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I Am

I am the spark in a circle of fire Seasons lay upon me their stream. A lost balance walking on wire Fighting with breaths for a risen dream. I am the glory you are missing My name is carved on the earth's rock. I receive the audience clap or their hissing Hiding my smiles behind the hours of the clock. I am the train that searches for a stop. The last drop of rain in the winter's breeze. I own no country, no lows and no top As my body is shared between the seven seas. I am not one of many, yet not many as one. My hands have chosen to touch this only sky. For the silence of the moon and the laughter of the sun I stay safe from the storm, keeping my eyes dry.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 12/27/2010 5:40:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in Paula Swanson's "I Am...." contest Valeria. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/27/2010 11:58:00 AM
Good writing. I loved your 2nd to last line -- '..silence of the moon and the laughter of the sun.' Very good. Congratulations on your winning placement in the contest. Deb
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Date: 12/27/2010 12:22:00 AM
Love your imagery and thoughts in this one. A big congatulations to you. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 12/26/2010 5:39:00 PM
Congrats Valeria on your big win in the I Am contest with this exciting entry ... enjoy with luv and a Happy New Year too...
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Date: 12/26/2010 10:16:00 AM
Many congrats Valeria for bagging coveted spot in the contest with this thoughtful creation. Merry Christmas to you & your family. Luv/best wishes...Hitendra Mehta
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Date: 12/25/2010 6:43:00 PM
Congratulations on this third place win in the contest of Paula, valeria
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Date: 12/25/2010 5:15:00 PM
lovely in every way, valerie... congrats!!.. nette
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Date: 12/25/2010 4:54:00 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
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Date: 12/25/2010 11:27:00 AM
Congrats Valeria on your big win!
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Date: 12/25/2010 9:45:00 AM
I can relate to the isolation you describe in this incredible poem, Valeria. Congratulations on your win in Paula's contest. Have a Merry Christmas, Carolyn
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Date: 12/22/2010 5:25:00 PM
Wonderful entry to the contest. Good luck, valeria
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