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Life and Death

Her eyes blinked then fluttered She was awake We rushed over weeping tears of relief Another family passed in the hall Huddled as one we noticed they wept too

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John Lawless

Date: 12/8/2017 3:36:00 AM

Tim, this beautifully captures the "two sides of tears". Excellent write

Line Gauthier

Date: 12/7/2017 11:27:00 PM

Congrats, Tim. Beautifully subtle with lots of emotion.

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 10/1/2017 8:44:00 PM

Blessings and congratulations on your well-deserved win, my friend! :-)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/1/2017 1:45:00 PM

OMG this is wonderful Tim! It immediately brought tears to my eyes. It certainly deserves to be on the winning list. Congratulations! : )

Constance La France

Date: 9/29/2017 6:23:00 PM

Tim, congratulations on your win with this emotional write !

Francis J Grasso

Date: 9/29/2017 9:06:00 AM

Congratulations, Tim. ...Fran53e

Jean Murray

Date: 9/29/2017 8:54:00 AM

As a midwife I have witnessed similar scenes Tim. The joy of birth and the grief of intrauterine death. Amazing poem depicting so much in so little words. Congratulations on your win.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/31/2016 9:19:00 AM

- A great choice of your poems Tim, congratulations - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sandra Haight

Date: 7/30/2016 7:33:00 PM

Tim, a very powerful contrast of emotions. congratulations on your podium win in Eve's the New/Old 2 contest! Sandra

Eve Roper

Date: 7/30/2016 3:02:00 PM

Congratulations on you win, Tim! Hugs Eve

Caroline Cécile Delacroix

Date: 10/2/2012 9:50:00 PM

Very nicely written, Tim! Love it. The emotion are felt through the lines! well done! Caroline. :)

Apoorva Patrikar

Date: 9/30/2012 12:57:00 AM

this poem drives me speechless...

Kathryn Collins

Date: 8/26/2012 11:16:00 AM

Dear Tim - What an impact. I'm at a loss for words. love, Kathy

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/23/2012 9:17:00 PM

Tim,,, Congratulations with your win, in Brian's contest. Enjoyed stopping by~ PD

Sherese Gooden

Date: 8/22/2012 6:20:00 AM

Congratulations on your win, Tim. Beautiful write.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 8/21/2012 8:24:00 PM

Congrats on your awesome first place win, Tim! You are fast becoming one of my favorite poets. The raw emotion and honesty in your writing brings me back for more. Love and Blessings, Rhonda

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/21/2012 3:38:00 PM

Congrats on your win..Sara

Joann Grisetti

Date: 8/21/2012 3:13:00 PM

A great double tetractys. Congratulations on your win.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 8/21/2012 10:07:00 AM

congrats Tim on a super win for this marvelous write luv.. so happy to hear from u again.. football season in full swing now.. go GIANTS..

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 8/21/2012 8:04:00 AM

Many congratulations on your win Tim xx

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 8/21/2012 5:41:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Brian's "#198" contest Tim. Love, Carol

Doreen Wright

Date: 8/20/2012 8:52:00 PM

Oh WOW!! This is awesome and worth your victory!! Congrats Tim!!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/20/2012 7:51:00 PM

I sure remember this one. BIG congrats on a well deserved win!

Carrie Richards

Date: 8/20/2012 2:31:00 PM

Wow........another stunning poem, Tim. Again you have grabbed my attention and my emotions. You are a wonderful observer of the human heart. (on a roll, you are!!!)

Harry Horsman

Date: 8/20/2012 5:27:00 AM

brilliant aspect of opposite situations, Tim. wonderful poem.