Strength In Storms

waves crash mist and spray touch upon lighthouse's strong walls.. lights steadily warn lightkeeper's sturdy rock home filled with light warmth love.. unharmed as storm passes delphiniums bloom their gauze blossoms withstand storm.. strength in featherweight
Sponsor: Gail Doyle Contest: A Scenery Of Your Choice As An Artist July 15, 2012

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Date: 7/20/2012 4:46:00 PM
Beautiful... Congratulations on your win... Terry
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Date: 7/20/2012 1:41:00 PM
What lovely imagery, Sara, a peaceful scene after the storm! Congrats on your win! Love and Blessings, Rhonda
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Date: 7/20/2012 11:52:00 AM
Hey, I see you are high on the list. Congratulations.
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Date: 7/19/2012 12:26:00 PM
congrats Sara on a grand first place win for this awesome scene painted in eloquent words luv.. thankxx for your help also..
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Date: 7/19/2012 11:39:00 AM
Worthy of a 1st..congrats..you painted a lovely picture..the last one is so original. BG
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Date: 7/18/2012 6:27:00 PM
Beautiful, Sara! Congrats on your 1st place win! Love, Kim
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Date: 7/18/2012 4:43:00 PM
Brilliant, Sara!! love it...Big Congrats on your win!!! I like the "strength in featherweight"...wonderful juxtaposition...love ya, deb
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Date: 7/18/2012 10:51:00 AM
Sara, congrats on your win, beauty in the crshing waves..David
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Date: 7/18/2012 9:56:00 AM
Well thought out and well done. Congratulations Sara. Love, Joyce
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Date: 7/18/2012 9:24:00 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful poetry placing in Gail's "Scenery"contest Sara. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/17/2012 9:09:00 PM
Sara. I forgot to ask. did you use that Robert Kindaide picture for your inspiration? I think I see it in this nice little poem of yours. I almost used that picture too!!
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Date: 7/17/2012 4:37:00 PM
Nice haiku! I liked the first one the most. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Date: 7/16/2012 9:59:00 PM
you painted a great scene. Love how you put flowers there by it.
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Date: 7/16/2012 12:45:00 PM
awesome piece, my friend - I just love lighthouses
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Date: 7/16/2012 9:44:00 AM
pretty images - best wishes in the contest :)
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Date: 7/16/2012 3:28:00 AM
Hello Sara, stopping by to say hi... good luck with your wonderful haikus.... always~pd
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Date: 7/16/2012 3:15:00 AM
This is a most lovely entry for Gail's contest Sara. I am sure it will fair well. I adore haiku, and you display your talent with your excellent imagery in these.
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Date: 7/15/2012 5:53:00 PM
good luck in the contest. thanks for your comments and yes i have many regrets in my life, but i wouldn't have what i have if i didn't pay the price at one time or another
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Date: 7/15/2012 4:01:00 PM
This is truly a gorgeous write! I just love lighthouses as they are one of my favorite landmarks! And watching a lighthouse operating during a storm is surly an amazing sight! I love this poem a lot Sara, you've done an excellent job! Great Work!!
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