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My Life

I trickled quietly, a fresh sweet stream, then gushed with glee through my youth; meeting my mate, I joined with him to become a parent river. Steadily we flow, sometimes over rocks, rushing to our finality - the endless sea. Sept. 28, 2019 for Silent One's Story Of My Life In Ten Lines Poetry Contest

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Harry Horsman

Date: 10/21/2019 11:24:00 PM

Only you could write a poem as good as this...

Jan Terry

Date: 10/10/2019 12:52:00 PM

Congratulations on your winning poem, Andrea. I was considering how to write a life's story in 10 lines and you did it beautifully. I love how your journey will end with something bigger than us all. Perhaps not an ending afterall?

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/6/2019 12:01:00 PM

- Congratulations Andrea, on your 2nd place in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One

Date: 10/4/2019 4:11:00 PM

another great etheree... Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Matthew Anish

Date: 9/29/2019 2:42:00 PM

Great metaphor here! Good luck in the contest. Tomorrow is the Jewish New Year when I will face the one before whom there is no pretense! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Robert Warlov

Date: 9/29/2019 12:59:00 PM

Hey And. I need to talk to you but my soup mail doesn't work. If you would drop me a line at RobertWarlov@gmail. --. Thanks

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/29/2019 12:46:00 PM

Hello Andrea, I have enjoyed this poem. Have a nice day my friend.

Sandra Adams

Date: 9/29/2019 12:45:00 PM

great metaphor shining like you my friend... well crafted wonderful write for the contest! :) hugs

Abdullah Alhemaidy

Date: 9/29/2019 9:36:00 AM

Wonderful Etheree! Have a wonderful day :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/29/2019 8:25:00 AM

You are being so humble--but the metaphor of river is apt for a life well lived..a quality so worthy!

Quoth Theraven

Date: 9/28/2019 11:45:00 PM

Andrea, So very nice your endless sea. True to Great Expectations best heroine. -Richard

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 9/28/2019 11:33:00 PM

This is a wonderful life story in poetry... very beautiful. I've never tried this form (at least I don't remember if I have). It's amazing, though and I enjoyed your story. Best in the contest and God bless you

Hello There

Date: 9/28/2019 10:47:00 PM

Very beautiful portrayal of your life merging with larger forces as water will until it meets the sea <3

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/28/2019 8:41:00 PM

Wow Andrea! Very well done. I think this is just what he may be looking for. I loved it! : ) xxoo

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/28/2019 8:40:00 PM

Love how you compared your life to the flow of water. Like the etheree form too. Tom