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Stars and Stripes

Love for the Stars and Stripes Took him to far places He was proud and duty bound And then his life changed On his chest the medals gleamed There, oh those red ribbons That he could not see But memories of her face
Barbara Gorelick 6/18/14 Shine with Your Naani

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Date: 7/4/2014 10:08:00 AM
nice win..PD
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Date: 7/1/2014 5:37:00 PM
congratulation Barbara, a strong different take on the theme
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Date: 7/1/2014 3:52:00 PM
heart-wrenching and yet so gently composed, barbara... a different star!.. thanks for gracing my contest and sweet congrats on your fine win.. huggs
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Barbara Gorelick
Date: 7/1/2014 3:55:00 PM
Thank you nette...I hold your opinion in high regard. BG
Date: 7/1/2014 1:22:00 PM
Hi Barbara - Bravo on your great win - well deserved, my friend!
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Date: 7/1/2014 12:51:00 PM
a different but lovely take. Congratulations Barbara on fine win. Mohan
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Date: 7/1/2014 11:47:00 AM
wow!!! :D i love this one.. :) i imagine a US soldier.. :) the shining nationalism.. :) CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
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Date: 7/1/2014 11:44:00 AM
Congratulations, Barbara on your win. I appreciate the original take on this theme and the grand ending. // paul
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Date: 7/1/2014 10:28:00 AM
I love your approach to the shining stars, Barbara. Congrats on a fine win
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Date: 6/20/2014 6:14:00 AM
After all not the materialistic things but people and emotions will be our own.
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Date: 6/19/2014 6:15:00 PM
Love that you took this turn with the contest. Beautiful!
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Date: 6/19/2014 12:04:00 PM
the face left at home stays close, but the memories are clouded by brothers lost...good luck Barbara with the contest
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