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Titian tresses tumble as do her tears I’ll save on hairdressing costs she says with a watery smile BITE SIZE POEM no 29 Poetry Contest Sponsored by Line Gauthier 12/10/21

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/21/2021 8:07:00 AM

Your "Cruel chemo" is a powerful/true write. Your added pink box says much. Life makes one stop and think. Have a Blessed Christmas and 2022.......................

Valsa George

Date: 12/20/2021 12:58:00 AM

So sad ! In four small lines, you have poignantly summarized the whole after effects of chemo. Even in the bleakest hours, man finds a reason to console himself/herself

Donna Roberts

Date: 12/18/2021 9:37:00 PM

What an opening line A serious sensitive side Of a superb limerick lady Merry Christmix Jan

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/17/2021 7:35:00 AM

"watery smile" - I have seen so many of these, sadly.

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 12/16/2021 2:42:00 AM

I got a watery smile as I read this. Escaped chemo, but not radium. The medication might cause hair to thin but not fall out. Delice

Richard Colbert

Date: 12/13/2021 9:47:00 AM

so simple and powerful...beautiful.. well done, Jan ...Richard

James Peranteau

Date: 12/13/2021 5:14:00 AM

i've always stipulated dear poetess; "less thee word, thee more be heard". It wuz fantastic' reading you this morning C\_/...Have a great week Jan...much love, james

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/12/2021 1:30:00 PM

wow this is such good work, Jan. Love it

Rico Leffanta

Date: 12/11/2021 10:17:00 AM

And bald is brilliant! It is nature's way of standing out in a crowd. It got Yul Brynner a number of gigs, so keep smiling! Aloha! Rico

Lisa Ricci

Date: 12/11/2021 7:52:00 AM

Good Morning Jan. Your entry speaks as many know this situation well. You wrote with dignity and grace. I hope all is well with you these days. Best of luck with the contest. Remain safe and enjoy the weekend.

Mike Gentile

Date: 12/11/2021 6:08:00 AM

Humor is the best medicine sometimes Jan! I think this poem is just awesome!! Happy Saturday xxoo

Deb M

Date: 12/10/2021 3:14:00 PM

Hey Jan….Beautiful sad and so very real for so many…..cancer sucks!! Little yet powerful write! Debx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 12/10/2021 1:31:00 PM

great alliteration. Best for a win. Hugs.

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/10/2021 1:30:00 PM

WoW! Jan, Your bite-size poem is moving and meaningful. The card and quote work so well with what you wrote. Best wishes in the contest. Well done. Have a nice day and weekend:-) Alexis