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Gratitude

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Anonymous in a pier, no one in sight. My dry soul needing repair, pagan eyes dipped in blunt air nothing seems right. Waters fold like requiem weeds all prayers lost. Raking sands of hope’s dragged sails, As blackness opens lonely nails alone almost. Until, a gentle drifting of scent and time, fireflies’ gratefully rafting on buoyant bay alighting , a bird tweet chime. Delicate breeze touches me with floral wraps. To let praise calm my sea, Glitters of blessings rush free fill vacant gaps. To seize these miracles tended in wrapped splendor. Thank you, small pleasures gifted flowing with earth’s brew tasted, I surrender. My wish to touch all hours with God’s soft tone, on people and stray flowers. For dark and light are showers of grace evensong. -------- © copyright ~Nancy Jones’ Contest: Gratitude ~

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 10/30/2011 12:36:00 AM
Awesome write,Nette.Congratulations on your well deserved win in the "Gratitude"contest by Nancy.keep flying......
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Date: 10/28/2011 4:21:00 PM
Congrats on your winning work..Sara
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Date: 10/28/2011 2:27:00 PM
So many lately are sad..I hope you are ok? Sorrow can be at least a well known place Congrad's [worn like a favorite slipper?] Light & Love
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Date: 10/27/2011 7:03:00 PM
an amazing write dear friend and a deserving first place..congrats to u..hugs and luv, jag
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Date: 10/27/2011 1:21:00 PM
Congrats Nette deservedly first spot,blessings from Paul.
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Date: 10/27/2011 11:59:00 AM
Congrats on 1st Place, nette. Nice going. luv Ralph
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Date: 10/27/2011 10:58:00 AM
Nette congrats on first place win. Well deserved.
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Date: 10/27/2011 10:27:00 AM
Congrats Nette luv on first place win again with stupendous poetry my friend.. luv..
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Date: 10/27/2011 5:25:00 AM
Congratulations on your 1st Place win in Nancy's "Gratitude" contest Nette. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/26/2011 8:16:00 PM
Great WIN..with a great Write!!!Valerie
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Date: 10/26/2011 6:50:00 PM
Ya got me with the stray flowers, sistah. Thank you for being~N
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Date: 10/26/2011 7:05:00 AM
GREATLY WRITING, NICE INSPIRATION NETTE. I AM GRATITUDE TO GOD FOR YOUR TALENT.
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Date: 10/21/2011 10:44:00 AM
GOOD LUCK IN THE CONTEST,..P.D.
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Date: 10/20/2011 9:47:00 PM
Nette, that final stanza just sings with beauty. Good luck in nancy's contest.Sure to be a hit!
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Date: 10/15/2011 4:39:00 PM
Your gratitude shines in this Nette, The "splendor and surrender" rhyme lifted me, don't know why but these kinds of words always do. Special my dear :)
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Date: 10/14/2011 8:18:00 PM
superbly crafted creation for this competition with much gratitude for a refreshing read Nette luv.. good luck in the contest my friend...
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Date: 10/14/2011 8:01:00 AM
This is beautiful. Even more beautiful than mine, can you believe it? Tony
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Date: 10/13/2011 8:57:00 PM
enjoyed reading..interesting write in your unique style, deep and captivating, nette, luv
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Date: 10/13/2011 5:10:00 PM
Wow nette, this is a fabulous write. Not only did I really enjoy the poem but also liked the rhyming scheme! Wonderful descriptions captivating me and bringing me to awe and giving me inspiration! What a glorious piece of art!!
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Date: 10/13/2011 2:47:00 PM
nice........reminds me of song "allelulia" in french by nana mouskouri......which i always loved................probably would have won #1 in nancy's contest if my poem wasn't entered.....sorry N ( i predict i will be 6cm ABOVE this time haha)
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Date: 10/13/2011 11:58:00 AM
Just Amazing Nette!Best wishes~
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Date: 10/13/2011 11:57:00 AM
Beautiful Nette. I just had to favorite this one. Thank you for all you say and do my friend. Love, Carol
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