Old Soul

Black, storm cloud eyes sear, roil
smog-aged burnt skin-
Soul is old...torn

All by the age of six.




for David's twenty/twenty contest :)

02272012

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 4/13/2012 10:52:00 AM
wow, you were a very talented six year old, nikko. i missed this contest, but hope it was a winner
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Date: 3/15/2012 8:18:00 PM
Hi, again, Nikko. How are you doing today? My sister just called me and talked for an hour, so I better not spend much time here tonight. Too much to do!! Luv, Andrea
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Date: 3/5/2012 10:16:00 AM
Congrats on your amazing win, Nikko. It is so sad when children have to grow up way before their time. Blessings, Rhonda
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Date: 3/3/2012 11:28:00 AM
I am tickling our belly TOO!! ha ha ha. I am laughing so hard knowing that YOU OWN AN ELMO T-shirt! Now I gotta get one too!! Glad you liked it! Love, Gwendolen
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Date: 3/3/2012 7:39:00 AM
Congrats, Nikko. Outstanding, well deserved win. Nice going. Ralph
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Date: 3/2/2012 11:34:00 PM
big congratulations to you, Nikko. WEll deserved win.
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Date: 3/2/2012 7:52:00 PM
NIKKO... CONGRATULATIONS ..ON YOUR WONDERFUL WIN~ Have yourself a very nice night ;-)*always..pd
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Date: 3/2/2012 6:16:00 PM
Hi..Nikko.... you never join my contest... hummmm..well anyways...good luck in the contest... are you afraid your gonna win...lol.. had to throw that in there... However I do miss you entering my contest...maybe next time~ ;-)* PD
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Date: 3/2/2012 5:41:00 PM
Great topic chosen..Congrats..Sara
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Date: 3/2/2012 4:08:00 PM
Nikko, wonderful use of imagery. I really liked this work. Congrats on winning David's contest.....................S.Ronthorpe
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Date: 3/2/2012 10:58:00 AM
amazing yet too often true! Congrad's Light & Love
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Date: 3/2/2012 9:51:00 AM
whoooa, nikks... ang lalim nito.. love the whole scene, sad but beautiful!... congrats and huggs!.. how is mother??
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Date: 3/2/2012 9:20:00 AM
high impact poetry Nikko sweet friend .. congrats on a deeply stirring entry and a winning wonder luv.. how is all?
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Date: 3/2/2012 6:27:00 AM
Congrats Nikko.Loved it first time around.
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Date: 3/2/2012 5:42:00 AM
Congratulations nikko xx
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Date: 3/2/2012 5:33:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in David William's "Twenty/Twenty" contest Nikko. Love, Carol
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Date: 2/29/2012 8:48:00 PM
I should have come here my first time after Chris had commented. hahaha. Thanks for your explanation, Nikko. I hope I remembered to answer your last email. I read your mail and I think I replied. HOpe you are enjoying your week! Luv, Andrea soupmail.
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Date: 2/28/2012 9:18:00 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AGAIN!!!!
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Date: 2/28/2012 3:22:00 PM
HAPPY THE DAY AFTER BIRHTDAY!!!!! So sorry I missed your day, we were away for the weekend.... love and BIG BIRTHDAY HUGS AND A KISS FOR YOU!!!
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Date: 2/28/2012 3:21:00 PM
Awwww...Looook! It's the Palmario TWINs on their birthday!! Glad to feel connected to you guys on our very very special day...I have been on the move all day with incredible busy-ness! I hope you guys had a wonderful time together and that the weather was great! Love, Gwendolen
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Date: 2/27/2012 10:08:00 AM
Ow geeeeeeeee all by the age of six ..Great post Nikko... Where is pen lee?:) by the way,lovely profile pic dear :)
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Date: 2/26/2012 4:07:00 PM
wow, NOW you have a really cute avatar up. It's not your twin, is it? heehee
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Date: 2/26/2012 4:06:00 PM
this one is deep, Nikko. You have to spell it out for me. I really want to understand it. the last line is so cool and I know you are saying something very significant!
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Date: 2/26/2012 1:45:00 PM
Many good wishes for the contest Nikko,nicely done poem. - oxox love Anne-Lise
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Date: 2/26/2012 12:05:00 PM
The last line stirs the reader's mind!A deep,strong write from you nikko.Best wishes.Thanks for your sweet comment at my page.
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