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In this cruel world full of insanity, fueled by selfishness and greed, you could lose your life if you want more than you need by burning in a bonfire of your vanity. ::.......................................:: February 13, 2016 Grook Contest by Silent One

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Date: 2/18/2016 7:57:00 PM
very WELL DONE!! playing on your bonfire word. Love it, Lin. Congrats.
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Date: 2/17/2016 11:27:00 PM
Congrats on ur superb winning grook Lin.
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Date: 2/17/2016 8:55:00 PM
Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 2/17/2016 9:12:00 AM
Wise words for sure, Lin, and nicely written. Congrats on your win. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 2/17/2016 8:51:00 AM
image-laden, lin...congrats on your fine win!..huggs
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Date: 2/16/2016 11:45:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Lin. Janice
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Date: 2/17/2016 5:02:00 AM
Thanks a bunch, Janice.
Date: 2/16/2016 6:39:00 PM
A fitting image for the cruel fate of vanity. Possessions consume when in excess. Thanks for participating in the contest, and getting high remarks. Well done.
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Date: 2/17/2016 5:02:00 AM
Thank you Timothy, and thanks for co-hosting.
Date: 2/16/2016 6:17:00 PM
Many congrats on your win Lin:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 2/17/2016 5:01:00 AM
and many thanks in return, Jan.
Date: 2/16/2016 5:48:00 PM
well...congratulations on the win...
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Date: 2/17/2016 5:01:00 AM
now your eyes are open ~ lol
Date: 2/16/2016 5:47:00 PM
well, i don't go near fire, not scared of it, just afraid...i don't want to be the next superstar in some horror film lol....you're always bringing on the greatness in you Lin, the poems i see, are great!, best of luck in the contest
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Date: 2/17/2016 5:00:00 AM
Thanks a whole lot, Sage.
Date: 2/16/2016 4:51:00 PM
Lin, congrats on your placement in the contest!! -luloo *smiles*
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Date: 2/17/2016 4:59:00 AM
Thanks so much, Luloo.
Date: 2/13/2016 11:07:00 AM
nicely penned, that ending sums it up and ties in with that picture perfectly...good luck in the contest!
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Lin Lane
Date: 2/13/2016 3:40:00 PM
Thank you for such nice comments.
Date: 2/13/2016 10:13:00 AM
So true well said Lin.
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Lin Lane
Date: 2/13/2016 3:39:00 PM
I thank you, John. ;)
Date: 2/13/2016 9:29:00 AM
This is excellent. Janice
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Lin Lane
Date: 2/13/2016 3:39:00 PM
Thank you very much, Janice.

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