jack. You said so much in so little words. Best wishes in the contest. Love, Kim
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    Carolyn Devonshire
    Date: 3/25/2012 3:48:00 PM
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    So simple and yet so meaningful, Jack. I would rank this one very high! Best wishes in the contest. Love, Carolyn


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