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Proudly, she carried white carnations and delicate pink roses, their sweet aroma emanated from her romantic bridal bouquet. Entwined in the blooms were crystals that would sparkle in poses of photographs soon to be taken on this, her wedding day. They'd met when teens, and he was smitten upon first glance by the twinkle in her eyes and the smile she sent his way. He gave her white carnations at their first high school dance, pink roses he presented when she starred in the Senior play. The crystals were a necklace, worn by her mother, as a bride It was a way of honoring her loving memory on this occasion A gift that morning from her father, brought tears in a flood tide He thought she'd want to carry them; she needed no persuasion The aisle was lined with petals; pink roses and white carnations, swept along as she walked, by the train of her alencon lace gown. They stood, exchanging wedding bands and love's declarations. On her head she wore carnations and roses, fashioned in a crown. @10~4~2017@ Roses and Carnations Sponsor: Julie Rodeheaver

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Date: 10/13/2017 11:17:00 PM
This is wonderful - love it! Congratulations on your well-earned win in Julie's contest, Lin - keep up the great writing! :-)
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Date: 10/12/2017 2:10:00 AM
Congratulations Lin lane ,,
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Date: 10/12/2017 2:51:00 PM
Thank you.
Date: 10/11/2017 9:14:00 PM
Congratulations Lin on your win with this sentimental and romantic write.
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Date: 10/12/2017 2:51:00 PM
Thanks, Susan.
Date: 10/11/2017 7:26:00 PM
Lin, congratulations on your win with this lovely write !
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Date: 10/12/2017 2:51:00 PM
Thanks a lot.
Date: 10/11/2017 2:34:00 PM
Beautiful, Lin. Congratulations on your First Place win in the contest. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 10/12/2017 2:51:00 PM
Thanks ever so much, Sandra.
Date: 10/11/2017 12:05:00 PM
congratulations on a first place win with this well-deserved poem, Lin
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Date: 10/12/2017 2:51:00 PM
Thank you kindly, Frederic.
Date: 10/11/2017 9:25:00 AM
Congrats on your top win, Lin!
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Date: 10/12/2017 2:50:00 PM
Thanks a lot, Dale.
Date: 10/11/2017 6:09:00 AM
I knew this would be a top place winner Lin!!! many congrats:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 10/11/2017 6:21:00 AM
Thank you very much, Jan.
Date: 10/11/2017 5:58:00 AM
Congratulations on your great win, Lin. VN 99c
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Date: 10/11/2017 6:21:00 AM
Thank you, Subimal...and well done to you, too.
Date: 10/6/2017 6:44:00 AM
This is such a romantic write my friend! It is so beautiful and filled with sentimentality! I really loved the picture that pertains to the poem, with white carnations and pink roses! While pink roses are pretty, the aren't my favorite, I do like white carnations though, they are quite wondrous...like your poem! What a harmonious piece, Great Work!!
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Date: 10/11/2017 6:20:00 AM
Thank you, Russell.
Date: 10/5/2017 11:41:00 AM
This so sweet, Lin, I especially like the aisle lines with petals... Good Luck!
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Date: 10/11/2017 6:20:00 AM
Thank you, Mike.
Date: 10/5/2017 8:27:00 AM
Very beautiful...the perfect scene for such a tantamount event.
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Date: 10/11/2017 6:20:00 AM
Thanks a lot, Tim.
Date: 10/4/2017 8:01:00 PM
Awesome imagery in this beautiful wedding write! Good luck in the contest Lin!~Che :)
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Date: 10/11/2017 6:19:00 AM
Thank you, Cheryl.
Date: 10/4/2017 5:17:00 PM
beautiful words and impeccable rhyme, lin! this is an absolutely gorgeous poem...
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Date: 10/4/2017 7:27:00 PM
Thanks for such wonderful comments, Ilene. They're always appreciated.
Date: 10/4/2017 5:17:00 PM
absolutely beautiful imagery Lin i can picture it so vividly, I especially love the thought of the crystals being in her bouquet i can imagine this happening for real:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 10/4/2017 7:27:00 PM
You're a romantic like I am, Jan. Thanks for liking this one.
Date: 10/4/2017 5:13:00 PM
Very beautiful imagery, this would make a lovely gift to a young couple getting married!
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Date: 10/4/2017 7:26:00 PM
Hi Arthur, and thanks very much.

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