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~ Placed First in Constance's 'D' quote Contest~ " (Two roads) diverged in a yellow wood and I choose the the one less traveled by and that has made all the difference. " Quote by - Robert Frost Traveling ahead I reached a junction, diverging. Stopped undecided which path I should take. Both looked equally unfamiliar and strange. Wavering, an easy choice I couldn’t make. One was going to the north, the other to the west. I had no idea where it would finally end. On an impulse, I chose the route going to the north. Moving ahead, I found the road bumpy, full of hairpin bend. I was overcome with fear and a sense of regret. Thought if I had opted to travel to the west, It would have made so much of a difference, And wouldn’t have put me in such severe test. However, I resolved to proceed further. Stopping halfway was never my choice. I decided to face the challenge somehow. Overcoming hurdles gives us a chance to rejoice! There is always thrill in facing the unknown. As life is full of uncertainty, ambiguity and fear, We often have to choose destinations unknown. Yet through it all, we try to persevere. After the initial setbacks, I entered a smooth road. It was an avenue with trees arching on either side. I knew I was heading to a celestial Arcadia. With no more regrets, thanked my intuition, my best guide!

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Date: 6/14/2023 2:59:00 PM
Congrats on your win! I liked your poem!
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Date: 6/12/2023 6:32:00 AM
Valsa, beautiful and thank you so much for sharing your poem with us in my Writing Challenge, congratulations on your win. And I like your image too !
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Date: 6/11/2023 10:10:00 PM
Nice image in the lives of many people. Between Hell and Heaven ...Whoch way to follow? I think the acts of a person can be the accurate answer. Congratulations on your win in the Contest...Valsa.
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Date: 6/11/2023 2:23:00 PM
Congratulations, Dear Valsa, on your win. So many times in our life we face this dilemma - which path is right for me! "The one less travelled by" - lovely quote, and you have elaborated the idea in your brilliant poetic style. Love ~ Mala
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Date: 6/11/2023 1:47:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed your lovely write/story/ending. I also wrote on this one. Have blessed day/week...........
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Date: 6/9/2023 11:04:00 AM
Love your poem of faith, truth, knowledge, guidance, and a beacon of light for others to learn from: )
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Date: 6/8/2023 8:47:00 PM
Love where this twist in the road took you, Valsa. Heavenly penning here! Onward to Arcadia. Excelsior! :) Gershon
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Date: 6/8/2023 2:27:00 PM
In a similar vein to the great poet Frost, there is much wisdom conveyed in your poem, Valsa. Your poetic talent is evident in your ability to use language and imagery to evoke powerful emotions. Your poetry displays a genuine passion for the art form, and I am left with a sense of awe each time I read one of your new works. Good luck with the contest.
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Date: 6/8/2023 11:50:00 AM
Valsa, we have a proverb here, "the grass always looks greener on other side". Any path we chose will have many obstacles. We have to overcome them and keep moving. Thoughtful poem.
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Date: 6/8/2023 6:37:00 AM
Aptly delivered in context of the quote at the top and the theme of the contest, Valsa. Much wisdom Frost conveyed in that poem and so does your poem.
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Date: 6/8/2023 1:14:00 AM
Ahh!! I like your choice of quotes, your choice of direction, and your very descriptive and emotive lines. Thanks for sharing your contest entry with us and for stopping by my pages. Sara
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Date: 6/8/2023 1:10:00 AM
Sometimes it's best to go with your intuition, the well worn road may not be the best choice. Often it's best to challenge ourselves, we can only get stronger by doing so. Good luck in the contest Valsa. Tom
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Date: 6/7/2023 11:10:00 PM
it reminds me somthing from the bible, the easy road is not the one to choose, nice penning, thanks Valsa
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