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4/7/2025 for Write Ten Beautiful Line Poetry Contest sponsored by Constance La France

I do admire the peaceful, mighty river, deep. My seething soul does not disturb its steady flow. On days where my lax conscience seems to be asleep, quietly and surely, it shows the way to go. In desperate times, I want to give up and weep, but following its banks, time passes, and I grow. And I'm so glad that by my side I'll always keep you, since I first espied your beauty long ago. Like a waterway flowing fin'lly to the sea, your unending patience has seen a change in me. 

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Date: 4/13/2025 8:19:00 PM
Beautiful! Congratulations on your win dear poet.Cheers!!!
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David Crandall
Date: 4/14/2025 10:03:00 AM
Thanks Thriveni!
Date: 4/13/2025 10:05:00 AM
- Life flows like a river... stopping a little here... and stopping a little there... the sound of the river is peaceful and calm, David :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs
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David Crandall
Date: 4/14/2025 10:03:00 AM
Hi Anne-Lise - thanks!
Date: 4/8/2025 9:33:00 AM
Hello David! a beautiful tribute to the power of nature and the transformative impact of companionship. I love how you compare the peaceful river to your own journey, illustrating the contrast between its steady flow and the turmoil within your soul. Your words convey a sense of gratitude and deep appreciation. Spring Blessings, My Friend, Daniel
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David Crandall
Date: 4/8/2025 4:16:00 PM
Hi Daniel, thanks for your kind comments! It's nice to know what I was trying for came across.
Date: 4/8/2025 7:42:00 AM
Ahh!!! A nice work. I enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing. Sara K
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David Crandall
Date: 4/8/2025 7:57:00 AM
Thanks Sara!

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