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My Sanctuary

For their sanctuary, some a garden choose. Others in the mountains by a stream their stress will lose. Some might take a walk to a secluded spot. For some poor souls, a place of peace they haven’t even got. For me the answer’s easy what the place would be. It’s the most valued place in the world to me. It is the place where privacy for certain I can know, for only I and hubbie with our key can come and go. Inside my sanctuary, I can laugh or I can cry as loudly as I want. Just my spouse might question why! I can curse or I can rant; I can take off all my clothes; run around stark naked; paint the walls or paint my toes! I could fill my big jacuzzi tub and soak in it all day (if only I had time for that). Mostly I just think of ways to play. I play around with internet, and with my friends I chat. I play with words through poetry. I never tire of that! I spend time in the kitchen, watching TV as I chop the veggies! Anything at anytime I am free to stop. Inside my home is freedom unless of course my spouse is in a grumpy mood and tells me, “Straighten up the house.” Inside this house my husband built I’ve lived for thirty years - my half a lifetime’s memories -both good times and some tears. Never for too long a time would I care to roam away from what I love so much – my sanctuary - home. Aug. 17, 2020 For the 'What Brings You Peace' Contest of Chantelle Anne Cooke

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Date: 5/24/2021 8:53:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. We all need a sanctuary. Have a blessed day/week...............
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Date: 5/23/2021 5:51:00 PM
Andrea, this is delightful! The Jacuzzi sounds amazing! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M
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Date: 10/12/2020 1:17:00 AM
I love the water. I have lake St. Clair near and I visit her often. Wife, a home body. Loved her yard. We need place to feel safe, to be relaxed. Hello dear Andrea and thank you for sharing your amazing poetry and your thoughts.
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Date: 8/23/2020 3:27:00 PM
There's just no place like home, however trite that sounds. I really mean it though. I feel the same way personally. Lucky me, Lucky you! Congrats on your win in the contest, Andrea! Windows to the World, Gershon
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Date: 8/22/2020 4:01:00 PM
I didn't know your house was built by your husband! I'm very impressed. Glad you consider it your sanctuary. However, a word to the wise, use water-based paint next time your paint your walls stark naked. Otherwise you'll smell like turpentine for days. Congrats on your win with SO!
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Date: 8/22/2020 12:34:00 PM
A beautiful picture of your home and tribute to your husband, Andrea! Congratulations! I love this theme but fouled up my entry. I forgot that couplets need to rhyme! Here's to the sanctuary of homes!
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Date: 8/22/2020 6:09:00 AM
Nice to see you find this in your home.. cant do anything about a grumpy person though lol.. nice take on the contest.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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Date: 8/19/2020 12:48:00 AM
Home is where the heart is, and your heart is surely in your home, Andrea, nice poem:)
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Date: 8/18/2020 6:09:00 PM
Hello Andrea ... I've heard this often said; your home is your castle, so I can't agree with you more and the reasons why in your couplet - thank you Andrea - Lindsay
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Date: 8/18/2020 5:26:00 AM
Isn't it lovely to find sanctuary in your own sweet home--enjoyed the serenity of your poem, Andrea. You speak from the heart.
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Date: 8/17/2020 11:45:00 PM
Home is the best sanctuary for me also.. Very well articulated.. Inside this house my husband built I’ve lived for thirty years -my half a lifetime’s memories -both good times and some tears..Beautifully conveyed the love and emotions toward your best sanctuary..Good luck Andrea..
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Date: 8/17/2020 9:03:00 PM
Andrea, Well suited in this Sanctuary. Maybe a lucky few find such a place they feel utterly safe to paint their toes. -Richard
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