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Essence of Soft Shadows

Life holds a spectrum of possibilities Live it in the moment and ride it into the sunset Dipping my pen into my soul I give words to my thoughts, allowing the sun to shine upon my writing Not letting images darken my future as a storm of thoughts steal my mind Consuming me with a need to know Wanting only shades of excellence, shining light into all darkness not to be overcome by a fool's journey Remember with every downpour there is a rainbow chasing it's beauty so I wont get caught up in a downward spiral Strength is in love as it brings color to my soul With my heart left open none can take from me A hand up does not bring me down rather it lifts me higher Welcoming others inside my heart, Opening myself to those possibilities And if color is absent i still have The Essence of Soft Shadows 2nd place N/A 10/3/2019 Your Best Poem That is Trophy Worthy (Premiere Contest Trophy) Contest 2 Contest Judged: 10/3/2019 Sponsored by: Tania Kitchin I believe it is trophy worth N/A Contest:wow me Sponsored: Nina Parmenter Date:8/22/19

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Na Na

Date: 12/22/2019 3:25:00 PM

Congrats on your winning poem Brenda

Brenda Chiri
Date: 12/22/2019 3:32:00 PM

Thank you gregory!

Edward Ibeh

Date: 12/22/2019 3:22:00 PM

Wow, hard to believe this splendid poem got N/A twice! Well, 3rd time's the charm, as they say! Congrats, Brenda:-)

Brenda Chiri
Date: 12/22/2019 3:25:00 PM

Thank you Edward I really appreciate that!

John Hamilton

Date: 12/22/2019 2:10:00 PM

Hard to believe this poem received not one but two N/A'S, must be disheartening not this time, no way this is a beauty, congrats on a fine win Brenda!

Brenda Chiri
Date: 12/22/2019 3:01:00 PM

Wow John thank you! I was about to give up on this poem! Lol! You have gave me my hope back! Haha!

Paul Callus

Date: 8/23/2019 11:38:00 AM

You have wowed me by this lovely poem, Brenda! Bemoaning our bad fortune does not help; best to leave the darkness of sadness and go out into sunlight where hope awaits. A fav for me. ~Warm regards // paul

Brenda Chiri
Date: 8/23/2019 11:41:00 AM

Ah Paul thank you so much! And that is what I have done! No more darkness for me I came back not to moan and groan but to be better! I appreciate your kind words!;)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/23/2019 12:54:00 AM

I hope Nina is wowed by this awe inspiring poem Brenda. I certainly was! I love the way you laid your heart bare before us. Beautiful! : ) xxoo

Brenda Chiri
Date: 8/23/2019 12:58:00 AM

I hope so too Connie! I guess that is a plight of a poet! The heart always seems to shine through! Thank you so much!;)

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 8/22/2019 3:23:00 PM

Such a beautiful piece Brenda, giving it great imagery with a great expression of words along the way. poetry hugs, Gordon

Brenda Chiri
Date: 8/23/2019 12:57:00 AM

Gordon I really appreciate how you always come and give me a boost of confidence! Thank you!;)

John Gondolf

Date: 8/22/2019 12:25:00 PM

A beautiful write, Bren, a reflection of the poetess herself. All my best. Hugs, John

Brenda Chiri
Date: 8/23/2019 12:56:00 AM

Lol thank you so very much John!;)

John Hamilton

Date: 8/22/2019 11:00:00 AM

This is simply beautiful Brenda, uplifting write that will certainly WOW the contest sponsor, loved this one!

Brenda Chiri
Date: 8/22/2019 12:01:00 PM

John thank you so much! Your words help me to strive to be more than I thought possible! ;)

Chris Green

Date: 8/22/2019 10:53:00 AM

Absolutely beautiful. Best wishes in the contest

Brenda Chiri
Date: 8/22/2019 12:02:00 PM

Thank you Chris and good luck to you too!;)

Winged Warrior

Date: 8/22/2019 6:34:00 AM

I'm wowed! I'm wowed!...the essence of soft Bren..my sissy...beautiful on the inside as well as the outside...loved every word...a super fav...bro bro :o)

Brenda Chiri
Date: 8/22/2019 6:38:00 AM

Ah bro bro thank you so very much!;) love ya bro!;)