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July 7, 2025

For the contest"Pick a Title, Vol.53, Confronting Shadows," by Edward Ibeh

Look closely at shadows following you shading footfalls with a soft Lapis blue Bits of yesterday mixed with tomorrow Shadows reflecting days we could borrow They belie the memories that we find in their whispers of all those left behind moments becoming shadows of our days twisting, turning as our hair fills with greys Shadows of moments that we now regret. Promises that became waves at sunset. Shadows of life we would gladly repeat. A perfect world where we could again meet. Alas, like shadows, wishes never last As we hold them, they fade into the past. Shadows mirror time, bending now with age In life, shadows fall on every page. Confronting shadows, I study each one There are many I have kept from the sun It's too late now for changes to be made. When shadows occur, I'll put them in shade.

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Date: 7/21/2025 6:08:00 AM
Enjoyed your beautifully rhyming poem poem on Confronting Shadows. Our wishes are fleeting and like shadows, they often fade away. Congratulations Ann on your podium win
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Date: 7/20/2025 11:27:00 PM
Excellent approach. I bet this scored high. Back with Congrats
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Date: 7/19/2025 5:09:00 PM
Ann, heartiest congratulations on your podium win in my contest with this amazing poem with a great message. I love the 4th stanza the most. Bravoi!
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Ann Peck
Date: 7/20/2025 12:03:00 PM
Thank you so very much for this honor, Edward! I absolutely loved the contest topic!
Date: 7/19/2025 5:19:00 AM
Wonderfully rhymed poem on life's shades and shadows, good and bad, fine muse expressed on the theme wow! Kudos! Plz also read and comment on my newest poem too.
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Ann Peck
Date: 7/20/2025 12:16:00 PM
Thanks, S. Zaynab! I appreciate your very nice comments!
Date: 7/13/2025 2:45:00 PM
moments becoming shadows of our days twisting, turning as our hair fills with greys… It's too late now for changes to be made. When shadows occur, I'll put them in shade... You’ve done well with this contest, Ann!
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Ann Peck
Date: 7/20/2025 12:07:00 PM
Thanks, Kim. Shadows are a great theme to write about
Date: 7/10/2025 9:54:00 AM
wow, VERY nicely done. I bet he places this with a first place.
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Ann Peck
Date: 7/20/2025 2:57:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea. I loved your poem about summer.
Date: 7/8/2025 10:39:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your "Confronting Shadows" write. "Good Luck" Have a blessed/wonderful day writing away.............
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Ann Peck
Date: 7/20/2025 12:19:00 PM
Thank you, sweet Paula, for always sending blessings.
Date: 7/8/2025 7:24:00 AM
Nicely written Ann. No one can change the past even one iota. Best to keep those shadows in our pocket and move on. Life's too short
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Ann Peck
Date: 7/20/2025 12:11:00 PM
Thanks, Tom! Sometimes easier said than done :)

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