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Thank you “And if the sun refused to shine” Music finds my sleep and calls from a bedside table, slits of light through the slatted blinds create mini horizons on the wall Time has caught me once again as Led Zeppelin reminds me “I would still be loving you” For the morning throws me back to reality, the longing in my heart which faded beneath the moon has returned to view this bed of only one figure, reaching out for what was “When mountains crumble to the sea” Finding the rocky coastline depicts the feeling in my heart, as I stumble Tear filled eyes a constant, empty arms waving freely in the air to the haunting rhythm of a plastic clock radio “There will still be you and me” If only music were truth, and truth was a melody, easily sung regardless of tempo or flow Key changes finding a bridge of lonely footprints that take me to your memory, remembering the good, remembering the days, and forcing a smile, for each day I whisper “Thank you” The italicized lines are from the Led Zeppelin song “Thank You” which inspired this piece 11/14/16 For “The Poet’s Ear” poetry contest Sponsored by: Greg Barden

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Date: 8/18/2017 3:10:00 PM
A definite winner. First place is well deserved !! Congratulations :)
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Chris Green
Date: 8/18/2017 6:30:00 PM
Thank you so very much Lenna.
Date: 8/7/2017 11:20:00 PM
Although not familiar of the song, the poem is lovely. You inspire me.
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Chris Green
Date: 8/8/2017 11:00:00 AM
Thank you Vivien.
Date: 8/2/2017 3:05:00 PM
I am also pleased to see that you won the Trophy. i am very proud of you my friend. Hugs and Love. Have a great day my friend.
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Chris Green
Date: 8/2/2017 3:19:00 PM
Thank you Darlene for saying such nice things to me. I appreciate you my friend.
Date: 7/31/2017 3:47:00 AM
I am so happy you won this Trophy my dear friend. If anyone deserved this, it is you!
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Chris Green
Date: 7/31/2017 6:47:00 PM
Thanks, it's like my parting gift. :)
Date: 7/30/2017 10:03:00 PM
So well written Chris. No wonder it is a top winner. Congratulations my friend! : )
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Chris Green
Date: 7/31/2017 6:47:00 PM
Thank you so very much Connie.
Date: 7/30/2017 8:23:00 PM
Hi Chris, back again, to read this beautiful poem once more and to congratulate you on your top win! :)
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Chris Green
Date: 7/31/2017 6:47:00 PM
Thanks again Susan for all of your kindness.
Date: 7/30/2017 2:34:00 PM
This is a well-thought-out one. Congrats on your top placement, Chris!
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Chris Green
Date: 7/31/2017 6:46:00 PM
Thank you Moon Flower. I am happy you liked it.
Date: 7/30/2017 12:32:00 PM
Hey Chris congrats on a great win, well done!
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Chris Green
Date: 7/31/2017 6:46:00 PM
Thanks so much John.
Date: 7/30/2017 9:34:00 AM
Congrats on your fine win with this magnolious poem. Really outstanding.
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Chris Green
Date: 7/31/2017 6:46:00 PM
Thank you so much.
Date: 7/30/2017 7:56:00 AM
Congrats on you win, Chris!
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Chris Green
Date: 7/31/2017 6:46:00 PM
Thanks Dale.
Date: 7/30/2017 12:46:00 AM
This was exquisitely written with extraordinary imagination and sublime phrasing ... this knocked me over the first time I read it, and it improved with every reading - adore this work! Congrats on FIRST PLACE, Chris!
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Chris Green
Date: 7/31/2017 6:46:00 PM
Thanks so much Greg. I am happy you liked this poem enough to award it first place. I am humbled to have won your contest.
Date: 7/28/2017 1:03:00 PM
Gorgeous poem my friend. That song always gives me goosebumps. Have you heard it by Tory Amos? Toe curlingly good :) Hope you are well dear poet xomo!
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Chris Green
Date: 7/28/2017 3:06:00 PM
Thank you Maureen.
Date: 7/27/2017 10:15:00 PM
Hi Chris, Led Zeppelin songs bring back memories and makes your poem poignant and priceless. Thank you for this beautiful write :)
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Chris Green
Date: 7/28/2017 3:06:00 PM
Thank you Susan.
Date: 7/21/2017 6:01:00 AM
Great inspiration for a lovely poem, Chris:) hope you're doing good, missing you:(
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Chris Green
Date: 7/21/2017 5:29:00 PM
Thanks Jo, I missing you as well. Have fun my friend.
Date: 7/20/2017 5:02:00 AM
Beautiful poem Chris, I love the Led Zepplin lines in between ...Maria
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Chris Green
Date: 7/21/2017 5:28:00 PM
Thank you so very much Maria.
Date: 7/19/2017 8:19:00 AM
So very heartfelt and inspiring. And I like the Led Zepplin :) Beautiful... hugs :)
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Chris Green
Date: 7/19/2017 12:52:00 PM
Thanks so very much Kina for always bringing a smile to me.
Date: 7/19/2017 7:48:00 AM
Love the song. I love that entire album. I like how you broke it down between stanzas. Now I'm going to California:) Brilliant write, Chris.
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Chris Green
Date: 7/19/2017 12:52:00 PM
Thanks so much my friend. I am happy you enjoyed this one.
Date: 7/18/2017 4:48:00 PM
Hi Chris, The "song" inspired you to write a good poem. Thanks for writing such a write:-) Alexis
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Chris Green
Date: 7/18/2017 5:27:00 PM
Thanks you so very much my friend.
Date: 7/18/2017 3:26:00 PM
Beautiful inspiration Chris. I felt each word.
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Chris Green
Date: 7/18/2017 4:28:00 PM
Thanks so very much. I appreciate your kind thoughts
Date: 7/18/2017 1:29:00 PM
One of my favorites from them...you have me riding in my 95 mustang convertible tunes cranked to the max...love how you did this Chris
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Chris Green
Date: 7/18/2017 2:30:00 PM
Thanks so much Tim, yep, one of my favorites too.
Date: 7/18/2017 1:10:00 PM
I have read this poem and enjoyedit. Well done Peace and love.
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Chris Green
Date: 7/18/2017 2:29:00 PM
Thank you so very much Darlene
Date: 7/18/2017 12:31:00 PM
Now this beauty Chris, I think many can relate to , as can I. A great entry for the contest! I hope it does well :)
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Chris Green
Date: 7/18/2017 2:29:00 PM
Thank you so very much Heidi for all of your kindness.
Date: 7/18/2017 11:57:00 AM
Beautiful poem my friend, the Led Zeppelin lines in between are incredibly well woven into your poem. A beautiful memory, and I wish you good luck in the contest.
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Chris Green
Date: 7/18/2017 2:29:00 PM
Thanks so very much Darren, I am happy you liked it.

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