Not Today Premiere Contest Winner

I shall comb the tangles from my hair
But not today
I shall wash the smell of death away
But not today
For today I sit in disbelief
I sit with overwhelming grief
One day I may accept you’re gone
But not today
I shall find peace within my heart
But not today
I shall find light within my soul
But not today
For today I sit alone and cry
I sit and weep as time ticks by
One day I’ll take a walk outside
But not today
I shall greet the morning with a smile
But not today
Enjoy life for a while
But not today
For today I sit with head in hands
Trying hard to understand
One day I’ll work on my life’s plan
But not today
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019


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Date: 7/28/2019 8:40:00 AM
Wow Wow Wow. A MOST moving poem that moved me to tears. An absolute FAVE. My soul thanks you, Jacqueline.
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Date: 6/28/2019 10:44:00 PM
The exquisite sadness of your poem moved me to my very core, Jacqueline. You captured my heart with your precious and poignant piece. Congratulations on your excellent trophy win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Date: 6/27/2019 2:25:00 PM
Hi Jaqueline: A well deserved first place!
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Date: 6/26/2019 7:15:00 PM
Congrats on taking first place.
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Date: 6/26/2019 4:38:00 PM
Soul felt sorrow rings out strongly in your moving poem of grief, Jacqueline. Excellent verse and congrats on your win!
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Date: 6/26/2019 2:35:00 PM
This is a most moving piece Jacqueline. Repetition works well in this piece where grief overwhelms. Magnificently composed and very worthy of your trophy! Congratulations! : )
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Date: 6/26/2019 10:29:00 AM
Hi Jaqueline, this poem (as requested by the contest) is so very moving. AND it does allude to the tomorrow and the tomorrows. Congratulations, Kai
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Date: 6/26/2019 10:01:00 AM
You have moved to top spot because the previous winner did not post a new poem. The rightful winner is now on her throne. Congratulations.
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Date: 6/26/2019 8:50:00 AM
Thanks for entering my contest. Congrats on your high placement.
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Date: 6/16/2019 10:12:00 PM
I truly like your way and style of writing.
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