Goldfish

Glass aquarium holds
                    golden fish, moving so 
                 gently, looking very 
              grand with their flowing fins,
           guaranteed to make one 
       glow, grateful for watching 
   God's beauty reflected.

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 3/12/2017 5:39:00 AM
A lovely little poem; I like how it all flows into one seamless narrative, but still manages to stick to the form. A well-deserved win!
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Date: 2/19/2017 7:55:00 AM
Lovely! Congrats!!
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Date: 2/10/2017 1:17:00 AM
Jo, this is a beautiful poem, well deserved placement :)
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Date: 2/9/2017 11:07:00 PM
Congrats Jo to win on your nice piece.
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Date: 2/9/2017 9:44:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Jo. Beautiful pleiades.
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Date: 2/9/2017 8:38:00 PM
This flows so lovely. You want to read it over and over. Graceful. Congratulations.
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Date: 2/9/2017 8:16:00 PM
I liked this one alot, Jo! Congrats on your win :)
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Date: 2/9/2017 7:42:00 PM
Congrats, Jo!
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Date: 2/9/2017 5:55:00 PM
Jo, your descriptive words flowed so smoothly and wonderfully portrayed your title. Congrats on your 2nd place win! Blessings, Kim
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Date: 2/10/2017 1:06:00 AM
Thank you very much, Kim:) all glory be to God alone:)
Date: 12/19/2016 10:23:00 AM
Nicely done Jo!! Good luck in the contest! Big Hugggs. Deb
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Date: 12/7/2016 4:51:00 PM
Such a lovely picture and tribute you created with these words, Jo. Best wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 12/4/2016 11:33:00 PM
Enchanting verse about enchanting creatures my dear friend, Jo. A 7 and a fave. Good luck always! Hugs!
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Date: 12/4/2016 8:28:00 AM
Beautifully said and the style added to the sense that even in simplicity there is so much more. God Bless.
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Date: 12/3/2016 9:20:00 PM
Hi Jo, Just to let you know, chapter two of, Out of the Darkness, has been posted. bfn. Elaine
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Date: 12/2/2016 4:21:00 PM
Such a Lovely verse, Jo. Also, thank you for stopping by and reading the first chapter of, Out of the Darkness. I hope to post chapter 2 soon. Busy with Christmas. I will let you know when I do. Elaine
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Date: 12/1/2016 9:41:00 PM
Absolutely great, Jo! Janice
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Date: 12/1/2016 7:38:00 PM
Ahhh, this is so Gorgeous. Yours and Jan's my favorites so far.
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Date: 12/1/2016 4:37:00 AM
small but beautiful ... should get a good placement ...
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Date: 12/1/2016 3:23:00 AM
- Shiny and lovely written, Jo :) - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 12/1/2016 1:41:00 AM
such a beautiful flow to your poem Jo good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan x
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Date: 12/1/2016 12:13:00 AM
Excellent Pleiades about goldfish, Jo! Good luck in the contest :)
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Date: 11/30/2016 9:22:00 PM
Amazing Jo. This was truly a wonderful piece of writing. I wish you much luck in the contest
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