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America Said Okay

I marvel at the seemingly small things That collectively form America And wonder that a human did those things Without praise or question - just an "Okay" When told to wire electricity Into every room in Manhattan- Or build a building a hundred stories high Or lay a pipeline three thousand miles long Or build a dam to impound a mighty river - Just an "Okay" to remove a mountain And replace it with a city America has never heard,"Are you serious?" It was built on, "Okay" 12-20-19

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Date: 1/20/2020 12:52:00 PM
The content of some of the contest entries kept replaying in my mind. This is one of them, Larry. We do always rise to meet every challenge. Your unique approach to the contest earned you a first place. Congratulations! Best wishes, Carolyn
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Larry Bradfield
Date: 1/20/2020 10:06:00 PM
Thank you Carolyn. Oddly this contest gave me space to say something I've always wanted to point out and no one was interested. Thanks for the opportunity...Larry

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