Chasing the Blues Away

May you see with new eyes Bright stars in clear night skies. May you feel the warm breeze That puts your heart at ease. Hear the sounds of birds sweet. Wear shoes that dance your feet. Paint the sky a bright blue. Just know I think of you. Put a smile on your face. Don’t hide in that dark place. Talk to your friends, the trees. Tell them I miss you, please. Find your strength in your soul. Hope and truth are the goal. Think of all you could do To make your heart feel new. Drink a cup of red wine. That will make you feel fine. Sing a song, bright and gay. Soon the blues will go way. By: Carole O'Terry Duet Copyright: 2/8/2018; "All Rights Reserved" For the 120 Word Contest; Sponsor – Silent One 1st Place
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Date: 4/1/2018 12:03:00 PM
A very positive and uplifting piece my friend. Smooth, with great message and a beauty the mind's eyes simply must see! Also a fine poem for me to have found and read this fine morn my friend. Thanks as I needed that.. A fav...
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Carole Duet
Date: 4/1/2018 10:50:00 PM
I'm so glad this poem spoke to you in a way you needed to hear that day you read it, Robert. I hope you were lifted up. We all need that from time to time. Hugzz...Carole :D
Date: 2/21/2018 7:55:00 PM
You can't beat a good squirt of optimism, Carole, a fine piece. Viv x
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Carole Duet
Date: 2/21/2018 8:12:00 PM
That's true, Viv. Sometimes we need it. Thanks for your nice comment. Carole :D
Date: 2/14/2018 4:45:00 PM
You want to be my friend, Carole. You're sweet.
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Date: 2/12/2018 4:55:00 AM
Wow Carole, any wonder you won first place. Congratulations. This poem is superb.In the last verse, I'll take your advice and "sing a song bright and gay" - and skip the wine. I don't drink my dear friend, perhaps a Claytons will do me nicely though?...Maria xxx
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Carole Duet
Date: 2/12/2018 1:04:00 PM
Thank you, Maria. Carole :D
Date: 2/11/2018 8:43:00 PM
Congratulations on your winning write, Carol. Hugs Eve
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Carole Duet
Date: 2/12/2018 12:33:00 AM
Thanks, Eve. Carole :D
Date: 2/11/2018 11:06:00 AM
Back to congratulate you Carol, well done...
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Carole Duet
Date: 2/12/2018 12:33:00 AM
Thanks, Charlie. Carole :D
Date: 2/10/2018 7:49:00 PM
and back again with big GRATS!!
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Carole Duet
Date: 2/12/2018 12:36:00 AM
Thanks, Andrea. Carole :D
Date: 2/10/2018 7:31:00 PM
Well that certainly is upbeat and uplifting! A wonderfully toe tapping write Carole :) ...my grandson is asleep on my lap so I didn't get to listen to the song.
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Carole Duet
Date: 2/12/2018 12:37:00 AM
Thanks, Shadow, and thanks for the visit. Carole :D
Date: 2/10/2018 2:35:00 PM
- Really well deserved first place, Carole ... CONGRATULATIONS ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Carole Duet
Date: 2/10/2018 5:30:00 PM
Thank you so much, Anne-Lise Carole :D
Date: 2/10/2018 9:52:00 AM
What awesome rhythm and flow. An awesome winner. Congrats, Carole.
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Carole Duet
Date: 2/10/2018 5:29:00 PM
Wow! Thank you, Line. Carole :D
Date: 2/10/2018 9:15:00 AM
Carol, very nice sentiments in this poem, congrats on your win. John
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Carole Duet
Date: 2/10/2018 5:27:00 PM
Thank you, John. Carole :D
Date: 2/10/2018 9:15:00 AM
Hi Carole, This is such an encouraging and uplifting write. It was my pleasure to read it. Congratulations on your 1st place win . It was well deserved:-) Alexis
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Carole Duet
Date: 2/10/2018 5:27:00 PM
Thanks, Alexis. Carole :D
Date: 2/10/2018 8:56:00 AM
If only it was so simple, great message in your poem.. Congratulations on your first place Carole..
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Carole Duet
Date: 2/10/2018 5:25:00 PM
Thank you ZZ. I know it's not "so simple" but sometimes we have to psych ourselves/others into thinking it is. Then, maybe it really will be. Carole :D P.S. I'm very happy with my placement in this contest.
Date: 2/9/2018 3:46:00 PM
Great entry Carol, my very best wishes...
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Carole Duet
Date: 2/10/2018 5:22:00 PM
Thanks, Charlie. Carole :D
Date: 2/7/2018 8:01:00 PM
Oh I LOVE this, CArol. you did a GREAT job with the challenge!!!
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Carole Duet
Date: 2/8/2018 12:56:00 AM
Thanks, Andrea. Coming from a poet such as yourself that means a lot. Carole :D
Date: 2/7/2018 10:48:00 AM
A lovely piece Carol. I'm sure this will do well
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Carole Duet
Date: 2/8/2018 12:55:00 AM
Thank you so much, Tim. I hope so. Carole :D
Date: 2/7/2018 6:51:00 AM
You did well Carole..the story flows meaningfully despite the word constraint..a winning poem.
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Carole Duet
Date: 2/8/2018 12:54:00 AM
Thank you, Vijay. I appreciate your comment so much. Carole :D
Date: 2/6/2018 8:38:00 PM
An awesome uplifting one for the contest Carole; Good luck in it!~Che :) PS The duet song is uplifting too! :)
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Carole Duet
Date: 2/6/2018 8:50:00 PM
Thanks you so much, Cheryl. Carole :D
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