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10/21/2024 for Shikata ga nai Poetry Contest 

You say you're leaving me now? This cannot be! Why? How? I cannot say goodbye. Tell me what you want from me. I'll be what you want me to be. Give me one more try. Still, you walk out of the door? For time to grieve, I implore. I need time to cry. Now, I have things to do. It was so nice knowing you. Shikata na gai.

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Date: 11/10/2024 4:13:00 PM
I think you captured the Japanese train of thought here - It can't be helped; you offered but rejection reigned. So move on. Congratulations on your placement; it was a fun prompt.
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Date: 11/10/2024 11:59:00 AM
Thank you for writing for my contest and congratulations on your placement.
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Date: 10/22/2024 8:40:00 AM
Hi David, as your title says, it couldn't be helped, good luck in the contest.
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David Crandall
Date: 10/22/2024 8:30:00 PM
Thanks John
Date: 10/21/2024 8:44:00 PM
Short and to the point. Just up my alley!
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David Crandall
Date: 10/21/2024 10:04:00 PM
Thanks Andrea. Glad to hear a nice review. I thought it might be a little too plain.

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