Never Stood a Chance

eggshell dreams

     porcelain heart

cast iron sky






5/12/2019
MAY 2019 PREMIER 4 Poetry Contest
Brian Strand, Sponsor

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Date: 6/5/2019 6:13:00 PM
Hello P.S. Awtry, Yep! never stood a chance. have a nice evening my friend.
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Date: 6/5/2019 6:52:00 PM
Hi there Darlene! Good to hear from you! Hope you are having a good day. :) ~ps
Date: 6/1/2019 7:37:00 PM
Magic! Panagiota
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Date: 6/1/2019 11:08:00 PM
Thank you Panagiota :) -ps
Date: 5/22/2019 9:11:00 PM
What a knockout piece! In only seven words! My hat is off to you -- heck, I'll EAT my hat, if I ever find one I like more!
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Date: 5/23/2019 7:03:00 AM
This one sort of landed on me. I’m glad you liked t :) -ps
Date: 5/21/2019 9:01:00 PM
I love this poem and I like your win!
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Date: 5/21/2019 10:04:00 PM
Thank you Timothy :) ~ps
Date: 5/15/2019 7:47:00 AM
Nicely done-- feels like a haiku-- congrats on your win.
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Date: 5/15/2019 7:52:00 AM
Thank you very much LJ :). -ps
Date: 5/14/2019 3:02:00 PM
P.S., it is my wonderful pleasure to return to offer you my congratulations for your well-deserved win with this evocative and emotive gem. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
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Date: 5/14/2019 3:09:00 PM
Thank you so much Susan. You are too kind! :)
Date: 5/14/2019 7:20:00 AM
It takes talent to say so much with such few words. Congratson a fine win..
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Date: 5/14/2019 9:24:00 AM
Thank you Richard! This one just sort of popped in my head...
Date: 5/13/2019 11:10:00 PM
Wonderful contrast
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Date: 5/14/2019 9:24:00 AM
Thank you Timothy :)
Date: 5/13/2019 12:43:00 PM
This conjures so much! Congratulations for your win! xomo
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Date: 5/13/2019 1:39:00 PM
Thank you Maureen :)
Date: 5/13/2019 9:46:00 AM
Wonderful, wonderful placement in Brian's contest, P.S. The brittle shell restored again to its fragile perfection. Nice! :) gw
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Date: 5/13/2019 10:28:00 AM
"the brittle shell restored again to its fragile perfection" NOW THAT IS A POEM! Thank you dear poet! ~ps
Date: 5/13/2019 8:52:00 AM
Back with well deserved congrats, PS.
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Date: 5/13/2019 9:20:00 AM
Thank you Line :) ~ps
Date: 5/12/2019 10:14:00 PM
Powerful imagery, PS. Well penned.
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Date: 5/13/2019 8:29:00 AM
Thank you Line. I very much appreciate your comments :) ~ps
Date: 5/12/2019 10:13:00 PM
Wonderful! I can't add anything meaningful to Susan's comment (below), so I'll just second every word she wrote. Lovely! Best wishes, Gershon
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Date: 5/13/2019 8:28:00 AM
Oh, good! I am glad you liked it. Thank you :) ~ps
Date: 5/12/2019 8:36:00 PM
Vivid emotions vibrate softly with such sad beauty, P.S. A great title crowns your poignant piece of heartbreak and your last line makes for an powerful statement of sorrow.. your artistry shines! Love it and a fav. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you.. ~Susan
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Date: 5/12/2019 8:44:00 PM
Susan, you are so lovely. Your talent shines so brightly, but your graciousness does, too! I am honored to have your kind remarks. <3
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