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Longing For Peace, Not War

War
despised, feared
conquers, kills, sunders
people, countries, fragmented, torn
Hate

Peace
desired, embraced
liberates, nurtures, unites
people, countries, together, whole
Love

© Sandra M. Haight 2014 
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~2nd Place~
Contest: Cinquain
Sponsor: Dr. Ram Meta
Modern Cinquain - Word Count: 1-2-3-4-1
Judged 01/01/2015

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Poet Destroyer A Date: 1/16/2015 12:28:00 AM here I am smiling at you, and how nice you are replying to all my comments. :) Login to Reply

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 1/6/2015 12:33:00 AM I love yours, Sandra! It feels like I'm reading a peaceful protest against war...congrats! Hugs, Rhonda Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 1/6/2015 7:44:00 PM Thank you, Rhonda. I am so happy you liked it. Hugs, Sandra

Poet Destroyer A Date: 1/2/2015 11:15:00 PM SANDRA, Congratulations! :) A very deep "Longing, WIN." Always~ Linda Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 1/4/2015 10:48:00 AM Thank you, Linda. Yes, perhaps someday we'll get there. Hugs, Sandra

Barbara Gorelick Date: 1/2/2015 4:37:00 PM Different and I like that..congrats, I would have placed it on top. BG Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 1/2/2015 5:22:00 PM Hi Barbara, thank you so much for your generous comment and congrats! So nice of you to stop by! Sandra

Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/2/2015 2:02:00 PM Like how you did yours, sandra. Looks like he did not like traditional style though. Congrats on your well deserved win. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 1/2/2015 3:32:00 PM Thanks, Andrea. So much more can be expressed in the traditional, as you've said before. I appreciate your nice comments and support! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison Date: 1/2/2015 11:33:00 AM love your take on the theme going from war to peace - many congrats:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 1/2/2015 3:33:00 PM Thank you, Jan...yes, I chose the ultimate opposites for sure! Hugs, Sandra

Paul Callus Date: 1/2/2015 8:15:00 AM Lovely cinquain that longs for a transition from war to peace and love. All the best for 2015, and congratulations on this deserved win. // paul Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 1/2/2015 3:34:00 PM Thank you again, Paul...transition from war to peace and love...perhaps someday..Sandra

Kayod5 Kayode Date: 1/2/2015 3:05:00 AM Yes, peace is the word; congrats on the win Sandra...huggs Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 1/2/2015 3:35:00 PM Thank you so much, Kayod5. Yes, we can hope! Hugs, Sandra

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 1/1/2015 9:31:00 PM Wish you all the best of 2015. Congrats on your win in my contest, Sandra Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 1/2/2015 3:38:00 PM Once again, Dr. Ram, it was a pleasure to participate in your contest. Thank you for my nice placement. I enjoy working with the short forms too. Best wishes to you in the new year. Sandra

Andrea Dietrich Date: 12/15/2014 12:26:00 AM what a nice way to do his contest. I just didn't think outside the box and could not figure out how to do "longing" the modern way. Hope he does not mind I did traditional cinquain. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 12/18/2014 8:08:00 PM Hi Andrea, I believe it can be modern or traditional. Thanks for stopping by! Sandra

David Meade Date: 12/13/2014 10:32:00 PM well done -- may we always seek peace! Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 1/2/2015 3:40:00 PM Thank you, David...yes, a wish we hope someday will come true. Best wishes to you in the new year. Sandra

Brenda Meier-Hans Date: 12/13/2014 8:28:00 PM Two opposite Cinquain. Nicely done Sandra. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 12/14/2014 6:23:00 PM Thank you, Brenda, I'm getting to enjoy this form. Hugs, Sandra

Robert Stoner Jr Date: 12/13/2014 10:18:00 AM great message Sandra keep them coming,well written,tell the world Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 12/18/2014 8:09:00 PM Thank you, Robert...I hope someday...Peace everywhere... Thanks for stopping by with your support. Sandra