Notes About The Poem

Inspired by:  Brian Strand's contest of North America

Awarded :  First Place

Lady of Grace

Each day I awake
Safe in your embrace
Spellbound again
By your beautiful face
Where I see my dreams traced 
In a magical place
North America –
My motherland
Lady of grace
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Jordan Avatar
September 13, 2008 at 6:57 PM
Elaine - wonderful poem - You always do this form such justice - i recieved your book and I am very impressed - Mine should get here any day and I'll sign and send yours out to you ok - Love you Elaine
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August 28, 2008 at 10:00 PM
I am with you all the way on this. The flow is very gracious. I see her beautiful face each day. Great job! ~Joseph
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August 26, 2008 at 7:23 PM
Wonderful poem. It's another example of your ablility to touch others with your words. Congratulations on placing first in Brian's contest. Well done my friend! Karen
Winter Avatar
August 26, 2008 at 6:11 PM
Warmest congrats dear Lainie on your well deserved First Place win in Brian's contest. Deeply beautiful. Love, Shar
Williams Avatar
August 18, 2008 at 10:42 AM
Simply Beautiful! Nicole
Winter Avatar
August 16, 2008 at 6:33 AM
Wow. Lainie you are so excellent at this form of poetry. Brilliant idea and so beautifully composed. Good luck! Love, Shar
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August 16, 2008 at 3:21 AM
Amen. What a wonderful poem of love for a land. Good luck, love Kristin
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