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Bittersweet Yesteryear

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2023 in one to three short lines contest: Sponsor Andrea Dietrich

January 1, 2024

Yesteryear mixed dulcet days with bitterly sour moments. Zesty and tart as lemons, but tempered with honeyed memories. This year, I will only journey through sweet orange orchards.

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Terry Miller

Date: 1/10/2024 5:48:00 AM

so lovely this one, word perfect! Congratulations

Lin Lane
Date: 1/10/2024 6:03:00 AM

Thanks so much, Terry.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/9/2024 8:16:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your powerful write again. Yes, this year only sweet orange orchards. Have a blessed day writing away..................

Lin Lane
Date: 1/10/2024 6:03:00 AM

Thanks a bunch Paula.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/8/2024 10:52:00 AM

I adored this one. It's really beautiful. Congrats in my contest.

Lin Lane
Date: 1/10/2024 6:02:00 AM

Thanks for liking it.

Karen Jones

Date: 1/1/2024 9:56:00 PM

Love the word choice has to convey the message. Hoping this year will be the sweet journey you desire! Good luck in contest.

Lin Lane
Date: 1/3/2024 5:03:00 PM

Thank you very much, Karen.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 1/1/2024 4:42:00 PM

Your imagery is beautiful. I loved 'dulcet days. I especially liked 'I will only journey through sweet orange orchards." Although no 'resolution' is exactly stated, you sound resolute about your journey. Well done, have a great evening, Sara

Lin Lane
Date: 1/3/2024 5:03:00 PM

Thank you so much for letting me know your favorite lines, Sara. The hoped for resolution is that by only walking through life in sweeter orchards... gardens, will life be better.

Terry Flood

Date: 1/1/2024 4:02:00 PM

Dammit! I love honey and lemon lockets (throat sweet).But I’ll take the sweet orange orchards in 2024. Have the best 2024, Lin. Terry

Lin Lane
Date: 1/3/2024 5:01:00 PM

They're good for soothing the throat, but sometimes the sour outweighs the sweet and causes a whole new body ache. Thanks, Terry, and all the best to you.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/1/2024 12:43:00 PM

WOW!!! What a powerful write/picture. Love This One. FAV for me... "Good Luck" Looks like we both did this one. Have a blessed day writing away in 24................

Lin Lane
Date: 1/3/2024 5:01:00 PM

Thank you very much, Paula.

David Kavanagh

Date: 1/1/2024 12:29:00 PM

Sounds like a luscious recipe for change Lin, I also like the way you never mention new year resolution, show don’t tell personified, brilliant, cheers David

Lin Lane
Date: 1/3/2024 5:00:00 PM

Thank you, David for such kind accolades.