A Reader

he reads aloud
his voice clear and expressive - -
the book shakes *

*An observation at a writers’ group

For Susan’s senyru contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Guzzi Avatar
March 3, 2014 at 7:31 PM
very good! Light & Love congrad's
A  Avatar
February 26, 2014 at 8:54 PM
Jack, , Congratulations!! Luv ~SKAT~
Hamilton Avatar
February 21, 2014 at 11:37 AM
lol I know exactly what you mean Jack congrats on win hugs
Kendrick Avatar
February 21, 2014 at 10:19 AM
This is awesome work!! No wonder it is in the winners’ list..Sara
Mehta Avatar
February 21, 2014 at 4:16 AM
Lovely imagery penned and congrats on the win, jack
Dietrich Avatar
February 20, 2014 at 10:21 PM
wow, jack and to think I never even read this one yet. It sure deserves being on the winner list. Congrats, my friend.
Gildersleeve Avatar
February 20, 2014 at 7:36 PM
Jack great image. Congratulations on your win. Connie
Johnson Avatar
January 19, 2014 at 9:41 AM
We only see what we already know. Personal experiance is truly the show. Reflective insight with compassionate hearts. That's always the beginning of where love starts. Peace. :)
A   Avatar
January 14, 2014 at 9:47 AM
I like the observation... well done..Linda
Sivey Avatar
January 12, 2014 at 9:16 PM
Wow, this is an exceptional write my friend! I surely loved reading this lovely poem this evening! You have delighted me by the splendor of this creative piece! What an outstanding poem, Great Work!!
Haick Avatar
January 12, 2014 at 9:00 PM
: ) Well done, Jack! I believe you've got another winner here! Public speaking and/or reading, doesn't come easy for me either. I can relate to this. xxAnnalise
Kendrick Avatar
January 12, 2014 at 6:18 PM
I've been there with that shaking..Great work..Thanks for all the visits..I do have Crepe Myrtle but no Cacao Tree that are tropical and we are not that here..Sara
Thirtyseven Avatar
January 12, 2014 at 4:50 PM
I can see it. Best of luck with the competition.
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