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Silver Strands

She sits quietly, staring at the fire Lost in a world of reflection Lines upon her face Softened by the caress of time Shadows of her years have lengthened Her memories play upon the flames A husband, taken, still held dearly Children, raised, taught to fly Silver strands, speak of many seasons Shining softly in the fires glow A crown bestowed upon this weary lady Who rests now, a rocker for her throne

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 12/13/2011 6:45:00 PM
This is beautiful, Bob. Congrats on your win. Kim
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Bob Quigley
Date: 12/14/2011 8:17:00 AM
Appreciate it Kim
Date: 12/13/2011 9:50:00 AM
Nice write,Bob.Touchy and emotional poem.Congratulations on your win....keep on flying..
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Bob Quigley
Date: 12/13/2011 12:18:00 PM
Many thanks Olusegun
Date: 12/12/2011 3:15:00 PM
congrats on your win in the contest with this touching poem, love "her memories play upon the flames" :-)
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Bob Quigley
Date: 12/12/2011 10:13:00 PM
Appreciate it Charlotte
Date: 12/12/2011 11:30:00 AM
Congrats Bob on your win.Loved it first time around.
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Bob Quigley
Date: 12/12/2011 10:12:00 PM
Thanks Kash
Date: 12/12/2011 8:29:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Susan's "Silver Strands" contest Bob. Love, Carol
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Bob Quigley
Date: 12/12/2011 9:43:00 AM
Thank you Carol
Date: 12/12/2011 7:52:00 AM
Touching. Congratulations on your win.
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Bob Quigley
Date: 12/12/2011 9:43:00 AM
Appreciate it Carol
Date: 12/11/2011 10:12:00 PM
Yours is wonderful, Bob. I loved the way you crafted your poem so eloquently. VEry well done, my friend. Congratulations on your win.
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Bob Quigley
Date: 12/11/2011 10:26:00 PM
Thank you Andrea
Date: 12/11/2011 8:32:00 PM
Congratulations bob, this is really nice x
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Bob Quigley
Date: 12/11/2011 10:27:00 PM
Thanks very much Mandy
Date: 12/11/2011 5:00:00 PM
I loved the imagery expressed in this heartwarming poem. Congratulations on your win.
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Bob Quigley
Date: 12/11/2011 5:41:00 PM
Thank you Connie
Date: 12/11/2011 3:01:00 PM
Sweetly told. Congratulations Bob. Love, Joyce
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Bob Quigley
Date: 12/11/2011 5:41:00 PM
Thank you Joyce
Date: 12/11/2011 1:58:00 PM
Bob congrats on your win..David
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Bob Quigley
Date: 12/11/2011 5:41:00 PM
Appreciate it David
Date: 12/7/2011 4:37:00 AM
Wonderful poem on silver strands Bob. Enjoyed very much.Best wishes.
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Bob Quigley
Date: 12/7/2011 8:04:00 AM
Appreciate that Kash
Date: 12/4/2011 3:03:00 PM
Bob I felt the emotion underneath the lines of your poem Bob. I enjoyed every lines of it. It brings me back memories of my grandmother and my mother. A winning piece I believe. Dalila
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Bob Quigley
Date: 12/5/2011 9:52:00 AM
Thank you Dalila. I hope you are right.
Date: 12/3/2011 12:07:00 PM
Good afternoon Bob. enjoyed,..good luck in the contest,..p.d.
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Bob Quigley
Date: 12/3/2011 2:14:00 PM
Thanks P.D.
Date: 12/3/2011 10:21:00 AM
How lovely an sensitive, Bob. A winner for sure. Love, Joyce
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Bob Quigley
Date: 12/3/2011 2:14:00 PM
Appreciate that Joyce.

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