A Milestone

Dismal stars out
Contrite to feelings
The moon glows brightly.
The storm is inside.
Tears form as I cry.

Regret, I don’t.
Have I done wrong?
Here and now stand
Weeping for hope.

Willow tree
Sways in wind
Vision rapt

Hope gales.
Godspeed!

Life
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 Penned on January 02, 2015!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 1/23/2015 10:13:00 PM
Like an epiphany, hope comes as the willow tree sways...love it, Verlena! Congrats on your big win!! Hugs, Rhonda
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Date: 1/24/2015 1:53:00 PM
Thanks for your awesome response Rhonda... Verlena
Date: 1/21/2015 11:35:00 PM
This is sweet,congrats on the win Verlena....huggs
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Date: 1/23/2015 12:26:00 PM
Thanks Kayods for your super-awesome response. Verlena
Date: 1/21/2015 7:21:00 AM
So pleased to see you recieve top mark for your artistry! Congratulations Verlena!
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Date: 1/21/2015 11:52:00 AM
Thanks Richard for your superlative response. Verlena
Date: 1/20/2015 2:31:00 PM
Congrats... S K
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Date: 1/20/2015 2:59:00 PM
Thanks Sara for your congratulation. LVerlena
Date: 1/20/2015 7:55:00 AM
Many many congrats Verlena , on this great win ! Hugs Archana
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Date: 1/20/2015 3:00:00 PM
Thanks Archana for taking time out to congratulate me. This is quite an honor from Ram... Verlena
Date: 1/20/2015 7:45:00 AM
Wow Verlena I am so happy to be here to fav your poem and to congratulate you on your well deserved huge first place win! Lots Of Love, Armand!
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Date: 1/20/2015 3:01:00 PM
Thanks Maurice for you super-awesome congratulations. Verlena
Date: 1/20/2015 5:25:00 AM
Congrats Verlena Love
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Date: 1/20/2015 3:02:00 PM
Thanks Rajat for your congratulations. LVerlena
Date: 1/20/2015 4:10:00 AM
your firat atanza is a wow!! love it. :) congratz!!
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Date: 1/20/2015 3:02:00 PM
Thanks Olive for your congratulations! Verlena
Date: 1/19/2015 9:34:00 PM
Exquisite write Verlena! Congrats on top podium!
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Date: 1/19/2015 10:04:00 PM
Thanks Dr. Upma for your super-awesome remark and your congratulations for this honored win! Verlena
Date: 1/19/2015 7:31:00 PM
Enjoyed your number 1 in the contest...like the way you write about hope.
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Date: 1/19/2015 9:13:00 PM
Thanks David for your awesome response. Verlena
Date: 1/19/2015 5:33:00 PM
Great contrasts here between human emotions and nature. Title is revealing. Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed it, Verlena.
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Date: 1/19/2015 5:52:00 PM
Thanks Reason for your congratulations... Verlena
Date: 1/19/2015 1:48:00 PM
This is so wonderful, Verlena !! A difficult task you made look smooth as silk !!
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Date: 1/19/2015 5:56:00 PM
Thanks Carrie. We are both silkworms now. How the magic of words can really heal the soul. Verlena
Date: 1/19/2015 12:22:00 PM
Beautifully written Verlena many congrats on yourfirst place win:-) Hugs Jan xx
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Date: 1/19/2015 12:25:00 PM
"Thanks for your congratulations Jan. I really enjoyed writing this poem for Ram contest. Sending you a hug and a smile, Verlena
Date: 1/19/2015 11:01:00 AM
Congrats on the win in my contest and thanks for participating.
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Date: 1/19/2015 12:25:00 PM
Thanks for the high marks Ram. I really enjoyed writing this poem for your contest. Sending you a hug and a smile, Verlena
Date: 1/19/2015 10:17:00 AM
An excellent entry! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
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Date: 1/19/2015 12:29:00 PM
Thanks Debbie for your congratulations and awesome response. Verlena
Date: 1/19/2015 9:32:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved top win Verlena. Beautifully written and so heartfelt.
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Date: 1/19/2015 12:30:00 PM
Thanks Brenda for your congratulations and superlative remark. Verlena
Date: 1/19/2015 8:20:00 AM
Lovely poem, Verlena. Congrats on your top win! Sandra
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Date: 1/19/2015 12:30:00 PM
Thanks Sandra for your congratulation and awesome response. Verlena
Date: 1/2/2015 11:50:00 PM
I just love what you have depicted here Verlena...never give up...there is always a reason for hope..HUGS, Deb
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Date: 1/3/2015 4:42:00 PM
Thanks Deb for your awesome response... Verlena
Date: 1/2/2015 8:06:00 PM
Life is not always easy, but hope is always in the horizon! Love this poem ~~ God Bless in the New Year.....and thank you so much, Verlena, for my placement in your recent contest! Hooray for all the winners!
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Date: 1/2/2015 8:35:00 PM
Thanks for your awesome response Carrie. The winners of my contest are marvelous... Verlena
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