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Toil, scribble, and all for naught, as from mind to paper is willfully sought.

The holy of holy’s was just hear, swimming in my head so vivid, and clear.  

Forever lost in this translation, I humbly submit to you, my best interpretation. 



by Edwin Baldwin    12-20-11

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 2/18/2012 10:19:00 PM
also I just noticed this won a contest? don't know which one. But a belated congrats to you!
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Date: 2/18/2012 10:18:00 PM
this is really nice, Edwin. I think there are a few spelling mistakes in it. But what you are saying is really cool "here"!
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Date: 12/22/2011 1:59:00 PM
You know i really like the simple, strong, honest way of this write.. i am pleased to offer my congratulations Edwin on the placement taken here..!
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Date: 12/21/2011 6:24:00 PM
i like the way you said this - especially your last line. congrats on your win!
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Date: 12/21/2011 4:11:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in ^Rick Parise's "Poetry On Poetry" contest Edwin. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/21/2011 3:54:00 AM
Very nice Edwin.Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 12/21/2011 1:53:00 AM
Edwin congrats on your win..David
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Date: 12/20/2011 9:48:00 PM
Congratulations on your win Edwin
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Date: 12/20/2011 9:47:00 PM
Very nice thoughts, Edwin. Congrats on your win.
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