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They came with pink flowers- (PAGES of the Bible fluttered) tears- were f a l l i n g like feathers, and I, heard their W H I S P E R S - Snow fell . . . a blizzard blurred. The sound of prayer murmurs- (FLOWERS wilt and decay tattered) oh- the terrible l a m e n t i n g lingers, and death, never ever S T I R S - The headstone . . . beloved daughter remembered. _________________________ December 26, 2017 Poetry/Rhyme/10 Words, 5 Lines Copyright Protected, ID 17-9768-67-0 All Rights Reserved. Written Under Pseudonym. Written for the contest, 10 Lines, 5 Words, Rhyme sponsor, Laura Loo Second Place ________________________ Poem of the Day - December 2, 2017

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Date: 1/3/2018 3:46:00 PM
Congrats on your win. Delightfully fresh form.
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Date: 12/31/2017 11:08:00 PM
Congratulations, BW on your fine win. Happy New Year.
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Date: 12/31/2017 9:47:00 PM
So beautiful and poignant, Constance. Congrats and happy New Year! Janice
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Date: 12/31/2017 8:54:00 PM
This one brings tears to my eyes, dear. That is the power of your words. Congrats on your win in the contest.
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Date: 12/31/2017 8:43:00 PM
A powerfully emotional and tragically expressive poem Broken Wings. Superb imagery.. Congratulations on your wonderful win.
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Date: 12/31/2017 8:34:00 PM
Everything evokes emotion around the death of a beloved daughter. Congrats on your fantastic win!
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Date: 12/31/2017 8:21:00 PM
so beautiful sweet lady. I love the overall tone of the poem, and the parenthesis create such a dramatic effect. thank you and congrats :) -luloo
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Date: 12/26/2017 9:05:00 PM
So beautiful, Broken Wings, love your imagery . Luck in the contest. Hugs eve
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Date: 12/26/2017 4:31:00 PM
Snow covering the sadness..Well expressed BW...I think you meant Ten at the end
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Constance La France
Date: 12/26/2017 4:46:00 PM
Joseph, thanks for the visit and the ten !
Date: 12/26/2017 1:16:00 PM
Wow BW! Great entry, best wishes...
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Constance La France
Date: 12/26/2017 4:46:00 PM
Charlie, thanks for the Wow !

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