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~ the ragged-edged word, breathed like a blade in your grasp - you thrust deep ... "goodbye" ~ ~ 2nd Place ~ in the "Wow Me With A One-Liner! Monoku" Poetry Contest, Silent One, Sponsor.

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Date: 6/15/2018 10:29:00 AM
Much emotion in this one-liner. Congrats on your top win, Gregory.
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/15/2018 6:54:00 PM
Thank you so much, Line! :-)
Date: 6/9/2018 12:40:00 PM
This is a definite stunner Greg, congrats on another win!
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/9/2018 8:40:00 PM
Thank you so much, John! :-)
Date: 6/2/2018 1:21:00 AM
I like this... Congratulations on your placement. A fave.
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/2/2018 5:00:00 PM
Thank you very much, Susan, I'm pleased you enjoyed it! :-) <3
Date: 6/1/2018 2:23:00 PM
Back with congrats! <3
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/2/2018 4:59:00 PM
Thanks, Dear Mo! :-) <3
Date: 6/1/2018 12:51:00 PM
Brilliant Gregory, congratulations...
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/2/2018 4:59:00 PM
Thanks so much, Charlie! :-)
Date: 6/1/2018 12:28:00 PM
Back again with congratulations you so richly deserve! Best always, Gershon
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/2/2018 4:59:00 PM
Many thanks, My Poetic Brother! :-)
Date: 6/1/2018 5:15:00 AM
Goodbyes are the hardest thing... deep an emotive one liner Greg... Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/2/2018 4:59:00 PM
Indeed, you are correct - thank you for the placement, S1.
Date: 5/31/2018 10:06:00 PM
Masterful, Gregory! I'd wish you luck in the contest---but 'luck' is the poorest word choice possible here. The hard work of writing is all the 'luck' you require. This is a fave! :) gw
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/1/2018 3:41:00 AM
Many kind thanks to you, My Friend, I greatly appreciate it - so pleased you enjoyed this one! :-)
Date: 5/31/2018 8:46:00 AM
Sometimes even the word "goodbye" can feel serrated. The thinking man's one-liner:) Good luck, Greg.
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/1/2018 3:40:00 AM
Thanks so much, Daniel - much appreciated, my friend! :-)
Date: 5/31/2018 8:00:00 AM
- Excellent - Luck in the contest :) - hugs //Anne-Lise :)
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/31/2018 8:25:00 AM
Many thanks to you, Anne-Lise - blessings! :-) <3
Date: 5/31/2018 7:11:00 AM
Ooh ouch. Piercing ink, fabulous. xomo Good luck dear poet! xomo <3
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/31/2018 8:25:00 AM
Thanks, Dear Mo - always appreciated! :-) <3

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