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Some were songbirds silenced in the morning of their youth. Frightened by night shadows heavy droning drawing nigh, filling eyes with longing tears and hours of sleepless cry. Some lived in a daydream graced with symphonies of sound, technicolor images, voices did surround a head in fascination with all the world it saw. Call it mental streaming without a single flaw. People of a certain fashion, romantics of their time, lived in want of picket fences, whose new dawning of a day trimmed in daisy flowered wishes and vowels bespoken of, promised life’s extreme quintessence, the character of love. The poet's heart is viewing fundamentals of divine. Peeking into clouds of glory, soul of fondness grows. Blessed by reassurance, old songbird's feeble praise baptized in the spirit’s strength, renewed voices it can raise. 10/16/2022

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Date: 11/3/2022 6:51:00 PM
Dear Janis, your poem is so beautiful! I especially love your last few lines - your exquisite finale inspires. Congratulations for your excellent win in Mark's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Date: 10/31/2022 6:53:00 AM
This is so lovely Janis. A poet's hear filled with insight, love, hope, and faith. Lovely! Congratulations on your win! :)
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Date: 10/27/2022 9:50:00 AM
Dear Janice, a poet's heart sees many things that serve as an impetus to create beautiful lines for others to enjoy. Your free verse winner certainly did. Congratulations on your success in Mile 17.
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Janis Thompson
Date: 10/27/2022 5:13:00 PM
Thanks much Lin for your inspiring comments. Now I can be assured of having the right kind of heart. Blessings of favor... Janis
Date: 10/26/2022 2:33:00 PM
Janis, I agree with Jeff in his comment below that this is an interesting poem. It wasn't until I read it out loud that I really appreciated the rhythm of each stanza conveying the feeling as if I were traveling through passages. The alliteration also became more pronounced as I read aloud. Congratulations on your win on Mile 17 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on, because Mile 18 has already started.
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Janis Thompson
Date: 10/27/2022 5:14:00 PM
Mark, thanks so much for my first placement in the marathon. I have tried many times. Will keep running shoes tied. Blessings, Janis
Date: 10/26/2022 11:13:00 AM
Janis, congratulations on your win. I loved the last stanza. Adding more candles to our birthday cake never renders us sidewalk superintendents when building the kingdom! This so echoes Paul's theme God is strength when we are weak. Blessings and a hug!
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Janis Thompson
Date: 10/27/2022 5:16:00 PM
The Father gives strength to the aged. It is in our faith. Thank you for your spiritual encouragement. Blessings of favor...Janis
Date: 10/16/2022 1:55:00 PM
Such an interesting poem. I particularly liked the last stanza. My praises are indeed feeble, but the Spirit helps us in our weakness. I also was intrigued by the change in stanza length while still preserving a rhyme pair in the last and two from last lines. Nice!
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Janis Thompson
Date: 10/16/2022 2:58:00 PM
Thank you for your lovely comments. Yes, the spirit does help in our weakness. Blessings of 'favor to you Jeff. Janis

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