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oh, oft' times did I watch her in the sand trace sweeping loops with ballerina toes a cursive language only meant for those with knowledge of ballet, to understand her tiny feet were powerful, yet showed the brutal admonitions toe shoes teach but, rollicking in bare feet on the beach the sand forgave, so dynamism flowed her movements, as the tide, did ebb and flow sand pipers dancing 'round her in a troupe the flawless shape of every arc and loop stead witness to the balance of her toe now tho' I saw her dance upon the stage enthralled within my state of dazzled awe she didn't show the flawless grace I saw as when she spun beside an ocean rage performance is the showplace of the art and I applaud the skills of that demand yet I would rather watch her in the sand alighting on the toe shoes of her heart. ~ 1st Place ~ in the "Enclosed Rhyme" Poetry Contest, Emile Pinet, Judge & Sponsor.

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Date: 3/12/2019 7:27:00 PM
Wow Awesome, Gregory. Congrats on your win.
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/22/2019 1:52:00 AM
Thank you so much, Line, greatly appreciated! :-) <3
Date: 3/7/2019 5:22:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve ~`*
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/22/2019 1:51:00 AM
Many kind thanks to you, Eve! :-) <3
Date: 3/6/2019 5:34:00 PM
Congratulations Greg, on this win. Your thoughts caress the page with such beauty. :) Brandy
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/22/2019 1:51:00 AM
That's so kind of you, Brandy, and I thank you so very much, my friend! :-) <3
Date: 3/6/2019 12:57:00 PM
I loved this mesmerizing poem Greg. Congratulations on your trophy win! : )
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/22/2019 1:50:00 AM
That's very sweet of you, Connie, and I so greatly appreciate it! Blessings! :-) <3
Date: 3/6/2019 11:14:00 AM
Congrats Gregory, your ballerina keeps on entertaining you and us, precious memories no doubt!
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/22/2019 1:50:00 AM
Indeed, my friend, and a bottomless well of muse ... blessings, Brother! :-)
Date: 3/6/2019 10:36:00 AM
Congrats on a win in BS contest. SK
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/22/2019 1:49:00 AM
Many thanks, Sara! :-) <3
Date: 3/6/2019 6:51:00 AM
I have read your enclosed rhyme work and wanted to say congrats on your win ..Way to go.. Sara
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/22/2019 1:49:00 AM
I'm so happy you liked it, Sara, thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment! Blessings, My Friend! :-) <3
Date: 3/5/2019 8:11:00 PM
Such vivid images you paint with your words. She is elegant and graceful. Your thoughts take me there in the moment. This is beautiful and tender. Simply breathtaking. Congratulations Greg, on this win. :) Brandy
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/22/2019 1:48:00 AM
Thank you very much, Brandy, I'm so pleased you like this one ... blessings, Dear Poet! :-) <3
Date: 3/5/2019 4:45:00 PM
Can almost see her dancing ... beautiful. Congratulations :)
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/22/2019 1:48:00 AM
Many kind thanks to you, PS! :-) <3
Date: 3/5/2019 10:08:00 AM
Once more you have toped the list my friend, your talent is impressive, Emile.
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/22/2019 1:47:00 AM
Thank you so very much, Emile, I am so honored and humbled to be on a list with such amazing poets! Blessings, my friend! :-)
Date: 3/4/2019 8:32:00 AM
Beautifully written :)
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 3/22/2019 1:46:00 AM
Thank you, Heidi! :-) <3

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