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Outside Influences

The pair couldn’t see beyond the present Such hope, great expectations Children, a home, great love It was what they could not foresee that hurt She holds their wedding photo The war took him from her Entry for Dr. Ram Mehta's contest Wedding is one of the special events in marriage

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Zzzzz Zzzzz
Date: 5/18/2011 2:07:00 AM
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A poignant write, and one which is just as valid today as in former times. Young men (and women) still die in wars.
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Wilma Neels
Date: 4/10/2011 12:21:00 PM
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Hi Diane, this is such a beauty.. I see that it won in Dr. Ram's contest as well. Congrats on your first place ;-) btw the search is on for volunteer footsie players hehe.. enjoy your day further and thank you for your comments always ;)
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 4/5/2011 9:36:00 PM
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Diane, this is the first one I think I saw that addressed this topic within the theme of wedding day. VEry nice. Congratulations on a top win!
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Audrey Haick
Date: 4/4/2011 1:53:00 PM
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A well-deserved first Place Win, Diane! Congratulations! Always, Annalise
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John Loving Iii
Date: 4/4/2011 10:42:00 AM
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thank you for sharing the first place in the contest
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 4/4/2011 7:29:00 AM
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Big congratulations to you for your first-place win! It is sad but very meaningful. Love, Carolyn
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Carol Sunshine Brown
Date: 4/4/2011 6:03:00 AM
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Congratulations on your win Diane in the contest "Wedding is one of the special events in marriage" sponsored by Dr. Ram Mehta. Love, Carol
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Nette Onclaud
Date: 4/4/2011 2:38:00 AM
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beautiful in its paim, diane.. toppers list with big congrats on the highest win! :) huggs, nette
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Kabuteng P.Ink K.
Date: 4/3/2011 7:07:00 PM
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What a sad yet very real write, Diane-- this one is really touching-- Super congrats on your win!
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Linda-Marie Sweetheart
Date: 4/3/2011 6:13:00 PM
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Congrats Diane on your first place win in the wedding contest with this fantastic write luv.. enjoy your top spot .with luv..
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John Freeman
Date: 4/3/2011 4:14:00 PM
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You're looking good up there at the top Diane. Congratulations on your worthy poem's first place honor. Quite a touching verse friend. Agape, Moses
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Dr.Ram Mehta
Date: 4/3/2011 3:07:00 PM
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Congratulations on the first place win in my contest, Diane
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Dr.Ram Mehta
Date: 3/29/2011 4:29:00 AM
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Thanks for the entry, Diane
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Shani Fassbender
Date: 3/22/2011 2:33:00 PM
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Very poignant story; and so true for so many.
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