Carrie Richards Poet Senryu

Gallows of the Mind

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                    Behind concrete walls

                 Breaking the human shackles
                  
                     of man's ignorance


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For Abe's contest
'From a Birmington Jail'

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Margaret Foster May 12, 2010 at 6:04 PM congratulations Carrie. Lots of truth in your words. well done...margaret

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen May 12, 2010 at 3:58 AM Carrie, It's nice to see you here. Smiles and Congratulations on your success in the “From a Birmingham Jail” Contest sponsored by: Abe Lopez with this well said haiku. Your creativity radiates. Lovingly, Dane Ann

Jimmy Anderson May 11, 2010 at 1:37 PM Congrats on your win in the contest, Carrie...very nice job....Jimmy

Andrew Crisci May 9, 2010 at 10:05 AM Congratulations on your win, Carrie! Ignorance in our society is the cause of unrest and hatred. Your poem is very inspiring and revealing...bask in your glory. Have a wonderful Mother's Day. Love and admiration, Andrew.

Andrea Dietrich May 8, 2010 at 6:21 PM I really liked it. Congrats on your HM. LUv, andrea

James Fraser May 6, 2010 at 11:28 AM Clever take on the picture in Abe's fine contest Carrie. Many congratulations >> James

Linda-Marie Sweetheart May 5, 2010 at 8:23 PM Congrats on your HM Carrie in Abe's contest on MLK with this excellent expression of the photo presented.. enjoy your honor ..luv.. Linda-Marie

Abe Lopez May 5, 2010 at 8:06 PM Thank you for supporting my contest Carrie congrats on your HM. I hope your grandson had a great time at his birthday party!

Andrea Dietrich April 24, 2010 at 8:03 PM very nice, Carrie. (soupmail)

James Marshall Goff April 24, 2010 at 3:37 PM intense! introspective! jimbo

Amy Green April 24, 2010 at 12:27 AM Excellent Senryu for the contest!

Dr.Ram Mehta April 23, 2010 at 9:33 PM I enjoyed the philosophy of Dr. King. Good luck

John Beam April 23, 2010 at 8:55 PM great write hope you do well

Andrea Dietrich April 23, 2010 at 8:16 PM Nicely penned. I gotta get working on this one too!!!!

Sara Kendrick April 23, 2010 at 2:50 PM Great write that is thought provoking,...Keep the creative pen flowing..Sara

Michael J. Falotico April 23, 2010 at 1:21 PM Very to the point.. good read Carrie..