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Contrast of cupcakes decorated with vanilla frosting and Spring flowers. A New York City girl - I say girl, she’s eighty-five, yet she swivels those hips; and her lips are flaming cherub swords, feisty with grace. Her friend, arrives for the final act, in black and white, so elegant. Her sleeves flowing, skirt swirling, bestowing bows and arcs. The lithe dance, like a ballet, uninhibited yet pure. A Holy Spirited spitfire engages her friend in the hot seat. Legends’ made in such corners of the world, contesting to fullness of life, the contrast of light and shadows, black and white.

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Date: 3/23/2024 9:40:00 AM
Congratulations on your win, Kim! Knowing this is based on a true story gives is a very special, very endearing, quality. Blessings for Holy Week!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/23/2024 12:11:00 PM
Thank you, Sam! Blessings to you!
Date: 3/23/2024 8:20:00 AM
Dear Kim, I adore the feisty yet tender spirit of this poem. Great imagery entices the imagination. I especially enjoyed "A Holy Spirited spitfire" - hell ya! Congratulations for your win in Craig's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/23/2024 12:13:00 PM
Thank you, Susan! Love that you enjoyed the feisty spirit! I have very sweet and “Spirited” friends! So blessed!
Date: 3/22/2024 11:59:00 AM
Dear kim, what a refreshing take on black and white, love the flow of your storytelling and how youv depicted the contrast between light and shadows black and white in such an effortlessly engaging manner, pleasure reading this, i wish to be like this 80 year old girl oneday. :) congratulations on your win. Loved this
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/22/2024 5:31:00 PM
Thank you, Ink! So glad you liked it!
Date: 3/19/2024 11:50:00 AM
Kim, I had to read this several times and appreciate the differences between the two friends. It's a pleasure to read a description that includes a salute to differences. Take care!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/19/2024 2:50:00 PM
Thank you! I appreciate you :)
Date: 3/19/2024 7:42:00 AM
enjoyed the originality and friendly company, this is so subtle and refreshing, bravo Kim
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/19/2024 10:43:00 AM
Thank you, Yann! I appreciate you!
Date: 3/18/2024 12:57:00 PM
- A lovely "girl" who knows how to appreciate life - when you are eighty-five years old you know "the contrast of light and shadows, black and white", Kim :) - A lovely poem :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/19/2024 10:44:00 AM
Thank you! I appreciate you, Anne-Lise! :)
Date: 3/18/2024 12:37:00 PM
Kim, what a gentle, lovely story of loving friendship. Love the phrase "Holy Spirited spitfire!" Is this a true story? Best wishes for the contest. Lenten blessings.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/19/2024 10:45:00 AM
Blessings to you, Sam! Yes, happened last week! :)
Date: 3/18/2024 11:22:00 AM
Indeed life is always with contrasts. We must never give up and choose wisely. Hugs.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/19/2024 10:45:00 AM
Indeed! Thank you, Victor! Hugs
Date: 3/17/2024 6:10:00 PM
The contrast of dark and light as it plays the role is the crux. Sorry was away from the site from a long time, so was not able to read and review. Best regards
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/17/2024 7:00:00 PM
Glad you are back! Hope all is well.
Date: 3/17/2024 5:32:00 PM
How intruiging Kim..All the best with this If for a contest." B t w I have mailed you I hope thats ok?
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/17/2024 7:00:00 PM
glad you found it intriguing. I have emailed you back. No problem at all.
Date: 3/17/2024 5:02:00 PM
what a lovely story! Loved 'Holy Spirited Spitfire.' I also liked 'contrast & shadows, black and white' Those words are a tad thought provoking. Nicely written for the Black & White Contest...have a great evening, Kim. Hugs, Sara
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/17/2024 7:01:00 PM
Thank you, Sara! Glad you liked those parts.

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