Courage

When one stands alone, While all others cease to rise: Fearless convictions.

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/11/2010 12:47:00 PM

How wonderful that this poem won Raul! Congratulations. The message is awesome! Connie

Abe Lopez

Date: 2/6/2010 10:22:00 PM

congrats on your win in the contest. well deserved for a great write.!

James Fraser

Date: 2/5/2010 9:00:00 AM

Well done Raul for you ist place in Constance's contest, many congratulations >> James

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 1/31/2010 7:16:00 AM

Congratulations on placing 1st in The Rambling Poet’s Courage Poetry contest with these creative words. Perfection is in your senryu, as usual. Your creativity is outstanding. Smiles, Dane Ann

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 1/30/2010 8:52:00 PM

Congrats on your first place win in the Courage contest.. great write and well deserved win for a wonderful poet.. Raul ..u R the BEST... luv.. Linda-Marie..

Margaret Foster

Date: 1/30/2010 7:27:00 PM

It is certainly brave to have the courage of ones convictions... congratulations on these fine words...Margaret

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 1/30/2010 2:51:00 PM

Congratulations on your 1st place win in the contest Raul. You are right on with it. Love, Carol

Audrey Haick

Date: 1/30/2010 9:16:00 AM

"Fearless convictions". So very few are brave enough to stand alone. We pray for courage to hold on to our beliefs and ideals. Great Senryu, Raul! Peace, Audrey

Date: 1/30/2010 9:16:00 AM

Powerful poem. Congratulations on placing first in the Honor contest. Enjoy this wonderful honor. Keep up the good writing! Karen

Carrie Richards

Date: 1/30/2010 8:29:00 AM

Hip hip hooray Raul!! Few words were needed for this outstanding poem!! ~ Congratulations! ~ Love, Carrie

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/30/2010 8:19:00 AM

Congratulations, Raul , A well deserved win! andrea

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 1/30/2010 7:36:00 AM

Man, you nailed this one on the head, Raul. Excellent. Love it . into my favs. Congratulations.-Robert

John Loving Iii

Date: 1/30/2010 7:34:00 AM

congrads on winning first place. john h loving iii

Constance La France

Date: 1/29/2010 9:58:00 PM

Congratulations on a first place win, in my contest Courage, with this beautiful poem.

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire

Date: 1/29/2010 9:27:00 PM

Dear "Senryu Sensei" My POETIC Friend RAUL, The Perfect Senryu Describing " Courage " I bow to YOUR Laureatus Poetry Thank-YOU for YOUR Gracious Comments I'm so sorry I have not stayed in touch I am Writing A Transcript of a novel I have a chance to have Published I'll be around for awhile I hope It's OK to Quote YOU YOUR POETIC Liege...HG

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 1/29/2010 7:44:00 PM

Most appropriate read for me tonight Raul.. says it all in your title.. and that is what happened tonight... thankxx... luv.. Linda-Marie