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Salt

I am the balance of the earth In seas and oceans you taste my strength Yet I am weak and quickly melt condensed Between salty tears and mans fears On sweaty brows that climb up stairs I am down to earth and have no airs I am pain when added to a wound I come in lumps or in grains And even run through your veins. A mound a dash or even a sprinkle I can liven up what you eat with a twinkle I have the ability to rule or ruin I am completely at your command I am easily managed and in demand. I stand apart from my sister sugar sweet. And act as a preservative for your meat. 23.2.2021 Sponsor: Anthony Biaanco.

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Date: 3/21/2021 1:09:00 AM
Congratulations Carol. You are wracking the trophies up, and no wonder! "I am down to earth and have no airs" Wow!
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Carol Mitra
Date: 3/21/2021 2:56:00 AM
Salt has no airs....whatsoever, thanks Caren...much love :)
Date: 3/10/2021 9:51:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Carol. <3 Eve
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Carol Mitra
Date: 3/10/2021 10:11:00 PM
Thanks dear Eve....much love :)
Date: 3/6/2021 9:17:00 PM
This a winner in so many ways. You've beautifully noted the complexity of salt in your fine, thoughtful poem. Best wishes, Brian
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Carol Mitra
Date: 3/6/2021 10:37:00 PM
Yes brain an important addition to our lives....Thanks :)

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