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~ 2nd Place (shared)~ in the "Ten Poems That Define Me (That's Your Title)" Poetry Contest, Line Gauthier, Judge & Sponsor.
 

Ten Poems that Define Me

Yvonne’s Swan Song – Narrative poem dedicated to all victims of bullying, including girls and boys of all ages, sizes, and backgrounds, including me!
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/yvonnes_swan_song_1016718

Paralyzed – Dedicated to my father, who had 3 strokes leaving him totally paralyzed for 7 years before he died.
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/paralyzed_1022565

My Amazing Week on the Farm – Pastoral poem that describes life lessons learned during an amazing week when I was 15-years old. 
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/my_amazing_week_on_the_farm_1190059

Vanessa’s Song – This poem was written for our dear friends after their 16-year old daughter, Vanessa, committed suicide.
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/vanessas_song_1018588

Please Sir – Beautiful downtown Atlanta is the scene for this true encounter for which I am still ashamed after 25-years.
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/please_sir_1020704

Castles in the Sand – Narrative poem with a moral lesson that keeps me focused on making sure of the more important things in life.
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/castles_in_the_sand_1025437

Nasty Panda – A flight of fancy to show my lighter side, and I am not talking about weight!
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/nasty_panda_1140229

Green Eggs, Spam and Grits – My Southern-style tribute to Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a. Doctor Seuss.
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/green_eggs_spam_and_grits_1122763

Love Immutable – The culmination of what I have learned as a husband after forty-six years of marriage.
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/love_immutable_1109739

My Memories – This poem expresses our concern over age-related memory loss, and my prayer that our memories remain strong and true.
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/my_memories_1191701

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10 Poems That Define Me Yvonne’s Swan Song – Narrative poem dedicated to all victims of bullying, including girls and boys of all ages, sizes, and backgrounds, including me! Paralyzed – Dedicated to my father, who had 3 strokes leaving him totally paralyzed for 7 years before he died. My Amazing Week on the Farm – Pastoral poem that describes life lessons learned during an amazing week when I was 15-years old. Vanessa’s Song – This poem was written for our dear friends after their 16-year old daughter, Vanessa, committed suicide. Please Sir – Beautiful downtown Atlanta is the scene for this true encounter for which I am still ashamed after 25-years. Castles in the Sand – Narrative poem with a moral lesson that keeps me focused on making sure of the more important things in life. Nasty Panda – A flight of fancy to show my lighter side, and I am not talking about weight! Green Eggs, Spam and Grits – My Southern-style tribute to Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a. Doctor Seuss. Love Immutable – The culmination of what I have learned as a husband after forty-six years of marriage. My Memories – This poem expresses our concern over age-related memory loss, and my prayer that our memories stay fixed and true.

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Date: 9/12/2020 8:06:00 AM
Hi Mark,trust you &yours are well,have resumed my blog contest style that you so kindly supported before.This time it will just weekends.First theme for this weekend is sport.Same rules Cheers
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Mark Toney
Date: 9/12/2020 1:10:00 PM
Thanks for the heads-up, Brian!
Date: 5/25/2020 8:55:00 AM
Many congrats on your well deserved win, Mark. Sincerely ~ Elaine
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Mark Toney
Date: 5/25/2020 11:11:00 AM
Thank you for your kind congratulations, Elaine. Kudos to you too for your first-place win in Line’s brilliant contest! It’s so nice getting to know poet’s better through their own hand-picked poetry! ~Mark

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