Mistakes

I heard the thunder
above my contented place
as I accepted the sunshine
and left home
without an umbrella.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Merryman Avatar
April 4, 2014 at 9:05 PM
The weather is tricky! Congrats on your win, Nikkia! Love Kim
Roberts Avatar
April 5, 2014 at 8:10 AM
Kim, thank you! It reminds me of that old quote: "Success is when PREPARATION meets opportunity." We've got to be prepared, less we fail. Love ya!
Kendrick Avatar
April 4, 2014 at 3:59 PM
Ahh!! Wonder if it rained..Way to go with this winning work..Congrats..Sara
Roberts Avatar
April 4, 2014 at 4:02 PM
It was a downpour, Sara! (smile) Thanks for the congrats. All the best to you and with your writing.
A  Avatar
April 3, 2014 at 10:26 PM
NIKKIA, congrats on your AWESOME win. .. Luv ~SKAT~
Roberts Avatar
April 4, 2014 at 4:01 PM
Thanks Skat!!! Love you too!!
A   Avatar
April 3, 2014 at 12:32 PM
Nikkia, :) Congratulations, wonderful winning Umbrella poem. Enjoyed my BFF's winning list..... luv LINDA
Roberts Avatar
April 3, 2014 at 3:45 PM
Hey YOU! We're gonna be BFF's before it's all over...just you wait and see! :-)) You're amazing, thanks.
Mehta Avatar
April 3, 2014 at 5:00 AM
My congratulations for writing this lovely poem, enjoyed it, nikkia
Roberts Avatar
April 3, 2014 at 3:44 PM
Dr. Ram! Thank you! I appreciate your support so much.
Andresen Avatar
April 2, 2014 at 11:35 AM
- Hey Nikkia - Congratulations on your win in "Umbrella" contest Sponsor Leonora Galinta - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Roberts Avatar
April 3, 2014 at 3:43 PM
Thank you!! We are all in this together. So grateful to share my gift within a safe space.
Gasun Avatar
April 2, 2014 at 10:46 AM
My warm and hearty congratulations on this brilliant piece and win my dear friend Nikkia ! Thank u so much for your loving support. More blessings! Biggest hugs! Love lots always, Leonora
Roberts Avatar
April 3, 2014 at 3:42 PM
Leonora, a pleasure to come into community with you. Thanks for the kind words. Onward and Upward! :)
Holley Avatar
March 29, 2014 at 7:59 PM
This it really good. I love it. x
Roberts Avatar
April 3, 2014 at 3:32 PM
Thank you! :-)
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