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Optimistic Orange

Memories accumulate with each passing year Some dark with troubles, some marked with cheer I would rather stay focused on the smallest of things For these are the ones I can keep in control When everyday problems have taken their toll Outside the window is a little orange tree The laughter of children is heard in the breeze We can feel hearts surrender while looking at three quirky round faces, that look back at me There are three rotund oranges, lined up on the fence Left from the children who were playing last week They picked a few oranges right off our tree, then painted small faces, … with smiles on their cheeks They'll remain there, to remind us that the happiness never leaves So strange it seems, some things are meant such little things. of no consequence are the very same things, that might soon fade away, but remain close to our hearts, the rest of our days ______________________________________________ 3/5/16 For United Colors: Orange Contest Sponsor: Silent One

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Date: 3/14/2016 11:50:00 PM
Carrie, Congratulations on your orange theme win. always ~LINDA~
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Date: 3/7/2016 5:25:00 PM
Fantastic orange has been sliced and the aroma lingers upon the winners’ page..Congrats on your outstanding work..Sara
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Date: 3/7/2016 6:35:00 AM
Carrie, this is a sweet orange poem, I love it and CONGRATULATIONS on your great placement, 7~
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Date: 3/6/2016 7:38:00 PM
Hi Carrie, Congratulations on your placement in the contest. I enjoyed the read....Vlad.
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Date: 3/6/2016 5:22:00 PM
Congratulations on your win Carrie
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Date: 3/6/2016 10:21:00 AM
Carrie, lovely imagery and flow...congrats on your placement in the contest :)-luloo *smiles*
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Date: 3/6/2016 9:05:00 AM
- Carrie, congratulations on your win in contest: ORANGE - hugs // Anne-Lise:)
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Date: 3/5/2016 5:00:00 PM
Very optimistic approach, Carrie. Really love your style. I guess it is true that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Good luck! Peace dear lady:)
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Date: 3/5/2016 3:52:00 PM
lovely memories Carrie its amazing how these little moment stay with us:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 3/5/2016 3:43:00 PM
Sweet, optimistic and well done. Good luck in the contest. Charlie
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Date: 3/5/2016 3:16:00 PM
The little gifts like this become ingrained in memory, so true. I love how you tell your story with tender emotion Carrie. Your poem is memorable and I hope it takes top honors! #7 Love, Connie
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Date: 3/5/2016 3:10:00 PM
Those faces on oranges brought a smile to my face.
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