Silent Beauty

Craggy rocks and endless sand,
Mighty mountains towering,
Craters and serene silence…
The beauty of Mars.

Jack Horne, 20th November, for Russell’s Natural Dodoitsu contest
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Haick Avatar
March 22, 2013 at 7:33 PM
This had to be on the Winners' List, Jack. It is a silent beauty that speaks volumes, just being there! Love your poems, my friend! x Annalise
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January 12, 2013 at 9:35 PM
wonderful picture, Jack, and congrats for your win. I am finally seeing this winner list. It's about time, huh!! I had a nice day with Joe . We saw Gangster Squad. Sean Penn really looked the part of the evil mobster!
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January 12, 2013 at 12:17 PM
Jack, , congratulations with your awesome win. SKAT
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January 11, 2013 at 10:03 PM
JACK, .. I'm here to offer support In Russell's "Natural Dodoitsu ” contest.. :-) CONGRATULATIONS (-: good night~ PD
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January 11, 2013 at 12:23 AM
Another great one from you Jack. congrats.! BG
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January 9, 2013 at 11:45 PM
Excellent win!
Roberts Avatar
January 9, 2013 at 10:44 PM
Great read. Jack ... Seren
Johnson Avatar
January 9, 2013 at 9:28 PM
Surprising. Out of this world.. Congratulations Jack. Love, Joyce
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January 9, 2013 at 6:33 PM
Congrats on the win Jack!Enjoyed the read.
Haick Avatar
January 9, 2013 at 2:48 PM
Congratulations on your fantastic win, Jack! Love, Annalise
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January 9, 2013 at 1:21 PM
Congratulations on your winning spot Jack, I never thought of space but good one xx
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November 23, 2012 at 9:50 AM
brilliant this is jack, i certainly see the beauty in the serene silence
Guzzi Avatar
November 23, 2012 at 8:39 AM
So what's the latest news from mars??Light & Love
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November 22, 2012 at 10:48 AM
You sure gave me something to picture here, Jack-- very cool way of highlighting Mars' beauty-- thank you for your kind and inspiring comments in my poem-- I am happy to share those customs...you and your family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
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November 22, 2012 at 8:58 AM
wow, you wrote a little beauty in this one, Jack. An unusual topic very well crafted. well, I have to hurry and start the turkey going! Was hoping to get all caught up here, but not quite. If you wrote me an email, I may take a while to get to it. SEE YA!!!
Haick Avatar
November 20, 2012 at 6:32 PM
I enjoyed reading this, Jack.. reminds me of the picturesque in "Game of Thrones". My very best wish for a win in the Contest. Hope you're doing fine. Well done as always. Annalise
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November 20, 2012 at 3:06 PM
Winner for sure..Interesting topic chosen..Enjoyed reading this afternoon.,Thanks for stopping by..Sara
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November 20, 2012 at 2:43 PM
A beautiful poem Jack - wish you luck in the contest. - Have a lovely week. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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