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On the Pier

Darkness swallows the day
Time has come once again
To light the sky,and then
Show them the way

Guardian on the pier
Years of thankless duty
With a certain beauty
You stand alone

The sentinel shines on
Never failing to warn
Upholding an oath sworn
Not on my watch

Greg Hoffman
On the pier contest/Nette Onclaud
7/10/2014

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 7/15/2014 12:21:00 PM
Congratulations. Nice poem. Happy Writing and God bless you.
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Greg Hoffman
Date: 7/15/2014 12:22:00 PM
Thank you Regina and thanks for commenting
Date: 7/15/2014 5:35:00 AM
Well Done Greg, Congrats on your win
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Greg Hoffman
Date: 7/15/2014 12:20:00 PM
Thank you Jerry and thanks for commenting
Date: 7/14/2014 11:41:00 PM
Splendid work Greg! Wonderful imagery ,, truly portrayed,, congrats on worthy top win!
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Greg Hoffman
Date: 7/15/2014 12:23:00 PM
Thank you and thanks for commenting
Date: 7/14/2014 6:20:00 PM
Excellent Greg, Great poem and a great win :)
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Greg Hoffman
Date: 7/14/2014 11:09:00 PM
Thank you Casarah and as always,thanks for your comments
Date: 7/14/2014 2:44:00 PM
Congrats on a great win, Greg, my friend! Hugs.. Arlene
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Greg Hoffman
Date: 7/15/2014 12:26:00 PM
Thank you Arlene and thanks for commenting
Date: 7/14/2014 2:28:00 PM
Fabulous interpretation of the theme, Greg. Congratulations on top placement.
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Greg Hoffman
Date: 7/15/2014 12:28:00 PM
Thank you Faye and congrats to you on your win
Date: 7/14/2014 1:13:00 PM
my, what a unique interpretation of the theme with lyrical images, greg..it deserves a top place in my contest... sweet congrats and hugs!
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Greg Hoffman
Date: 7/14/2014 11:02:00 PM
Thank you very much for your comments Nette and for thinking up this fun contest.
Date: 7/14/2014 11:54:00 AM
Excellent write - i really loved the first line so descriptive congratulations on the win. Hugs Jan xx
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Greg Hoffman
Date: 7/15/2014 12:30:00 PM
Thank you Jan and congrats to you on your win

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