Love Is

Love is the cacophony of life, the stillness of your lover’s breath in sleep, the boa constrictor hug of a grandchild, and the outstretched arms of Christ. 8/6/2018 2nd place/multiple placements Faraz Ajmal’s A four line poem on what is love poetry contest

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Reta Pruitt

Date: 8/25/2018 7:03:00 PM

Thank you for such a deep understanding of what love is. God bless and congratulations on your win..Reta

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/25/2018 7:45:00 PM

God bless you too! Thank you <3

Kenisha Shines

Date: 8/15/2018 4:48:00 AM

Congratulations on your win,enjoyed reading your poem.have a great day!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/15/2018 7:11:00 AM

Thanks, Kenisha!

Susan Gentry

Date: 8/11/2018 2:29:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. These are definitely wise words with strong imagery. Enjoyed.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/11/2018 5:50:00 PM

Thank you, my friend!

Winged Warrior

Date: 8/10/2018 1:03:00 AM

Words well written my friend...and congrats!!! on your fine placement, Kim...love & light...^WW^

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/10/2018 7:21:00 AM

Love and light to you, WW! Thank you!

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 8/9/2018 8:45:00 PM

Sincere congratulations on your win in Faraz's contest, Kim - blessings and best wishes ... keep up the great work, my friend! :-)

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/9/2018 9:10:00 PM

Thank you, Greg! Hugs and blessings...Kim

Sandra Haight

Date: 8/9/2018 6:52:00 PM

You covered so much about 'what love is' in so few words, Kim. Congratulations on your fine placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/9/2018 6:58:00 PM

Thank you, my friend!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/8/2018 2:24:00 PM

This is so beautiful it brought tears Eve. I am faving it! Congratulations on your second placement. I feel honored to be in your company! : )

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/8/2018 2:25:00 PM

Thank you, Connie! Hugs...Kim

Faraz Ajmal

Date: 8/8/2018 12:41:00 PM

In four lines, you have explained four different tyoes of love and each are unique and good in their own way, your every single line was beautiful than the other, good luck and many congratulations on your wonderful 2nd position in my contest, good luck and have a really nice day

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/8/2018 2:25:00 PM

Thanks so much, Faraz! :)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/7/2018 2:39:00 AM

I love line 3, because those hugs are indeed fierce sometimes. This poem is a winner, Kim.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/7/2018 4:21:00 AM

Thank you, Caren! :)

Susan Ashley

Date: 8/6/2018 8:51:00 PM

Just beautiful and heartwarming on every level, Kim! Best wishes for a win.. ~Susan

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/6/2018 9:23:00 PM

Thank you, Susan!

Line Gauthier

Date: 8/6/2018 6:48:00 PM

Lovely, Kim. Well penned.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/6/2018 6:55:00 PM

Thank you, Line! Hugs...Kim

Sylvia Coulstock

Date: 8/6/2018 6:34:00 PM

You’ve covered it all Kim,short but definitely strong and emotional.I especially loved your “boa constrictor hug” such an appealing image. A favourite for me.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/6/2018 6:55:00 PM

Thank you, dear Sylvia!