Long Gone Tomorrows 8x8

As I search through the centuries
exploring ancient dynasties
This idea is sown in my head
To see the lives they led, instead
of records, names and dates and times
Imagining their storylines
Dreaming of their loves and sorrows 
Picturing long gone tomorrows

8x8 Poetry Contest
Sponsor: PS Awtry
Date: 8th November 2018
4th placement

Contest ALL YOURS (Jan 22)
Sponsor Brian Strand
N/A

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Date: 11/16/2018 11:18:00 AM
Back with more congrats, Ann.
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Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/16/2018 1:16:00 PM
Thank you so much Line for your congrats, kindest thoughts Ann x
Date: 11/13/2018 8:28:00 PM
I adore ancient history Ann so I loved your entry. Congratulations on your HM!
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Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/14/2018 12:49:00 AM
Thank you Connie, I appreciate your comments and congrats, kindest thoughts Ann x
Date: 11/13/2018 2:06:00 PM
A thought provoking piece Ann, many congratulations on your win :-) hugs Jan xx
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Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/13/2018 6:37:00 PM
Thank you Jan for your congrats, I was delighted to get an honorable mention. Kindest thoughts Ann x
Date: 11/13/2018 12:23:00 PM
Ann, congratulations on your beautiful poem and on your win. Thank you for entering the contest :)
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Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/13/2018 6:47:00 PM
Wow, thank you PS, I loved entering your competition and am feeling quite overwhelmed with all the lovely comments I have received after my win. Kindest thoughts Ann x
Date: 11/13/2018 12:12:00 PM
Back with well deserved congrats, Ann .
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Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/13/2018 6:48:00 PM
Thank you Line for returning with congrats, really appreciate it. Kindest thoughts Ann x
Date: 11/13/2018 12:06:00 PM
Very well done Ann. A thought-provoking use of these few lines.
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Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/13/2018 6:50:00 PM
Thank you so much Wendy, so nice of you to comment. Kindest thoughts Ann x
Date: 11/9/2018 5:53:00 PM
Nicely written, Ann! I enjoyed your poem. Good luck in the contest :)
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Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/9/2018 7:04:00 PM
Thank you Laura for your welcome comments, good to hear from you and sending kindest thoughts Ann x
Date: 11/8/2018 10:04:00 PM
Beautiful, Ann. Love it.
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Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/9/2018 1:17:00 AM
Thank you so much Line for your lovely comments. Keep safe and sending kindest thoughts Ann x
Date: 11/8/2018 8:48:00 PM
Nicely done, Ann, and it was not easy. So good luck in the contest! And I am glad you are jumping into these; it is so much fun for us, and helps us try new things!
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Date: 11/9/2018 1:15:00 AM
Wow, thank you so much Caren, I am loving the competitions and have found my poems have been succesful in some! Sending you love today, keep safe, Ann x
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