Melody

Compose a melody of all that makes you strong.
First, sing it for yourself; then give the world your song.



November 27, 2017, entered in Brian strand's 2 or 3 line poetry contest
   Placed  1st

February 5, 2022
entered in the Your Best Couplet # 4 Contest
Sponsor: L. Milton Hankins
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Kauffman Avatar
February 28, 2022 at 10:27 AM
Congratulations on your win Janice. What a wonderful poem about accepting our giftedness and then sharing it with the world. Love the song metaphor. Blessings of great melodies to you.
Goldsmith Avatar
February 25, 2022 at 12:42 PM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. Yes, sing and then give it away. Have a great/blessed day..................
Calasibetta Avatar
February 23, 2022 at 9:07 AM
Congratulations on your win in the contest. Charming couplet filled with a powerful message of being true to ourselves and finding our place in life. :)Paulette
Brul Avatar
February 23, 2022 at 5:51 AM
Spellbinding couplet..So soothing! CONGRATULATIONS. To my faves.
Canerdy Avatar
February 23, 2022 at 8:41 AM
JCB, thanks a million! Janice
Lillico  Avatar
February 23, 2022 at 4:57 AM
Love this one! Congrats!
Canerdy Avatar
February 23, 2022 at 8:41 AM
Thanks so much, Margarita. Janice
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 22, 2022 at 8:11 PM
I love this Janice. It is very deserving of your podium win. Congratulations! Blessings xxoo
Canerdy Avatar
February 22, 2022 at 8:40 PM
Thanks so much, Connie. Janice
Leiser Avatar
February 22, 2022 at 7:55 PM
Congrats on your poetic gem, Janice! Love it! :)
Canerdy Avatar
February 22, 2022 at 8:40 PM
Thanks so much, Laura. Janice
Hankins Avatar
February 22, 2022 at 6:10 PM
Congratulations on your spot in my couplet contest. I really enjoyed it, Janice and am so happy you submitted it.
Canerdy Avatar
February 22, 2022 at 6:56 PM
Milton, thanks so much for sponsoring and for my trophy! I am thrilled! Janice
Barden Avatar
December 9, 2017 at 4:39 PM
Congrats on your winning placement, Janice - blessings and best wishes! :-)
Canerdy Avatar
December 9, 2017 at 10:16 PM
Thanks so much, Greg! Janice
Lawless Avatar
December 7, 2017 at 7:19 PM
...even if one sings off key and loudly this is great advice....well done Janice.
Canerdy Avatar
December 7, 2017 at 8:27 PM
Thanks so much, John! Janice
Rodrigues Avatar
November 28, 2017 at 8:04 PM
Lovely, Janice! Congrats!
Canerdy Avatar
November 28, 2017 at 9:27 PM
Thanks so much, Kim! Janice
Dietrich Avatar
November 28, 2017 at 6:37 PM
This is so lovely. Congrats on a fine win.
Canerdy Avatar
November 28, 2017 at 9:28 PM
Thanks so much, Andrea! Janice
Callus Avatar
November 28, 2017 at 4:42 PM
It is only fair that you share, Janice:) In so doing you gained first place in this contest...congratulations! Regards // paul
Canerdy Avatar
November 28, 2017 at 9:29 PM
Thanks so much, Paul! Janice
Smith Avatar
November 28, 2017 at 2:11 PM
Congrats Janice :)
Canerdy Avatar
November 28, 2017 at 4:22 PM
Thanks, Gary! Janice
May Avatar
November 28, 2017 at 4:25 AM
Congrats on a fine win janice
Canerdy Avatar
November 28, 2017 at 8:20 AM
Thank you so much, Joseph! Janice
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April 27, 2016 at 11:17 PM
Janice, Congrats on your fine couplet win. LINDA
Canerdy Avatar
April 27, 2016 at 11:26 PM
Thank you, Linda. Janice
Scars Avatar
April 15, 2016 at 9:21 AM
Janice, congrats on your placement and thank you for being a part of my contest...:)-luloo
Canerdy Avatar
April 15, 2016 at 10:05 AM
Luloo, thank YOU for sponsoring. Janice
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