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Humana Desperata

Time stand still bestowing gifting grace letting radiance remain as age is shy, to chase the tiny wrinkle from the face and keep the sparkle youthful in the eye. 7/18/19 excerpt from Time Be Good written 6/2/19 Arbitrium Divisa 3 Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Gregory R Barden

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/19/2019 3:43:00 PM

A wonderful deserving Trophy win Janis! Congratulations! I had to go and read your poem that this was taken from and I loved it so much I faved it! I am so happy I got to read it because of this excerpt winning. xxoo

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 9/19/2019 5:21:00 PM

You are very welcome Janis. May I suggest that you include 'Time Be Good' at the bottom of this post so that other's may enjoy reading it too and not have to hunt for it. I am glad my comment brought you joy. xxoo

Janis Thompson
Date: 9/19/2019 4:11:00 PM

Connie, I am so happy that you found joy from this poem. That is our objective in writing. We always have an author's purpose for our reader. Your appreciation has brought tears to my eyes as I write this. Thanks ever so much for the Fave and your supportive comments. I hope you check your incoming.

Juliet Ligon

Date: 9/17/2019 9:48:00 PM

Beautiful piece. Congrats on your placement.

Janis Thompson
Date: 9/19/2019 4:11:00 PM

Thanks and I appreciate you stopping by. Janis.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/15/2019 7:34:00 PM

absolutely wonderful, Janis. Congrats on the trophy win!

Janis Thompson
Date: 9/19/2019 4:12:00 PM

Thanks Andrea.

John Lawless

Date: 9/15/2019 7:33:00 AM

Janis, they have creams and injections to do this.........and you have done it with a poem....

Janis Thompson
Date: 9/15/2019 9:43:00 AM

Only you John would think of that. LOL Thanks for your comments.

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/14/2019 7:22:00 PM

Such a beautifully wistful and elegant piece, Janis. Your artistry captured the encroaching enemy of our youth perfectly. Congratulations on your excellent trophy win! Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Janis Thompson
Date: 9/15/2019 10:45:00 AM

Thanks so much for your warm congratulations Susan.

John Hamilton

Date: 9/14/2019 8:20:00 AM

Congrats Janice

Janis Thompson
Date: 9/14/2019 1:47:00 PM

Thanks John.