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Facing Fear

The big cat followed close behind my trail It was dark and I had no light source My true love lived over the swamp Quicksand in places not known Her house ahead was dark I rapped and she smiled Please marry me I asked her in dread FEAR © Jun 06 2010 for Andrea's Etheree contest

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 6/21/2010 6:56:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Andrea Dietrich's contest "Etheree Me" Charles. Love, Carol

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 6/21/2010 1:48:00 AM

Well I'm hoping that fear turned to joy ;) but I have a feeling that it did--congrats to you for your win, Charles! --nikko :)

Joseph Spence Sr

Date: 6/20/2010 7:08:00 PM

I love this! Why be scared; just do it! Congratulations on your success in the contest. Blessings, Joseph

Joyce Johnson

Date: 6/20/2010 6:44:00 PM

But I bet it didn't take long to lose that fear. congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce

Date: 6/20/2010 12:26:00 PM

I bet many can relate to your words. You have me smiling. Congratulations on being a winner in Andrea's contest. Enjoy your success. I wish you many more. Karen

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/20/2010 3:53:00 AM

Charles I just loved the twist ending of this one, so I gave you a number 7 in my Etheree contest. Congratulations! andrea

Carrie Richards

Date: 6/7/2010 6:53:00 AM

How orginal!! I love this imaginative write!! I hope she said yes!!!! :)

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 6/7/2010 4:57:00 AM

All the best in the contest - nice expression