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New York From the Above

Tearful scared face sobs Implosion of mute whispers Two reflection pools Host ghostly towers of light I see my kids bring flowers... for Carolyn Devonshire's Contest " Remembering 9/11"

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Date: 9/29/2011 1:25:00 AM
wow, how did I ever miss seeing this one,Iolanda, and I see now you won in the contest too. So a very belated congrats to you!
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Date: 9/15/2011 5:42:00 PM
A most refreshing and new perspective for this contest. Congrats on this creative twist. There a more than 2 sides to every story, right? NICE work! Gwendolen
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Date: 9/15/2011 5:28:00 PM
Congrats on a wonderful piece.. always Michael
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Date: 9/15/2011 10:56:00 AM
Wonderful words. Congratulations iolanda
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Date: 9/15/2011 10:12:00 AM
Very expressive work about the memorial..Congrats..Sara
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Date: 9/15/2011 3:04:00 AM
Wow! My favorite line, "Implosion of mute whispers", what a line up of powerful discriptive words my friend. Congratulations on your 1st Place win. CR
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Date: 9/15/2011 12:08:00 AM
Very creative take on 9/11. Congratulations on your win. So nice for others to be able to read this, it would be reassuring. Lee
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Date: 9/15/2011 12:05:00 AM
what acreative shift, iols.. sunniest congrats on your TOP special win :) huggs
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Date: 9/14/2011 8:22:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Iolanda! Kim
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Date: 9/14/2011 8:11:00 PM
Congratulations on the first place win in the contest of Carolyn, Iolanda
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Date: 9/14/2011 4:58:00 PM
Such a moving poem it is....a wonderful entry, Iolanda. Brings tears to my eyes.
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Date: 9/14/2011 2:48:00 PM
hey Iolanda congrats on your win,,David
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Date: 9/14/2011 2:45:00 PM
Another viewpoint, so sad. Congratulations on your win, Iolanda. Love, Joyce
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Date: 9/14/2011 3:58:00 PM
Thank you, dear Joyce. You wrote a wonderful poem too. Congrats!
Date: 9/14/2011 2:42:00 PM
Nice Tanka, Good to see your worthy poem at the top of the list Iolanda. Way to go girl! Agape, Moses
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Date: 9/14/2011 2:07:00 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Iolanda. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/13/2011 2:32:00 PM
Enjoyed reading today Iolanda. The best to you in the contest. Love,Carol
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