Suddenly Gone

We were seating our kids at an outdoor cafe
When the tsunami hit and swept them away


Received 5th place in "WHAT YOU WILL" contest
Received 7th place in "featured poem of the week" contest
Received honorable mention in "Tribute to Japan" contest
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Brown Avatar
September 21, 2011 at 1:11 PM
Congratulations in the contest of P. D. "Featured Poem of The Week". Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 5:09 PM
CONGRATS SUSAN ON YOUR 7TH PLACE WIN WITH THIS FEATURED POETRY LUV..
Merryman Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 12:41 PM
Congrats on your win, Susan. Kim
Poet Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 11:27 AM
Congrats Susan on your win in PD's contest.Enjoyed your poem.
Mehta Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 8:29 AM
Congratulations on the win in the contest of P.D. Susan
Ramsdale Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 3:49 AM
A winning congratulations! CR
A   Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 2:13 AM
Susan,..Congratulations on your win, this is an amazing featured poem. Thank you so much for entering and sharing it with us. A super well done poem,, God bless,... LINDA
Horne Avatar
May 21, 2011 at 12:27 PM
Many congrats on your win, Susan : )
Mehta Avatar
May 21, 2011 at 12:44 AM
Many Congrats Susan on big coveted HM in Debbie's contest. Luv & best wishes - Hitendra Mehta
Dietrich Avatar
May 20, 2011 at 10:27 PM
congrats Susan. I remember this one and it has quite an "impact" on the reader!
Brown Avatar
May 20, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's "What You Will"contest Susan. Love, Carol
A   Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 11:16 PM
Susan,. CONGRATULATIONS:-) !! on your wonderful featured poem of this this week. Take care and God bless,..p.d.
Brown Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 12:43 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Debbie Guzzi's contest Susan. Love, Carol
K. Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 10:41 AM
So much impact in these two lines-- really shows how things can change in a second... way to go for you for being in the winners' list, Susan :)
Mehta Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 6:08 AM
Congratulations on the HM win in the contest of debbie, Susan
Horne Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 6:07 AM
Many congrats to you : )
Sweetheart Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 5:31 AM
Congrats Susan on your HM in the Japan contest.. a great entry luv..enjoy ..
Mehta Avatar
May 16, 2011 at 5:39 PM
Congratulations on your poem being featured this week, Susan
Brown Avatar
May 16, 2011 at 12:57 PM
Congratulations on your featured write this week Susan. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
May 15, 2011 at 6:09 PM
Congrats Susan on your featured poem this week on P.S. .. a great one to share with us all my friend with luv..
Fraser Avatar
May 13, 2011 at 1:51 PM
Many congratulations Susan on your win in Brian's contest. Have a lovely weekend....:)
Dietrich Avatar
May 11, 2011 at 8:39 PM
oh, my gosh, what a startling little couplet!! Very powerful effect! congratulations.
Sweetheart Avatar
May 11, 2011 at 1:04 PM
Congrats Susan on your fabulous win in brian's contest with this fantastic entry luv.. so honored to be sharing this winners list with u ..enjoy..
Dufresne Avatar
May 11, 2011 at 12:39 PM
powerfully tragic reality write, Susan. Congrats on your win
George   Avatar
May 11, 2011 at 11:22 AM
the power of nature! Many congrats on your BIG WIN, Susan. Lainie
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