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Holding On

the little man who sold balloons was blown away by gales he flew across the sea that night and ended up in wales he soared above a field of sheep balloons deflating fast and held on tightly to those strings afraid to land at last the moral to this tale of woe it’s always painful letting go for lisa’s contest

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Date: 4/8/2012 2:28:00 PM
A great write Jack congrats on your win. Love Alexa
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Date: 4/5/2012 9:18:00 AM
Fresh take on an old theme. Congratulations.
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Date: 4/5/2012 8:10:00 AM
Jack gr8 one!!!!!!wow!!!!!!congrats on the placement in the "letting go" contest......~sashi
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Date: 4/5/2012 7:49:00 AM
congrats Jack on a great win for letting go luv.. awesome as ever.. always enjoyable.. how are u luv?
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Date: 4/5/2012 7:44:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Lisa's "Letting Go" contest Jack. Love, Carol
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Date: 4/4/2012 9:20:00 AM
This is adorable. A sure winner. I don't remember who is sponsoring this contest but I hope they see the greatness here. I wish you and Sue a happy and beautiful Easter. Love, Joyce
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Date: 4/3/2012 9:09:00 PM
Jack, this is VERY creative!!! One of my faves from you. wow. And whatever contest is this? I don't believe I know!!!
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Date: 4/3/2012 2:56:00 PM
This one really gave me a giggle Jack. Great little limerick with really good imagery. Loved it. Good luck in the contest. God Bless and HAPPY EASTER, jb
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Date: 4/3/2012 12:28:00 PM
Hello,Jack,, this is a very fun image,, until you have to let go..you know everything that goes up..must come down,..,, WHY???? enjoyed,,always~ your little pd
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Date: 4/3/2012 2:36:00 AM
Wow, this is a wonderful tale about not letting go! I wasn't expecting this poem as an entry into the letting go contest until I got to the end! Very splendid write my friend! I really enjoyed your poem that I have read this very early morning! You have written an extraordinaire of a write! Great Work!!
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Date: 4/2/2012 7:51:00 PM
Jack, this is so cute, and has such a nice flow to it. I enjoyed reading it. Best wishes in the contest. Hope your hand is healing well. Love, KIm
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Date: 4/2/2012 5:34:00 PM
Hi Jack! This is a great write and I think you will do very well in the contest! It is painful letting go sometimes...best of luck!
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Date: 4/2/2012 3:42:00 PM
Well-written poem, I enjoyed reading it. The little man held on tightly to those strings afraid to land at last, he finally made his destiny and was afraid to let go. (smile) I hope this poem win the contest! it is good!
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Date: 4/2/2012 2:32:00 PM
Jack, Hope u are dong great!! :) This is adorable with its moderate tempo!...Love the English twist too! Suave! Gwendolen
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Date: 4/2/2012 2:20:00 PM
a super write on the theme Jacxk.. how are u feeling luv? had my first therapy session .. tearful ..oh.. ggod luck in contest luv..
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