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From the Edge of the Shore

. I was holding your hand, …you were such a brave little knight… On that first day of kindergarten, ...as you walked out of sight Now, binoculars find you….standing proud in your whites… I can see you so clearly and my throat squeezes tight We have watched from the dock, from each shore of your life There are no words to tell you, how each moment shined bright ~ with bravado, and a winning smile, your spirit and courage, always shining ......................... Dedicated to my beloved grandson..who has just returned from deployment aboard the U.S.S. Truxtun

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 12/17/2011 11:14:00 AM
Wishing you Merry Holidays and happy New Year!!! Carrie, thank your for your contribution of precious seed to keep us safe in these trying times in your belove grandson. And thanks for the honor of reading you worthy poetry.Congrats on a worthy third place. Agape, Moses
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Date: 12/17/2011 6:53:00 AM
Proud Gran here ..nice winning write. Congrad's Happy Holy Days Light & Love
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Date: 12/16/2011 10:46:00 PM
Love this one Carrie. Well written. Congratulations
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Date: 12/16/2011 1:01:00 PM
Congratulations on your placement in Moses' "Retread" contest Carrie. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/8/2011 2:00:00 PM
I see you have not tryed ballad form I do so hope you try one for my contest Creepy Irish Critters! I am sure you can do it! [Above is a very sweet short write!] Light & Love
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Date: 9/3/2011 11:16:00 AM
Beautiful Carrie...bravado......congratulations on your poem's worthiness. Agape, Moses
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Date: 9/3/2011 10:24:00 AM
Many congratulations, Carrie : )
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Date: 9/3/2011 10:10:00 AM
Congratulations on your win!!!!--Lori
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Date: 9/3/2011 3:19:00 AM
A Sixth Place Win Congratulations. CR
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Date: 9/2/2011 12:57:00 AM
Carrie, what a touching tribute to your grandson. I saw him going into school... they grow so fast. May he be safe and return home soon. Love Lee
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Date: 9/1/2011 6:54:00 PM
Congrats on your win,Carrie,beautiful dedication blessings from Paul
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Date: 9/1/2011 4:01:00 PM
A lovely dedication and aptly titled Carrie, congratulations on your win in the contest.. Love Wilma
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Date: 9/1/2011 2:14:00 PM
Congratulations on your placement in Constance La France's "A Short Poem, Please" contest Carrie. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/1/2011 1:12:00 PM
A great poem for your grandson and I am sure you are proud. Congratulations are in order and your poem could just as well have been a first.. Joyce
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Date: 9/1/2011 11:33:00 AM
hey Carrie congrats on your win, must have been a very proud day..David
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Date: 9/1/2011 11:22:00 AM
Congrats Carrie on another wonderful win for excellent profound poetry luv.. and a special dedication to grandson serving to protect as my son does in Air Force.. he will be home Oct. 1st from Libya and this Mom is oh so happy ..prayers for your grandson too ...
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Date: 9/1/2011 11:02:00 AM
Congratulations on the win, Carrie
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Date: 8/31/2011 11:59:00 PM
Totally awesome write! I read the whole thing with the highest interest, you kept my attention piqued! Good luck in the contest!!
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Date: 8/31/2011 11:47:00 AM
Wonderful entry to the contest, short and sweet, Carrie
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