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A Heart Surrounded






                  
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mysore Avatar
July 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
interesting write. congratulations on your win dear poet. Cheers!!!
Poet Avatar
July 2, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Innovative form design and elegant spinning, Howard. Congratulations on your deserved win.
Fowler Avatar
July 2, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Nice swirling. Congratulations Howard! :)
Dietrich Avatar
July 1, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Love that heart shape. Congrats in the contest
Kendrick Avatar
June 28, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Creative shape work. Way to go. Sometimes I feel like life issues out some blood, sweat and tears for me then I think about all the good things in my life. Sara K
Elliott Avatar
June 26, 2025 at 9:25 AM
So beauteous, Howard. A free flowing little literary work of art. Your mind is a gemstone. Have a wonderful late afternoon! :))))
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