6/5/2026 for 2026-06-02 Breathless Poetry Contest sponsored by Constance La France
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." ~ Maya Angelou A lake view emerging from a mountain pass, turquoise water reflecting the sun like glass - a view of heaven; butter-fingered hands that missed, a football to the stomach and a fist - countless bullies (six or seven); on a prairie, soaking in some peace, hearing honking of Canadian geese - moving with the seasons; the girl next door, a beautiful bride, several of the wedding guests cried - for different reasons.
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