Breathless, Then and Now

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May 26, 2025, entered in Constance LaFrance's Breathless Contest, placed 2nd

June 17, 2025, entered in Brian Strand's 1390 Poetry Contest, placed 8th

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"I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean." from the song "I Hope You Dance" by Lee Ann Womack When I first saw the ocean as a child, I was in awe of its waves, both mild and wild, crashing onto the shore as I waded through warm sand. Still, its massive presence renders me breathless decades later. I long to be there now.

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/22/2025 3:52:00 AM

Congratulations on your winner. Way to go. Sara K

Emilia James

Date: 6/20/2025 12:22:00 PM

This took me back to my childhood days at the beach. Wonderful memories. Congratulations on your win Janice. Emilia : )

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/19/2025 10:58:00 PM

So lovely. Congrats

Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/20/2025 7:00:00 AM

Thanks so much, Andrea. Janice

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/29/2025 9:21:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. Yes, I feel small when I stand beside the huge ocean and I love it. Have a blessed day with your win.......

Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/3/2025 9:48:00 PM

Thanks so much, Paula. Janice