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Burning the Candle

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Get up
Go, go
Work 'til
Drop, go
No time
To rest
\Boom!/
/Boom \
All things
Left un-
Finished
Going
Going,
Gone
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Copyright © Sara Kendrick | Year Posted 2023

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September 22, 2023 at 7:25 AM

Nice one!enjoyed reading it.Keep smiling :)

September 22, 2023 at 12:37 PM

Thank you, Kenisha. I appreciate the visit. Smiles do brighten a day. Sara

September 11, 2023 at 9:38 PM

Nice one, truly amazing

September 12, 2023 at 2:59 AM

Why, thank you, Harveen. I appreciate the visit and nice review of my work. Sara

September 4, 2023 at 12:32 AM

Clever how you did the shape of the poem. A good poem. Well done.

September 4, 2023 at 3:25 AM

Jeanette, Your visit is just what I needed this morning. It has brightened my day. Sara

August 30, 2023 at 4:39 AM

Wow! Congratulations, well deserved:)

August 30, 2023 at 5:52 AM

Why, thank you, Joanna for the congratulations. Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen

August 28, 2023 at 3:22 AM

- Congratulations on your win in the contest, Sara (I knew it would win:) - hugs

August 28, 2023 at 1:48 PM

I appreciate you dropping by with congratulations, Anne-Lise. Your visits add a special touch. Sara

August 27, 2023 at 2:46 PM

Excellent! A fun read. Twin flames!

August 28, 2023 at 1:47 PM

Kim, You don't want to be caught holding it in the middle. Thanks for the kind review of my work. Sara

August 27, 2023 at 12:08 PM

Sara, you have described so much in these few words~~and so creatively! CONGRATS on your win. Janice

August 28, 2023 at 1:46 PM

Why, thank you, Janice. I appreciate the visit and comments. Sara

August 27, 2023 at 8:33 AM

Beautiful and very captivating flow of words. Congratulations on being places a winner well deserved really

August 27, 2023 at 11:49 AM

Your visit with congratulations is so thoughtful. Sara

August 27, 2023 at 6:43 AM

Back with hearty congratulations on your well-deserved contest win with this lovely poem, Sara.

August 27, 2023 at 11:48 AM

Thank you, Lasaad for stopping by with congratulations. Sara

August 26, 2023 at 7:12 AM

Your artistic soul shines through, and I am captivated by the way these words have left a profound impression. Thanks for your comment on your page

August 26, 2023 at 7:32 AM

Why, thank you, Lasaad. I appreciate the visit. Sara

Joseph P. DiMino

August 26, 2023 at 6:40 AM

Ain't that the truth. Brilliant form and presentation -- very imaginative!

August 26, 2023 at 6:57 AM

Why, thank you, Joe. Lost in my world of imagination so my husband says. Maybe he is not wrong but just not appreciative. Sara

August 26, 2023 at 6:15 AM

Oh, love this shape poem, you certainly have an artistic heart and I'm loving how such few words have created a brilliant impact! Very creative and intriguingly carved- Always enjoy reading your writes, sending love- Hiya :)

August 26, 2023 at 6:49 AM

Hiya, I am glad that you enjoyed reading it. Thanks for the visit and taking time to comment. Sara

August 25, 2023 at 9:39 PM

A very creative shape poem my dear poet friend Sara. I love it and enjoyed immensely the read. Thanks a lot for sharing. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs

August 26, 2023 at 3:17 AM

Len, I do need the Spirit of God filling my spirit to be able to write. Thanks for the blessings in that area. Sara

August 25, 2023 at 8:05 PM

Beautiful dear friend ! Very creative ! All the Best !

August 26, 2023 at 3:16 AM

Your visits run deep with grace and appreciation. Sara

August 25, 2023 at 5:59 PM

Sara, this is a fantastic shape poem! Well done! Blessings, Kim M

August 25, 2023 at 3:40 PM

Marvelous, Sara! Both form and content! Huzzah! ~ Gershon

August 26, 2023 at 3:14 AM

Thanks for the huzzah, Gershon because it makes me feel great. Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen

August 25, 2023 at 1:08 PM

- Well done, Sara ... I guess it's for Brian's contest ... good luck :) - hugs

August 25, 2023 at 2:02 PM

Why, thank you, Anne-Lise. I appreciate the visit. Sara

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