Forget-Me-Nots

I lie here in mourning exposed by dawn Spring’s forget-me-nots wither and wane like dwindling dreams of you
Written 5/25/20 for Emile Pinet’s Ninette Contest

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Date: 6/13/2020 10:17:00 PM
This is beautiful! Congratulations.
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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/14/2020 11:15:00 PM
Thank you, Rhoda! Rhonda xx
Date: 6/10/2020 12:31:00 PM
beautiful but sad imagery Rhonda, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/14/2020 11:15:00 PM
Thanks, Jan! Rhonda xx
Date: 6/10/2020 3:04:00 AM
This is beautiful, Rhonda! One of the best winning entries I have come across. ~ Congratulations on your podium finish. Regards // paul
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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/14/2020 11:15:00 PM
Thank you, Paul. I'm grateful for your kind comments! Blessings, Rhonda xx
Date: 6/9/2020 9:20:00 PM
Splendid expression. that's a gift to put words together like that. congratulations on your win.
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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/9/2020 11:10:00 PM
Thank you, Jeanne! That's very kind of you to say. :) Rhonda xx
Date: 6/8/2020 10:03:00 PM
Wow! Congrats! God bless you.
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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/9/2020 11:10:00 PM
Thank you, Beata! Rhonda xx
Date: 6/8/2020 9:13:00 PM
Superb imagery! It's like a glance of a masterpiece ! Congratulations...To my faves!
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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/9/2020 11:09:00 PM
Thank you, JCB. You are very kind! xx Rhonda
Date: 6/8/2020 7:51:00 PM
Rhonda, a fine sentiment of waning spring. Congrats for a fine win. Best. Mohan
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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/9/2020 11:08:00 PM
Thank you, Mohan! Rhonda xx
Date: 6/8/2020 6:56:00 PM
quite beautiful Rhonda...nicely written :)
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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/9/2020 11:08:00 PM
Thank you, David! Rhonda x
Date: 6/8/2020 6:20:00 PM
Congrats Rhonda for another win, this is a special write so much said with so few words!
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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/9/2020 11:08:00 PM
Thanks, John! The short forms are much more difficult for me. I guess I tend to be wordy :) Rhonda xx
Date: 6/8/2020 5:30:00 PM
I love your entry Rhonda. Congratulations on your podium win! xxoo
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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/9/2020 11:05:00 PM
Thanks so much, Connie! xx Rhonda
Date: 6/8/2020 3:18:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. A beautiful poem and picture. Enjoy your win and day..............
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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/9/2020 11:04:00 PM
Thank you, Paula! xx Rhonda
Date: 6/8/2020 2:30:00 PM
"dwindling dreams of you"...this is heartwarming Rhonda. Beautifully penned. Congratulations on your win :)
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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/9/2020 11:04:00 PM
Thank you, Aditi! xx Rhonda
Date: 6/8/2020 12:21:00 PM
Very touching, Rhonda. The perfectly named flower for a sad, evocative poem of loss. Nicely crafted, and a hearty congratulations for your podium win with Emile. No easy thing! Blessings ~ John
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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/9/2020 11:04:00 PM
Thank you, John! xx Rhonda
Date: 6/8/2020 10:33:00 AM
Such a beautiful, moving, expressively sad piece, Rhonda. CONGRATS on your win. Janice
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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/9/2020 11:02:00 PM
Thank you, Janice! Rhonda xx
Date: 6/8/2020 10:19:00 AM
Congratulations Rhonda, your poem has placed "Third" in my contest. Very well done my friend, Emile.
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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/9/2020 11:01:00 PM
Thank you, Emile! I'm honored by the placement :) xx Rhonda
Date: 5/30/2020 10:46:00 AM
Nice one. Best. Mohan
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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/30/2020 7:48:00 PM
Thank you, Mohan, for your kind words and supportive visits today. :) Blessings, Rhonda
Date: 5/28/2020 8:35:00 PM
absolutely beautiful ~
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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/30/2020 7:48:00 PM
Thank you, Line...xx Rhonda
Date: 5/26/2020 5:44:00 PM
Lovely writing Rhonda, such lovely picture you paint here.
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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/28/2020 4:06:00 PM
I'm grateful for your support, Gordon! xx Rhonda
Date: 5/25/2020 3:08:00 PM
this is lovely, rhonda! it's so nice to see you back on the soup again...
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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/25/2020 9:28:00 PM
Thank you so much, Ilene! I'm glad you visited...it's great to be on the soup again:)
Date: 5/25/2020 3:05:00 PM
Spellbinding little poem. A winner me thinks. Good luck in the contest Rhonda, xomo
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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/25/2020 9:32:00 PM
Thank you,, lovely lady...too kind:)
Date: 5/25/2020 2:05:00 PM
I love what you have here, yet I'm sadden by the meaning of your wake. I wish you the best in the contest and hope your day gets brighter. Deep -- love your words... "exposed by dawn " I find the line unique, clearly spoken imagery. Always a fan of your pen... always LINDA
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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/25/2020 9:23:00 PM
Thank you, Linda. I'm happy to get a visit from you :)
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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/25/2020 9:08:00 PM
Date: 5/25/2020 1:57:00 PM
Well thought and scribed! Congratulations! Aloha! Rico
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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/25/2020 9:02:00 PM
Thank you, Rico!
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