Life Is What You Make It

birth of a poem as beauty flutters forth. . . . the chrysalis’ death

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Date: 5/16/2015 11:51:00 AM
this is deep
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Date: 6/12/2014 2:59:00 PM
Here I was looking for what you made of life and this came as a surprise. Nice one very unique. love phyl
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Date: 5/21/2014 7:41:00 AM
Great interpretation; powerful image. Thanks for sharing!
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Date: 3/24/2014 1:21:00 AM
Death life and beauty 'eh.. well done dear poet, it has suspension and life well expressed here..' take care Andrea..)
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Date: 3/24/2014 1:20:00 AM
Death life and beauty 'eh.. well done dear poet, it has suspension and life well expressed here..' take care Andrea..)
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Date: 3/22/2014 9:49:00 PM
Hi Andrea, It was nice of you ta say hi a while back. I haven't been active lately. Every now and then, I check on my favorite poets. Beautiful Haiku. SandyIvy
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Date: 3/22/2014 7:20:00 AM
WOW!!!! A tiny poem with a BIG punch. Birth from death, beauty from nothing. Love it!!!!!
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Date: 3/21/2014 8:18:00 AM
Andrea; So few words - so much meaning. Thanks for sharing... Lucilla
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Date: 3/20/2014 2:20:00 PM
this is lovely Andrea ~SKAT~
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Date: 3/20/2014 11:02:00 AM
Can't have one without the other, eh. Deep. First rate. Love, daver
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Date: 3/19/2014 4:50:00 PM
Andrea, It is what it is, and I love what you made of this poem... Congrats. ~have a nice day~ <3 LINDA
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Date: 3/19/2014 8:47:00 AM
beautiful 'ku, andie... applause to you for a shining win!.. huggs
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Date: 3/19/2014 4:28:00 AM
- Congratulations on your winning poem in the contest: "Life is what YOU make it!" Sponsored by: Dave Wood. - Wonderful win, Andrea ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 3/19/2014 3:16:00 AM
A small picture worth a thousand words...Congrats dear friend - Tim
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Date: 3/18/2014 10:53:00 PM
Congratulations on your winning poem in the contest on Life, andrea
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Date: 3/18/2014 9:24:00 PM
Andrea, congrats on your winning poem. ~SKAT~
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Date: 3/18/2014 9:04:00 PM
And into the annuls of esteamed rebirth. I'm really starting to like haiku's. So much get's said with so few words. This extoles the spirit of a poet. Beautifully done Andrea. Peace. :)
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Date: 3/18/2014 9:04:00 PM
This is beautiful Andrea...and you always win among the top in my book...congratulations
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Date: 3/18/2014 8:26:00 PM
Only you can form a terrific haiku from two words for inspiration! Well done, Andrea!!!
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Date: 3/18/2014 6:30:00 PM
A beautiful haiku Andrea. Congrats on the win
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Date: 3/18/2014 5:54:00 PM
as beauty flutters forth..allows the mind to create its own vision..well said my friend..congrats on your win
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Date: 3/18/2014 12:44:00 PM
Oh very lovely! Good luck in the contest Andrea :) -Juli-Michelle
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Date: 3/18/2014 11:46:00 AM
Well written Madam...Super...Best wishes from India...
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Date: 3/18/2014 10:52:00 AM
Great image in this short poem! It is a great day for the Irish and there was a big parade down 5th Avenue as usual. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Date: 3/18/2014 8:32:00 AM
Ahh!!! Great comparison..Thanks for dropping by..Your comments show up when I need a word..Sara
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