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For cinquain contest on longing

Longing: Lust and Love

Longing
Biological imperative
Driven to reproduce
The desire to take
Lust
Longing
Spiritual connectivity
Not selfishly motivated
The desire to give
Love
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Johnson-Saunders Avatar
January 6, 2015 at 12:42 AM
One of my favorites, Mark...congrats on your first place win!! Hugs, Rhonda
A   Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 11:14 PM
Mark,, Congratulations! :) A very deep "Longing, WIN." Always~ Linda
Gorelick Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 4:33 PM
Longing, lust and love..you had a winner from the start. Congrats. BG
Dietrich Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 1:58 PM
What i was implying: saving the best for last!
Dietrich Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 1:58 PM
I like how you did two types, and put the good one last! Congrats for your well deserved win.
Allison Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 11:29 AM
many congrats on your win mark:-) Hugs jan xx
Callus Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 8:00 AM
Hi Mark...may I first of all wish you all the best for 2015. Read your clever Cinquain...like the way your present the two contrasting images. Congrats on your merited 1st placing. // paul
Kayode Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 2:58 AM
Great work Mark , congrats on the win...huggs
Mehta Avatar
January 1, 2015 at 9:29 PM
Wish you all the best of 2015. Congrats on your win in my contest, Mark
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
December 16, 2014 at 12:27 AM
Wise words with great insight, Mark! The similarities and differences are in the underlying motivation...good luck in the contest...hugs, Rhonda
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