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Mantis

The praying mantis Camouflaged like a green leaf It sits still praying Knowing there's no tomorrow Nothing left, even sorrow Heidi Sands 8/22/19 Placed 3rd in the..What if there was no tomorrow poetry contest.

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Date: 9/9/2019 7:28:00 PM
Creates thought to life. Short and to the point
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Heidi Sands
Date: 9/10/2019 5:53:00 AM
Thank you Edmund :)
Date: 8/24/2019 10:01:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in the contest. Hugs Eve
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Heidi Sands
Date: 8/25/2019 4:39:00 AM
Thank you very much Eve :)
Date: 8/24/2019 11:52:00 AM
great tanka sweet Heidi, congrats :)-luloo
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Heidi Sands
Date: 8/24/2019 11:56:00 AM
Thank you! I appreciate your kind comment :)
Date: 8/24/2019 8:25:00 AM
- Congratulations, Heidi :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Heidi Sands
Date: 8/24/2019 9:50:00 AM
Thank you Ann-Lise :)
Date: 8/24/2019 7:15:00 AM
Back yet again to offer my heartiest congrats! Well-done, Heidi:-)
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Heidi Sands
Date: 8/24/2019 7:17:00 AM
Thank you very much Edward . I hope you have a nice day :)
Date: 8/24/2019 4:33:00 AM
Interesting tanka Heidi.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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Heidi Sands
Date: 8/24/2019 5:18:00 AM
Thank you very much Silent One :)
Date: 8/23/2019 5:42:00 PM
Mesmerizing stuff, Heidi:-) GL in the contest!
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Heidi Sands
Date: 8/23/2019 5:53:00 PM
Thank you very much Edward :)
Date: 8/23/2019 5:14:00 AM
While it wait silently for something to eat...today is what matters...Nice imagery
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Heidi Sands
Date: 8/23/2019 5:58:00 AM
Yes, today is what matters and this very moment. Thank you Arturo :)
Date: 8/23/2019 4:24:00 AM
Scary but interesting creatures aren't they. Enjoyed reading your work. Karter showed up yesterday with one in his bug holder. Thanks for dropping by. Sara
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Heidi Sands
Date: 8/23/2019 5:57:00 AM
Thank you Sara. Oh, Karter is ready to catch the bugs? Have a nice day :)
Date: 8/23/2019 2:59:00 AM
- Excellent, Heidi - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Heidi Sands
Date: 8/23/2019 5:57:00 AM
Thank you Anne-Lise :)
Date: 8/22/2019 7:34:00 PM
Just love the last two lines, AND the image of the praying mantis. Potent penning! Good luck in the contests, Heidi. Best wishes, Gershon
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Heidi Sands
Date: 8/22/2019 7:49:00 PM
I am happy to hear that and thankful to see your comment. I just noticed my typo in the next to last line. I appreciate your support always. Have a nice night :)
Date: 8/22/2019 5:51:00 PM
Nicely written. Best wishes for the contest.
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Heidi Sands
Date: 8/22/2019 6:00:00 PM
Thank you. I appreciate your kind comment on this :)
Date: 8/22/2019 4:29:00 PM
Succinct poetry..so much said in just a few words. All the best, Heidi.
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Heidi Sands
Date: 8/22/2019 4:36:00 PM
Thank you very much Vijay! I appreciate all your support :)
Date: 8/22/2019 4:25:00 PM
Nice one Heidi. It seems we both posted "No tomorrow" poems at the same time. :)
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Heidi Sands
Date: 8/22/2019 4:36:00 PM
Thanks Chris. Yes,,, that was kind of shocking ..lol. :)

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