sara Etgen-Baker Poet Verse

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poem submitted to "Six and Seven" poetry contest, Nette Onclaud, sponsor, 4/19/2026

FOG IN THOSE EYES

remove cataracts of prejudice from those eyes;  
let truth cut through comfort’s easy lies;  
let not bias flatten people into shapes;  
let not fear sharpen shadows into threats;  
let not judgment wound others without cause;  
let courage remove prejudice from those eyes.

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Andrea Dietrich April 29, 2026 at 1:30 PM Well done, Sara. Congrats

Karen Jones April 29, 2026 at 12:40 PM Great advice! Congratulations on your win!

Paula Goldsmith April 20, 2026 at 1:20 PM What a creative write with a great picture. I enjoyed this read. Great Ending... "Good Luck" I did, "BRACELET OF STARS." Have a lovely day writing away............ sara Etgen-Baker April 24, 2026 at 3:57 PM thanks, dear Paula, for you always kind and encouraging comments. best of luck with your contest entry

Eve Roper April 19, 2026 at 8:45 PM very well said, sara Etgen-Baker April 24, 2026 at 3:57 PM thanks, dearest Eve.

Paige Hind April 19, 2026 at 8:36 PM very truthful and right sara Etgen-Baker April 24, 2026 at 3:58 PM thanks, Paige, you're always most kind

Line Gauthier April 19, 2026 at 5:40 PM lovely ~ the alliteration contributes lot to the silky smooth flow ~ sara Etgen-Baker April 24, 2026 at 3:58 PM aww, thanks for your kind words...wishing you well