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Centennial Roses

Born January eighth Nineteen thirteen No clinking champagne flutes No blowing out birthday candles Only impressions of a party That might have been This reverent January eighth Two thousand thirteen Submitted on November 5, 2017 for contest 8-LINE POEM sponsored by RICK PARISE - RANKED 3RD

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 11/21/2017 4:22:00 AM
Sadness but also beauty in the remembrance.
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Date: 11/21/2017 11:46:00 AM
Thank you, James. MUCHO sadness indeed... thanks for your kind words.
Date: 11/10/2017 7:02:00 PM
This is so beautiful - poignant and heartfelt - love it! Congrats on your win, my friend! :-) <3
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Date: 11/11/2017 2:38:00 PM
Thanks. Yes the emotions are subtly expressed but certainly there. You are very perceptive. Line xx
Date: 11/10/2017 6:00:00 PM
Congrats!!! Line...great write my friend...god bless...^WW^
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Date: 11/11/2017 2:37:00 PM
Thanks. Appreciate your visit.
Date: 11/10/2017 5:41:00 PM
Congrats Line!
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Date: 11/10/2017 7:18:00 PM
Thanks, Kim. Much appreciated.
Date: 11/5/2017 4:35:00 PM
I hope this poem wins. Have a niceevening my friend.
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Line Gauthier
Date: 11/5/2017 5:26:00 PM
Thanks Darlene, lots of great poets who write from the heart. Always fun to participate in the contests, win or lose. Have a wonderful week!
Date: 11/5/2017 4:30:00 PM
A sentimental write--best for a win, Line!
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Date: 11/5/2017 5:25:00 PM
Thanks for your visit, Vijay. I appreciate your note. Have an awesome week!

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