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it is getting dim my vision fades more each day- I hear birds singing ______________________ January 22, 2021 Poetry/Senryu Copyright Protected, ID 01-1323-043-22 All Rights Reserved, 2021, Constance La France Written for the contest, All Yours (Jan 22) Contest 902 sponsor, Brian Strand, Judged 01/23/2021 First Place

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Date: 1/25/2021 10:52:00 AM
Can't help but think of the saying that when God closes a door He opens a window. You have framed that hope so beautifully Constance. Many congrats on your win. Blessings my friend.
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Date: 1/26/2021 8:16:00 AM
Sam, thank you so much for the comment and the congrats, I do have issues with my eyesight that no glasses can fix, maybe risky surgery or ? _Constance
Date: 1/24/2021 6:17:00 PM
so beautifully penned Constance, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 1/25/2021 7:25:00 AM
Jan, thanks for the beautiful and the congrats and hugs _Constance
Date: 1/24/2021 6:21:00 AM
This is such a powerful SENRYU, dear heart. I am saving this to my fav list...It is a true Masterpiece. The message is so uplifting...filled with the will to go on and make the best. MAGNIFICANT! So much conveyed in so few words. ~ Elaine
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Date: 1/24/2021 9:15:00 AM
Elaine, thank you so much for the lovely comment and the FAV, that is why I love senryu and haiku, as a poet can say so much in a few words _Constance
Date: 1/23/2021 6:08:00 AM
Beautiful poem. Best of luck.
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Date: 1/23/2021 5:17:00 PM
Karen, thanks for the visit and the beautiful _Constance
Date: 1/23/2021 3:56:00 AM
It is such a terrific contrast; a feeling of yearning.
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Date: 1/23/2021 5:18:00 PM
Caren, thanks for commenting on my poem, yes there is yearning but also sadness of loss _Constance
Date: 1/22/2021 9:46:00 PM
A nice poem, it leads me into the experience. The last line adds a lot to the poem.
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Date: 1/23/2021 5:18:00 PM
Mike, thank you for visiting and commenting, it means a lot to me _Constance
Date: 1/22/2021 6:46:00 PM
Hi BW, What a lovely yet sad write. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great evening-Alexis
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Date: 1/22/2021 7:48:00 PM
Alexis, thanks for the compliment _Constance

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