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Rooting For 8 To 5

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My sister For years I hoped my feet grew roots; My toes would find themselves deep earthy rock... My sister wrapped herself around my tiny loneliness, Offering a permanent shell no oyster could provide. My sister, my pearl, this lost heart shines. *** January 4, 2017 For contest: Rooting for 8 to 5 Sponsor: Nette Onclaud

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/10/2017 4:02:00 PM

this is another one I see on the list that would have been higher up for me. Congrats for your win. Your poem is special.

Darren White
Date: 1/11/2017 12:19:00 AM

I am happy with my placement :) And I love the little tribute to my sister, thanks Andrea.

Sandra Haight

Date: 1/9/2017 7:47:00 PM

Deep and lovely, Darren. Congrats on your fine win in the contest. Sandra

Darren White
Date: 1/9/2017 11:32:00 PM

Thank you Sandra :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/9/2017 2:14:00 PM

how enchanting to think of something symbolical for the theme, darren... big congrats and thanks for being part of my contest..huggs

Darren White
Date: 1/9/2017 2:18:00 PM

Owww Nette thank you :) I am so happy with my placement!!

Janis Thompson

Date: 1/6/2017 10:33:00 PM

You have talked about your true root. Good luck in the contest.

Darren White
Date: 1/7/2017 12:08:00 AM

Yes, Janis, I did indeed, very literally. Thank you :)

Agnes Krampe

Date: 1/4/2017 9:10:00 PM

Beautiful tribute to your sister, Darren. Lovely imagery. Good luck in the contest.

Darren White
Date: 1/5/2017 12:27:00 AM

Thank you Agnes, I am sure my sister will love it!

Claudia Polydoro

Date: 1/4/2017 5:04:00 PM

Yes! She's all the root you need because hers is made of pure love! I'm sure she'll totally love it, my dear friend... good luck on the contest :*

Claudia Polydoro
Date: 1/5/2017 6:00:00 AM

Love you too!!!! <3 <3

Darren White
Date: 1/5/2017 12:27:00 AM

Root, leaves and branches indeed, and I love her :) (and you)

Jeff Davies

Date: 1/4/2017 8:55:00 AM

This poem must have made her eyes well up, I'm sure. Very touching and will do great in the contest!

Darren White
Date: 1/4/2017 8:59:00 AM

I am going to show her, I know she will love it. Thank you :)

Daniel Turner

Date: 1/4/2017 8:49:00 AM

Really great job on the poem, Darren. Sorry about your rootless feet but happy you have such a wonderful sister.

Darren White
Date: 1/4/2017 8:57:00 AM

She really is, Daniel, she is all the roots I need. Thank you :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/4/2017 7:39:00 AM

wow, Darren, what an incredible way to portray roots. It's very inventive but also you came up with a "pearl" of a poem!!

Darren White
Date: 1/4/2017 8:53:00 AM

My sister shines like a pearl, no matter the outcome of the contest, she's a winner to me. Thank you, Andrea :)

Paloma P

Date: 1/4/2017 7:28:00 AM

Extremely moving and succinct Darren! Happy New Year my friend.

Darren White
Date: 1/4/2017 7:38:00 AM

Paloma, there you are :D Thank you and Happy New Year my friend :)

Probir Gupta

Date: 1/4/2017 6:21:00 AM

Deep rooted sentiments flower so nice ...

Darren White
Date: 1/4/2017 7:08:00 AM

Thank you, and so well worded is your comment :)

Chris Green

Date: 1/4/2017 6:16:00 AM

Nicely expressed my friend and great job following the contest rules. I don't get along to well with my sister but I admire those who do, maybe even a little jealous.

Darren White
Date: 1/4/2017 7:06:00 AM

She is the only person in my family I get along with, which is fortunate since I live with her ;)

White Wolf

Date: 1/4/2017 2:48:00 AM

You certainly have a way with words, Darren! Very nicely done mate! My sister means the world to me too! Good luck bro

Darren White
Date: 1/4/2017 2:55:00 AM

Thank you :) Ain't sisters the best there is in life?