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Just Stating the Obvious Poetry Contest Poetry Contest

I want to make myself clear, So all might understand I'll try to pen something here. Something that's not bland. I pick up my pen with a flourish. To try to make a stand. Thirty minutes later, The pen's still in my hand Poised over the paper Ignoring my command The pen would not flow Should I unhand The pen And let it lie low Amen. Amen, indeed Wake up, muse and write A great read One that inspires all to think Is, what I need Before I sink Into oblivion, As I state the obvious With good reason 23 April 2021 Just Stating The Obvious Poetry Contest Poetry Contest

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Date: 5/20/2021 4:03:00 PM
Congrats on your 1st place win, Shirley! Blessings, Kim M
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 6/24/2021 6:05:00 PM
Thank you Kim. Always a surprise to me to receive such lovely comments from other poets... Hope you are having a happy week... Shirley
Date: 5/18/2021 11:48:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brother Jacob's contest, Shirley.
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 6/24/2021 6:08:00 PM
Thank you Eve, For your encouraging comments and support on my simple poetry, it is much appreciated. Hope all is as well as can be for you and yours...
Date: 4/24/2021 3:46:00 AM
Imagine what a masterpiece you would have written if your Muse was not asleep! Hahaha! A wonderful, witty, and inspiring poem, dearest Shirley. Blessings
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 4/28/2021 5:20:00 PM
I think my muse suffers with constant tiredness and the brain has the same affliction. It was lovely to hear from you Demetrios, Thank you for generous comments. Blessings to you and your family.
Date: 4/23/2021 9:05:00 PM
I enjoyed the wit and humor of this poem so much. I think it'll be a winner-good luck! :D
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 4/28/2021 5:28:00 PM
So pleased that you enjoyed reading the poem, Evelyn. Thank you, for your encouraging comments. I hope you are having a pleasant day. Best wishes to you and yours... Shirley

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