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Chasing the Goodlife Traveling far in packed trains Wonder why I can’t see sky Narrow lanes, pigsty Close my eyes to begging kids Needy, feeling within me. CITY LIFE Sponsor: Nette Onclaud Date: 2.11.2020

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Date: 11/16/2020 10:50:00 AM
Congratulations Carol. Well said. What a liberating thought to know there is a kid within forever young.
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Carol Mitra
Date: 11/16/2020 11:37:00 PM
Thanks Frances....much appreciated.
Date: 11/12/2020 6:41:00 PM
Way to go with the number one win. I can't believe I have not seen this winner list yet. Belated Congrats.
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Carol Mitra
Date: 11/12/2020 9:54:00 PM
Thanks dear Andrea....hugs.
Date: 11/8/2020 10:21:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful true write. Many give and many close their eyes. When traveling one will see many things. Enjoy your wonderful win............
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Carol Mitra
Date: 11/8/2020 6:42:00 PM
Thanks Paula....We can close our eyes....but the truth just does not go away.
Date: 11/5/2020 4:02:00 AM
Carol, congratulations on your win in Nette's Sedoka contest with this excellent poem, the line "close my eyes to begging kids" touched my heart _Constance
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Carol Mitra
Date: 11/5/2020 4:22:00 AM
Thank you Constance....yes it touches a deep cord....love :)
Date: 11/5/2020 3:37:00 AM
This is wonderfully written. Congrats on your win, dear friend :) God bless you
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Carol Mitra
Date: 11/5/2020 4:21:00 AM
Thank you Regina.....much love :)
Date: 11/4/2020 6:29:00 PM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this reality poetically. God bless you.
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Carol Mitra
Date: 11/4/2020 8:59:00 PM
Thanks Beata....Disparity is a reality we turn our face away from....But is very real.
Date: 11/4/2020 6:01:00 PM
So great, Carol! A vivid image of reality. Congratulations!
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Carol Mitra
Date: 11/4/2020 8:55:00 PM
Thanks Kim....much appreciated.
Date: 11/4/2020 3:41:00 PM
Very evocative sedoka...Congratulations dear Carol on your TOP win..
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Carol Mitra
Date: 11/4/2020 8:54:00 PM
Thank you JCB....much appreciated.
Date: 11/4/2020 12:16:00 PM
Congratulations Carol on your first place win! You have truly exposed both sides of city life in your poignant and heartbreaking words.
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Carol Mitra
Date: 11/4/2020 8:54:00 PM
Thanks Sam....yes the poverty in both reality and feelings are equal....much appreciated.
Date: 11/4/2020 10:18:00 AM
Beautifully penned... Congrats on your top win Carol.. ~ Ani
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Carol Mitra
Date: 11/4/2020 8:51:00 PM
Thank you Ani....much appreciated.

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