Life and Breath

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first to take my breath I count each precious whisper ... as you take your last ~ 3rd Place ~ in the "Senryu About Greed, Lust Or Loss" Poetry Contest, Tania Kitchin, Judge & Sponsor. (Syllables = 5, 7, 5 - counted at HowManySyllables.com)

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/16/2019 6:13:00 PM

very beautiful, Greg. congrats and hi there!!! Hope you are getting through the week without too much hassle.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/16/2019 1:08:00 PM

A beautiful write! I find myself holding my breath as I read it! Congratulations!

Arturo Michael

Date: 7/16/2019 9:15:00 AM

Well done...

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/16/2019 8:30:00 AM

Reminded me of when my Mother passed away, a beautiful but sad image Gregory. Congrats on your win. Tom

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 7/16/2019 12:20:00 AM

Congratulations on your winning placement Greg.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 7/15/2019 6:56:00 PM

Greg, congratulations on your winning placement with your heartfelt senryu!

Line Gauthier

Date: 7/14/2019 3:15:00 AM

Soulful penning, Gregory.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 7/14/2019 8:06:00 AM

Many kind thanks, Line - blessings! :o) <3

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 7/14/2019 12:27:00 AM

Lovely poem about loss. GL in the contest.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 7/14/2019 8:06:00 AM

Thank you so much, Jeanne, that's very kind - blessings, my friend! :o) <3