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A Change of Shade

The baby walking
Near with flowers in its eyes
A bloom for life's cares

Hands luring the child
While the heart hisses a kiss
Swords from the fire rise

Copyright © David Smalling | Year Posted 2012

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Andrea Dietrich

September 6, 2012 at 3:04 PM

wow, what a strong message in this set. BIG congrats on the win.

Poet Destroyer A

September 5, 2012 at 7:38 PM

David. , congratulations, with your senryu in Michael's "Smiles & Frown" contest.. God Bless~PD

Carol Sunshine Brown

September 5, 2012 at 5:22 AM

Congratulations David on the super win in Michael's contest. Love, Carol

September 3, 2012 at 2:00 PM

spine-tingling, david.... kudos to you for the win! .. huggs! :)

September 3, 2012 at 1:14 PM

David, congrats on this winner...chilling ending! gwendolen

September 3, 2012 at 9:41 AM

powerful images! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

September 3, 2012 at 9:03 AM

congrats David on a stunning write and win luv ..

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

September 3, 2012 at 6:52 AM

Congratulations David, there seems to be a deeper message in this, well done xx

Michael J. Falotico

September 3, 2012 at 6:50 AM

Congrats David on your win !!!! Michael

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