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Seeking Answers (For Jared's Contest)

Wasted days Wandering through life’s maze Trying to sort the truth from the lies I call out, but it seems nobody hears my cries With each futile attempt, something inside me dies Skies overhead are filled with thunder What was my worst blunder? I wonder To heaven I gaze Lord, help me find contentment In hope my hands raise Yes, I know I was once blessed Raised well by loving parents Is there no cure for this malaise? How did these sad feelings arise? I listen but hear no replies My question I seek to rephrase As much sorrow on my heart weighs Searching for words that will not rise Is there no cure for this malaise? How did these sad feelings arise? Forgive me, Lord, I’ll change my ways I’m humbled; I will compromise Contrition you’ll find in my eyes Must I be sad throughout my days? Is there no cure for this malaise? *Combination of Trois Par Huit, Tanka and Rondel for Jared’s contest.

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Date: 5/31/2011 12:14:00 PM
An insightful write with self searching.Wonderful poem...
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Date: 11/9/2010 7:02:00 AM
Just beautiful. many congratulations dear friend.
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Date: 11/8/2010 12:48:00 PM
Congratualations, Carolyn on first place with this amazing poem, just beautiful.. love
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Date: 11/8/2010 7:05:00 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win, Carolyn
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Date: 11/7/2010 2:44:00 PM
Congratulations on your 1st Place win Carolyn in Jared Pickett's contest. Wishing you the best with your writing and winning in contests. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/7/2010 1:30:00 PM
Carolyn...a big vow on notching first spot in contest. Gud poetic introspection using well all three forms Luv/Best wishes....Hitendra Mehta
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Date: 11/7/2010 1:25:00 PM
Heart felt write proud to share the #1 with you! Very proud! Light & Love
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Date: 11/7/2010 12:32:00 PM
Congratulations Carolyn, aren't we on a roll! Congratulations on a well deserve first place. Agape, Moses
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Date: 11/7/2010 8:36:00 AM
Congratulations for a super win for super poem. Love, Joyce
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Date: 11/7/2010 7:49:00 AM
Congratulations on your super win Carolyn :)
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Date: 11/7/2010 7:22:00 AM
An excellent win, dear Carolyn. This speaks from the heart!! Congratulations!
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Date: 11/7/2010 4:09:00 AM
Hey Carolyn, Congrats on taking a shared #1 spot with Deborah Guzzi... I could not choose only one poem this time, if I could I would have like six..... Excellent poem my friend another example as to why I dig your style.... Keep pumpin these fine works out and you will continue to find yourself in the winners circle month in and month out..... EXCELLENT.....:JP]
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Date: 10/29/2010 4:21:00 AM
excellent words once again
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Date: 10/1/2010 11:07:00 AM
My dear Carolyn, this is sooo very good! All will be well one day and you are not alone. A definite favorite. I wish you good luck in Jared's Contest with this perfect entry! Much love, Audrey
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Date: 10/1/2010 10:17:00 AM
Thnx Carolyn, always for your kind and encouraging comment left for me...Pls know that it means a whole lot to me...hugs, Jimmy
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Date: 9/26/2010 4:07:00 PM
Excellent Carolyn, your three forms fit together seamlessly. Best wishes in the contest ~ Sharon :)
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Date: 9/25/2010 10:03:00 AM
Nice write on searching for contentment and truth~enjoyed~I'm doing great Carolyn! Thank you for asking~I've been studying for Developmental Disabilities certification / The lord has sent me in a new direction to HELP OTHERS / In December I will run a facility with 5 beautiful clients~ there is a total of 15 clients, but my 5 are Developmental Dis.~wish me luck and prayers are requested~God bless you!!!~I should write a blog !!??
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Date: 9/25/2010 7:20:00 AM
'Awesome Job" agape, Moses
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Date: 9/25/2010 6:40:00 AM
Great combination here, Carolyn! Enjoyed the read today afternoon! And best of luch in Jared's contest! Thank you for your comment on Babij Yar. I read Jewtushenko's poem years ago and remebered it what gave me the idea to write a poem too on Babij Yar. Yes, you are right, for us it will remain unbelievable what German SS-troops did!..Have a great Sunday!. Love, Gert
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Date: 9/25/2010 5:29:00 AM
A friend like you whose always there for others should definitely be rewarded and im sure God will answer you,just listen. .there is the sun somewhere over the rainbow,so you just gotta feel it shining. .tmfvs,and i miss you and my p.s friends too.Cuchi!
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Date: 9/24/2010 5:02:00 PM
Gee, I don't know how you did it combining all those forms, but your poem is very sad and meaningful. Hope you don't really feel this way!
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Date: 9/24/2010 2:34:00 PM
Carolyn, i seem to be drawn back to this poem again and again. i think we both share some thoughts of life, fate and ultimately God. You are a very deep tender person, you respond to everything you see, feel or sense. Your writing clearly demonstrates these. Maybe our spirits are aligned? thank you, again, chuck
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Date: 9/24/2010 2:14:00 PM
what a wonderful piece. such words, spoken so well. thank you, chuck
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Date: 9/24/2010 1:14:00 PM
Carolyn this a work of art. beautiful.
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Date: 9/24/2010 1:09:00 PM
well done my friend! I am not even going to try this one...though you have made it look easy!
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