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Building a Better Life

"Every struggle in my life has been a lesson and made me stronger." --Constance La France
Life is a shared gift that takes my walk slow. It's up to us how we live. I hate what I can't fear. Direct or indirect, I learn to go where I must go.   Life is a roller coaster; we feel, what do we know? Not aiming to be a mower, my soul trills ear-to-ear.  Life is a shared gift that takes my walk slow.   And bathed roses with tears; who is close to you?   A crop of thorns or roses, bless Earth, hold it dear.  Direct or indirect, I learn to go where I must go. Light leads trees in struggle; who can tell how? After fighting trekking, worms rose in loop stair.  Life is a shared gift that takes my walk slow. Rise, love, smile, and pray: Earth has more show. Doing our work, don't change us; get some air. Direct or indirect, I learn to go where I must go. Struggles shouldn't spoil my day, I know. Life is beautiful and painful, and loss is near. Life is a shared gift that takes my walk slow.  Direct or indirect, I learn to go where I must go. 1St Place contest winner ?? Written: November 15, 2022 [Theme - #1 - Introspection] Submitted to “WRITING CHALLENGE – “V” Forms” Poetry Contest Sponsored by Constance La France
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Date: 12/1/2022 3:50:00 PM
I like “ my soul trills ear-to-ear.”
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Date: 11/30/2022 5:59:00 AM
Congratulations on this winning work in Constance's contest. Way to go. Sara
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Date: 11/28/2022 10:11:00 AM
Sotto, a beautiful Villanelle poem, I love it and the image. Congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge, V Forms inspired by my quote, well done, blessings
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Date: 11/25/2022 10:15:00 AM
A beautiful poem, Lasaad! Rise, love, smile and pray--things we should all do. Congratulations!
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Date: 11/23/2022 8:37:00 PM
"Rise, love, smile, and pray: Earth has more show" - Beautiful.
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Date: 11/23/2022 6:39:00 PM
"Rise, love, smile, and pray: Earth has more show.".... Life is a roller coaster ride. We may fall. But each time when we fall, we should try to rise up instead of being in the fallen state. "Rise, love, smile and pray"...... the great dictum to life. Congratulations dear Lasaad on your well deserved first place win.
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Date: 11/16/2022 4:38:00 PM
"Direct or indirect, I learn to go where I must go." So much truth in this repeated line. Great message, my friend. I hope taking is slower is helping you as you age my dear friend. Blessings, Bill
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Date: 11/16/2022 10:31:00 AM
A deep poem that reflects many aspects of life so beautifully written, my dearest friend, Lasaad. A winner! Be blessed!
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Date: 11/16/2022 8:15:00 AM
Sorry for being late but I was sick. Great poem for the contest. Wish you luck.
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Date: 11/15/2022 1:50:00 PM
I liked this a lot, Lasaad. It is a splendid attitude to acquire and live by. Wishing you good luck in Constance's contest!
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Date: 11/15/2022 11:56:00 AM
Lovely verse, Lasaad. Yes, life a roller coaster, not knowing where it is going to end up and what the actions are going to be. Good luck in the contest. Blessing my friend.
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Date: 11/15/2022 11:19:00 AM
I learn to go where I go---inspiring line in this reflective poem my friend. Best to you.
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