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Seventh Day Sorrow

The garden of Eden was ready The sun, moon and stars in their place, Calm seas were abundant with creatures And planets revolving in space. The jewel of all God’s creation Was made in his image and blessed, Then seeing the fruits of his labours The Lord God took justified rest. He looked down on all he’d created And let out a satisfied sigh, For all that he’d made was so perfect And gladdened his being thereby. But as he remembered the future His heart became heavy with pain For pride, greed and enmity flourished And innocent people were slain. Like waterfalls flowed tears of sorrow For labours of love seemed undone, The rainbow of peaceful reunion Could only be bridged by his Son. 06/11/18 'What did God do on the seventh day? poetry contest Sponsored by: Curtis Moorman

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Date: 6/13/2019 10:37:00 AM
Back with more well deserved congrats, Wendy.
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Date: 2/11/2019 9:11:00 PM
Well penned, Wendy. Congrats on your very well deserved win.
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Date: 2/2/2019 7:21:00 PM
So beautifully written with excellent rhythm and rhyme, Wendy. I remember that theme, and you covered it beautifully. Congratulations on your win in this marathon contest. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 2/1/2019 7:17:00 PM
Wendy, wonderful word choice and flow! Congratulations on your win on mile 15 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon Contest. Thank you so much for supporting my contests. By continuing to place in the contests you are accumulating points toward the final. ~Mark
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Date: 11/12/2018 4:21:00 PM
Back with more congrats, Wendy.
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Date: 11/12/2018 4:14:00 PM
Congrats Wendy..well deserved indeed!
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Date: 11/11/2018 1:29:00 PM
Well done, Wendy. Congrats on your top win.
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Date: 11/10/2018 9:48:00 AM
Wendy, Andrea is absolutely right. I really do love your poem. I have made it a fav of mine. Congratulations on your well deserved win.
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Date: 11/8/2018 10:59:00 AM
Thanks for your kind comments, Wendy. Seventh Day Sorrow is so very powerful and moving. Thanks for sharing, and I hope you 'place' in the contest.
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Date: 11/6/2018 6:45:00 PM
a very interesting and unique approach you took to this contest theme. I think Curtis is going to really like this entry!
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Date: 11/6/2018 7:57:00 AM
"pride, greed and enmity flourished" - this is a sobering thought, and yet, it does happen. And it is horrifying. Thank you for writing a wonderful poem. You have risen to the occasion for this contest, my friend. Good luck!
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Date: 11/6/2018 5:59:00 AM
Beautiful verse Wendy, sad that the gift we have been given is abused by so many. Good luck in the contest. Tom.
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