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Southern Belle

Within and without you Over, under, all about you There's an aura of grace Of fragrance and lace A Southern belle in your day Time takes not charm away The hearts you've captured Yet swell with rapture Your gait's a step slower You don't swivel your hips Yet a coquettish smile Still plays 'bout your lips Heed not the naysayers Who hold today's passed you by The mere sound of your name ~ Manifest awe in my eye

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Date: 5/19/2020 10:37:00 PM
G'day Gershon … father time steals many things but not everything - thank you Gershon - Lindsay
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/20/2020 8:52:00 AM
So true. E.g., Father Time has been kind enough not to steal my yellow teeth! :) gw
Date: 5/19/2020 10:54:00 AM
Lovely little poem with love, humour and wisdom! Congrats on your top win.
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Date: 5/19/2020 1:46:00 PM
Thanks, Krish! Thanks for noticing! :) gw
Date: 5/18/2020 5:20:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. I would love a dress in that old dress style and be the belle of the ball. In the movies the dresses and ladies are so pretty. Enjoy your win and day.........
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/19/2020 1:45:00 PM
Yes, they were pretty, alright! Thanks, Paula. ~ gw
Date: 5/18/2020 12:25:00 PM
Gershon, congratulations on your win! I can see this lovely lady through your words and, having deep southern roots, know many a Southern belle both young and young at heart who fit your description. Well done my friend!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/19/2020 1:44:00 PM
Very nice of you, Sam, and congrats to you on your top-drawer win in the contest! ~ Wolfgang
Date: 5/18/2020 11:53:00 AM
Congrats mate, on your 1st place win, and not just in this contest!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/19/2020 1:42:00 PM
Thank you, L.J., and congrats to you too for your win! :) gw
Date: 5/17/2020 2:22:00 PM
Beautiful convincing love poem. Congratulations on your verses and your good fortune at having such a subject.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/17/2020 8:17:00 PM
Thank YOU for your support and your kind words, Geoffrey! Cheers, Gershon
Date: 5/17/2020 1:47:00 PM
Wow, beautifully penned.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/17/2020 2:14:00 PM
Thank you so much, M.L! :) gw
Date: 5/17/2020 7:45:00 AM
I really like the intimate feel of this piece Gershon. It seems she has grown into her beauty.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/17/2020 2:14:00 PM
Thank you for such an insightful comment, Richard!

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