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Bitter-Sweet Memories

Beneath the snow, sharp thorns grow on your tomb; Reminders of the rose, that there once bloomed. Inspired by: Brian Strand's contest, 'Double Take.' Placed 3rd

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Nigel Fawcett

Date: 1/9/2009 8:26:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved Third Place Win in Brian's contest. Love, Nigel

Joyce Johnson

Date: 1/5/2009 7:48:00 PM

Well done. Congratulations. Joyce

Carrie Richards

Date: 1/5/2009 10:55:00 AM

This one captured me when I first read it...A sure winning poem. Congratulations on your win, Elaine! ~ Love, Carrie

Brian Strand

Date: 1/5/2009 7:47:00 AM

Congrats Elaine & thank you for supporting my contests & for your always welcome comments.Rgds Brian

Sharon Winter

Date: 1/5/2009 7:10:00 AM

Congratulations Lainie on your big win in Brian's contest! Absolutely brilliant and so well deserved. Love, Shar

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 1/5/2009 4:27:00 AM

Congrats on your win, Elaine!!! So indepth and full of your beauty, love, Kristin

Farah Chamma

Date: 12/18/2008 9:10:00 PM

A great write ELaine...Concise yet poignant... Always, Farah

Sue Mason

Date: 12/16/2008 4:32:00 PM

Don't know why Marilyn Monroe came to my mind ... guess cause I have a weird mind ... LOL ... anyway Ms. Elaine I do hope you have a warm, wonderful holiday and that '09 is a great year for you!!

James Foulk

Date: 12/16/2008 10:30:00 AM

this was really beautiful, so warm. thank you for reading my poetry and for your kind comments. Have a happy Holiday.

Michael Jordan

Date: 12/16/2008 9:19:00 AM

Elaine - Wow - You know I love you hon and your book has the most beautiful poetry in it - You are so gifted and I thank the Lord for granting me the pleasure of knowing you - You are a blessing - i want to wish you and all those that you love the most Blessed of Holidays Your Friend, MJ

Sharon Winter

Date: 12/15/2008 2:40:00 PM

Yes, I agree with Carrie, this will be a hard one to beat - it is perfect. No surprise coming from you. Bravo Lainie. Superior. Love, Shar

Sean Kelly

Date: 12/15/2008 12:29:00 PM

Elaine , your 2 lines that say so much . A winner in my book ....

Carrie Richards

Date: 12/15/2008 12:27:00 PM

Very nicely done, Elaine! This will be a hard one to beat!! Good luck!~ Carrie