Rising From Darkness

Sunlight's shining beams
A stairway to the Heavens
Lighting the shadows




Copyright © 2009 Lena “Lolita” Townsend


*for Raul’s “Ascension” contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 11/29/2009 11:38:00 AM
I like it.Check out my poem Today is the Day.It's a spirit lifter.
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Date: 11/27/2009 11:43:00 AM
Congratulations Lena, on your success Raul Moreno’s “Ascension” contest with this lovely haiku. Your poetic skills shine. Lovingly, Dane Ann
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Date: 11/26/2009 11:19:00 AM
Congratulations on getting a win in Raul's contest! I really love how you ended your haiku.
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Date: 11/25/2009 10:18:00 AM
Excellent Haiku Lena, big congrats on your winning piece in Raul's contest >> James
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Date: 11/24/2009 2:58:00 PM
I really liked this poem the first time I read it. Congratulations on your win in Raul's contest. Way to go! Enjoy your honor. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Karen
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Date: 11/24/2009 2:18:00 PM
Such a beautiful haiku! Thanks so much sweet friend for your kind congrats on my feature. Warm hugs, shar xoxo
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Date: 11/24/2009 3:55:00 AM
Beautiful Haiku, Lena. Congratulations on your win in Raul's contest, and thank you for your kind comments. Much Love, Lainie
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Date: 11/24/2009 3:40:00 AM
Congrats on your success in Raul's contest Lena.Rgds Brian
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Date: 11/24/2009 3:34:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Raul's Ascension contest Lena. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/23/2009 9:45:00 PM
Congrats, Lolita, on your winning poem in Raul's contest.. well deserved honor.. blessings ... luv .. happy turkey day.. Linda-Marie ,P.E.P.S. "Sweetheart"
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Date: 11/23/2009 9:36:00 PM
Lolita, congrats on your success in the contest...Raul
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Date: 11/21/2009 1:51:00 PM
Nice use of alliteration and imagery for a creative view. What an uplifting poem! Good luck in the contest. Keep on writing. Karen
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Date: 11/20/2009 12:41:00 PM
Dear Lena. A beautiful Hailu. Best wishes in Raul's contest. Love, Lainie
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Date: 11/19/2009 6:40:00 AM
Thank you for starting my new day out with some excellent reading Lena. May this week find you in good health and your pen be overflowing with inspiration. I wish you the best in Raul's contest. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/18/2009 10:01:00 PM
Another beautiful Haiku...Love it... good luck in the contest....Marty
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Date: 11/18/2009 9:39:00 AM
Lovely, lilting, lyrical words Lolita and good luck to u also in Raul's contest... great title too... his photo was great ... luv ... Linda-Marie, P.E.P.S. "Sweetheart"
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Date: 11/18/2009 7:33:00 AM
Lena, Awesome Haiku! A lovely vision. I've read some good entry's to Raul's contest, it'll be a hard contest to judge I think. Good luck hun! Smile. Thanks for sharing and for your comments friend. Love Light Patty
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Date: 11/18/2009 7:11:00 AM
Thank you for your welcome blog comments Lena.Rgds Brian
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