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7/20/2025 for This or That, Vol 35 Poetry Contest sponsored by Edward Ibeh

Our better angels, where have they flown? Far afield, in a storm, windblown? And where, the light, where wisdom shone? If only we could see. The answer, it seems to me, is unknown, as the land is in a tempest, thrown. Without their grace, I feel alone, Give them back to me.

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Date: 7/21/2025 3:26:00 AM
Our better angels are only a poem away. A fine write David… Beryl
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Date: 7/20/2025 5:45:00 PM
This plaintive cry unveils your serious side. Bravo. Moving words, David.
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Date: 7/20/2025 1:32:00 PM
An emotive write!
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Date: 7/20/2025 11:52:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your lovely "Our Better Angels" write. "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a wonderful day/week writing away...........
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David Crandall
Date: 7/20/2025 11:59:00 AM
Thanks, Paula!

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