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Summer Swallow

One smile does not a laughter make Nor one teardrop in the dust, a lake. ~Contest: Rhyming couplet#3 ~Sponsor: L Milton Hankins.

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Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 10/19/2021 2:17:00 PM

Abdul, Congratulations~your poems imagery is very poignant; a message we should carry with us always. Blessings, Paulette

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/18/2021 6:28:00 PM

Dear Abdul, your beautiful couplet is expressive and impressive. So touching! Congratulations for your excellent win in Milton’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Jan Allison

Date: 10/18/2021 11:53:00 AM

Dropping back with many congrats on your win Abdul:-) hugs Jan xx

Francis J Grasso

Date: 10/18/2021 8:26:00 AM

Lovely sentiment, beautifully expressed! Congratulations, Abdul! ...Fran

Ann Peck

Date: 10/18/2021 8:05:00 AM

That's so lovely, Abdul. It gives one pause Congratulations on your win!

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/18/2021 7:05:00 AM

Well penned, Abdul, Congrats on your win ~

Beata Agustin

Date: 10/18/2021 5:31:00 AM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... God bless you.

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 10/18/2021 1:01:00 AM

Nice one! deserving of a top spot!!

L Milton Hankins

Date: 10/17/2021 8:16:00 PM

Abdul, this is a very touching couplet rich with meaning...and truth. Congratulations on your high placement out of fifty entries. Good work!

Jan Allison

Date: 10/7/2021 11:57:00 AM

well written rhyme Abdul:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/6/2021 6:12:00 PM

Hi Abdul, This is a well-written and deep entry for the contest. Best wishes in the contest. Have a good evening;-) Alexis