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Hold Up the Sky

Hold up the sky little bird Have you not heard Our world is falling down The forests are gone The weather is wrong The oceans have all but drowned Hold up the sky little bird At least till you've heard The last earthbound poet expound 3/11/19 Pick A Title, Vol.2 - Rhyme - Poetry Contest Title Chosen: Hold Up The Sky Sponsored by Edward Ibeh

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Date: 3/16/2019 7:10:00 PM
Wonderful, reminds me of my poem "Little Bird"
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Date: 3/15/2019 4:47:00 PM
BRILLIANT! A winner in my books Miss Mo! Truly brilliant!!!!!!!! XOX
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 3/16/2019 9:26:00 AM
Thank you my dear! I hope the sponsor thinks so ;) xomo! <3
Date: 3/14/2019 10:47:00 AM
A modern classic. Really. Get it published somewhere fast! A FAVE too. Best wishes, gw
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 3/14/2019 3:41:00 PM
The sweetest thing to say! Thank you my dear friend. Hugs comrade <3 xomo!
Date: 3/12/2019 4:26:00 PM
Nicely done,Maureen, best wishes for the contest.. : ) Hugs Eve ~`*
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 3/13/2019 2:56:00 PM
Thank you Eve :) xomo!
Date: 3/12/2019 4:09:00 PM
Original! enjoyed reading, BG
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 3/13/2019 2:56:00 PM
Thank you Barbara :) xomo!
Date: 3/12/2019 3:10:00 PM
let us hope for better times, maureen...lovely piece which makes me think the bird is a dove of peace...huggs
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 3/13/2019 2:55:00 PM
Thank you Nette! :)) xomo!
Date: 3/12/2019 10:44:00 AM
Excellent, creative fulfilling of the prompt, Maureen. Janice
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 3/12/2019 1:02:00 PM
Thank you Janice :) xomo
Date: 3/12/2019 9:29:00 AM
What a way to describe climate change. Nicely done.
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 3/12/2019 10:05:00 AM
Thank you Bette! I do find the theme creeps into my poetry often ;) xomo!
Date: 3/12/2019 7:38:00 AM
Excellent poetry..so much said in so few words. A win for you, Maureen.
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 3/12/2019 8:18:00 AM
Thank you Vijay :) xomo!
Date: 3/12/2019 6:49:00 AM
Sweet, simple, sad. I like it.
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 3/12/2019 8:17:00 AM
Thank you Agnes :)
Date: 3/12/2019 4:17:00 AM
I think Edward will enjoy this as much as I did Mo. Best of luck! : ) xxoo
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 3/12/2019 8:17:00 AM
Thank you Connie! Enchanté :))) xomo!
Date: 3/12/2019 1:29:00 AM
That poor little bird; I wonder how heave the sky really is? I hope his friends arrive soon to help. This was really a unique view. Luv it, "fav'd" it.
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 3/12/2019 8:15:00 AM
Thank you M.L., wasn't sure where this one was going to go, just had to be "little bird"... It is growing on me, rereading today, I'm elated you love it :))) xomo!
Date: 3/12/2019 12:03:00 AM
I enjoyed this, the closer we get to st paddys I might be asking you hold me up too!!
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 3/12/2019 8:11:00 AM
Can't really drink, don't drive, I'll be your designated holder upper if you like ;)
Date: 3/11/2019 11:29:00 PM
Simply wonderful Maureen. As the seas rise send out a bird to bring back an olive branch by chance.
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 3/12/2019 6:50:00 AM
I better get me some homers, my doves are useless ;) Thank you my friend, the contest prompts do help jumpstart a sluggish muse. xomo

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