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"To bear defeat with dignity, to accept criticism with poise, to receive honors with humility-  these are the marks . . .  of graciousness."

William Arthur Ward, Writer, 1921-1994

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I was not born a girl pleasant and kind, though, I was taught to be polite; but over the years manners and grace twined. I was not born a girl pleasant and kind, but these days I am graciousness inclined; oh yes- I have now found insight. I was not born a girl pleasant and kind, though, I was taught to be polite. ____________________________ November 09, 2020 Poetry/Triolet/Gracious Inclined Copyright Protected, ID 11-1303-553-09 All Rights Reserved, 2020, Constance La France Written for the Standard contest, Graciousness sponsor, Mohan Chutani, Judged 11/25/2020

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Date: 11/12/2020 1:59:00 AM
I love the saying about graciousness by William Arthur Ward and your poem for the contest is gracious, we all find ourselves sooner or later, mine was later, sad to say. Beautiful write - best of luck. Blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 11/12/2020 5:30:00 AM
Jennifer, thanks for the visit to my poem, I sort of evolved with the years, thanks for the compliment _Constance
Date: 11/11/2020 8:17:00 PM
Excellent triolet written on a thoughtful topic, how one may grow in graciousness. Janice
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Date: 11/12/2020 5:30:00 AM
Janice, thanks for the compliment and yes, I grew from a weed into a flower _Constance
Date: 11/11/2020 1:00:00 PM
Ahh!! You just grew into your great personality. Enjoyed reading your work. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara
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Date: 11/11/2020 3:19:00 PM
Sara, thanks for visiting. I have been on a long journey to find me _Constance
Date: 11/10/2020 4:56:00 AM
A lovely write and form to use for the contest. God bless you with a win dear friend.
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Date: 11/10/2020 6:01:00 AM
Gina, thank you for the visit and the lovely _Constance

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