January Trees

Branches sway in the dark cold breeze Moving like they were in a freeze Colorful they once were Their beauty puts me on my knees Never did they want to displease Dormant they are for sure
Russell Sivey Entrant into Black Eyed Susan's "Your favorite tail rhyme, past or present" contest 11/15/2012

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Date: 12/7/2012 11:07:00 AM
Congratulations on your super win in Susan's "Tail Rhyme" contest Russell. Love Carol
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Date: 12/7/2012 9:36:00 AM
Congrats on your winning work.Very descriptive scene.It is a sad time for the stark naked trees..Sara
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Date: 12/4/2012 5:02:00 PM
Russell, congratulations, with your wonderful poem..pd
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Date: 12/4/2012 1:43:00 PM
Congratulations Russell I see you are in the winners circle again and well deserved xx
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Date: 12/4/2012 9:41:00 AM
congrats Russell luv on a splendid write and win .. perfect tail-rhyme my friend ..
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Date: 12/4/2012 8:34:00 AM
Well done Russell, I enjoyed this poem, congrats.
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Date: 12/4/2012 7:37:00 AM
Very nice Tail rhyme here Russell!Congrats on your win.
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Date: 11/16/2012 11:35:00 PM
This is very nice, Russell. A good theme to use too.
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Date: 11/16/2012 12:21:00 PM
I know I haven't been around much lately been very busy, I miss reading your poems, they are always so full of emotion.. Nicely done my friend hope to chat soon. hugs cory
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Date: 11/16/2012 10:27:00 AM
Beautiful, Russell. I like "never did they want to displease". So aim to please. The nature of our universe! Enjoyed.
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Date: 11/16/2012 9:53:00 AM
A brilliant write Rusty,Reminds me of the silent sentinals that wait to get dressed. A wonderful entry for the contes with all my best wishes! Love, Lizzie
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Date: 11/16/2012 9:17:00 AM
BEAUTIFUL IMAGERY HERE!!Love it!
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Date: 11/16/2012 7:55:00 AM
Well done Russel, I will have to try out this style.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/16/2012 10:29:00 AM
surprisingly I tried this style before and forgot.
Date: 11/16/2012 6:34:00 AM
Great work that you have entered into the contest..Reads like a winner to me..Good luck ...Thanks for the kind reviews of my work..Sara
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Date: 11/16/2012 12:55:00 AM
fascinating imagery and a great entry for Susan .. most creative theme ..we have severe damage to our oak and mimosa trees but think by Spring they will flourish with TLC .. a stupendous write my friend .. such a joy to read beautiful heartfelt poetry from u luv ..
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