Louis Braille

Blind; six dots helped others "see".


For Raul's contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009


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Date: 4/1/2010 9:38:00 PM
Well done!
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Date: 12/29/2009 5:09:00 AM
excellent inspiration, Barbara. congrats to you!
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Date: 12/28/2009 3:47:00 AM
Very good imagery here Barbara, You told a volume in 6 words. Well done....God Bless...Taz
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Date: 12/26/2009 10:51:00 AM
This was such a short, but wonderful tribute to one who opened the eyes to the blind! Well done, Barbara! ~ Love, Carrie
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Date: 12/26/2009 9:08:00 AM
I really liked this one the first time I read it. Congratulations on your win in Raul's contest. Keep up the good writing! Karen
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Date: 12/26/2009 5:12:00 AM
Barbara, many congratulations in your placing in Raul's fine contest. This is a fine example of your talent >> Merry Christmas to you and your family >> James
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Date: 12/26/2009 4:59:00 AM
AWESOME! Epigram, Barbara. Congrratulations on your well deserved win in Raul's contest. Wishing you all the very best in the New Year. Love, Lainie
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Date: 12/26/2009 12:46:00 AM
Congrats on your success in Raul's contest BG.Rgds Brian
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Date: 12/25/2009 11:06:00 PM
BG, Merry Christmas and congratulations on your success in my contest...Raul
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Date: 12/24/2009 11:58:00 AM
Very nice six word story, Barbara. Happy Christmas and New Year 2010 to you. Lovingly, Dane Ann
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Date: 12/24/2009 1:07:00 AM
Nice one BG.Thank you for your welcome comments..Rgds Brian
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Date: 12/23/2009 4:27:00 PM
What a wonderful tribute to someone that made life better for so many. I like the contrast of blind/see. Good luck in the contest. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas. Karen
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Date: 12/22/2009 8:36:00 PM
Good luck in Raul's "Six Word Masterpiece" Contest, Barbara! Peace and love, Audrey
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