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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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April 8, 2012 at 2:28 PM
A great write Jack congrats on your win. Love Alexa
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April 5, 2012 at 9:18 AM
Fresh take on an old theme. Congratulations.
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April 5, 2012 at 8:10 AM
Jack gr8 one!!!!!!wow!!!!!!congrats on the placement in the "letting go" contest......~sashi
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April 5, 2012 at 7:49 AM
congrats Jack on a great win for letting go luv.. awesome as ever.. always enjoyable.. how are u luv?
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April 5, 2012 at 7:44 AM
Congratulations on your win in Lisa's "Letting Go" contest Jack. Love, Carol
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April 4, 2012 at 9:20 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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April 3, 2012 at 9:09 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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April 3, 2012 at 2:56 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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April 3, 2012 at 12:28 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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April 3, 2012 at 2:36 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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April 2, 2012 at 7:51 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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April 2, 2012 at 5:34 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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April 2, 2012 at 3:42 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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April 2, 2012 at 2:32 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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April 2, 2012 at 2:20 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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