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I wrote about words of life and how this can be healing I really thought everyone would know what I was feeling The NA was like giving a gift when there’s no smile Maybe it was not my words, but it was in my style I tried to write something that was not complicated because some poems can leave you a bit suffocated Maybe there's a reason my words of feelings got an NA today I look to others how they wrote and what they had to say I begin to realize that poetry is not always about emotion Sometimes it's just about communicating with devotion I learn what others have to say, and a little about themselves This becomes a gift that's really teaching me about myself… Edward J Ebbs - January 3, 2015 Written for a Contest, The Contest

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Vladislav Raven

Date: 1/10/2016 7:11:00 PM

Hi Ed, well written, the dreaded N/A. Had a couple of those myself, i think it was for forgetting to put my name on. A fine write and looks like you did well in a contest with it. Good for you Ed....Vladislav.

Edward Ebbs
Date: 1/10/2016 7:55:00 PM

LOL, I don't enter many contests, but my N/A rate is about 25 to 30%...it is what it is :)

Funom Makama

Date: 2/6/2015 7:22:00 AM

You write graciously and wonderfully. Its blissful coming across this piece. There's nothing more than I can say other than, this is simply awesome and great

Edward Ebbs
Date: 2/7/2015 9:51:00 PM

Thank You Funom, I am honored and humbled by your words, if that makes sense.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/15/2015 10:58:00 PM

You are welcome...((regarding the bottom reply))

Edward Ebbs
Date: 1/17/2015 12:35:00 PM

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/11/2015 10:16:00 PM

Ed:) :) :) I smile at every entry in this contest, contest is The Bomb... Congratulations, on your #1 placement. Always & Forever *LINDA*

Edward Ebbs
Date: 1/12/2015 7:08:00 PM

Thank you Linda:)

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 1/11/2015 3:46:00 PM

Congrats on the win Ed...huggs

Edward Ebbs
Date: 1/11/2015 4:49:00 PM

Thank you :)

Eileen Manassian

Date: 1/10/2015 11:14:00 PM

Back to congratulate you on this, Ed. :) Don't tell me it doesn't feel...Oh so good! Thanks for your visit. Hugs

Edward Ebbs
Date: 1/11/2015 12:35:00 AM

Thanks for the congrats :) Be Good :)

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 1/10/2015 9:13:00 PM

Congratulations! Happy Sunday! Blessings. :)

Edward Ebbs
Date: 1/10/2015 9:23:00 PM

It's still Saturday here, but I will take the blessing today :) May the light in your life shine brightly today, thank you for your wished blessings :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/10/2015 6:37:00 PM

N/A's can feel brutal. I wrote about this subject too Ed. Your poem was a much kinder and wiser poem than mine. Kudos on your great number one win!

Edward Ebbs
Date: 1/10/2015 9:19:00 PM

Aww...thank you Connie :)

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 1/10/2015 5:58:00 PM

Great theory Ed! This time you won first place, woo hoo! Congratulations!

Edward Ebbs
Date: 1/10/2015 9:19:00 PM

Smiles for you Maurice, thank you :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/10/2015 5:23:00 PM

Love your attitude about contests and the good old N/A's. ughh!! I see this was a winner, so big congrats for that!

Edward Ebbs
Date: 1/10/2015 9:18:00 PM

Thanks Andrea :)

Jan Allison

Date: 1/10/2015 1:13:00 PM

I think we canall relate to this on Ed - many congrats:-) Hugs jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 1/10/2015 4:44:00 PM

My Dad is still with us Ed that is the best thing for me:-) Hugs jan xxx

Edward Ebbs
Date: 1/10/2015 4:16:00 PM

Thanks Jan, I hope all is well with you :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/10/2015 10:26:00 AM

This was fun but with an important message imbedded within the lines. Congratulations on your fine win.

Edward Ebbs
Date: 1/10/2015 12:46:00 PM

Thanks Richard...most do have a hidden message, but I'm not gifted enough for them to come out. Happy this one stood out a bit more, thank you :)

Earl Schumacker

Date: 1/10/2015 9:57:00 AM

Hi Ed, Well put. Very well stated. Nice structure. Congratulations on a solid win. Earl

Edward Ebbs
Date: 1/10/2015 12:44:00 PM

Thanks Earl :)

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 1/10/2015 9:56:00 AM

I have quite q collection of NA's..I should know myself very well by now..haha. Congrats. BG

Edward Ebbs
Date: 1/10/2015 12:43:00 PM

LOL, Barbara, I have my own collection too, thank you :)

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 1/10/2015 9:11:00 AM

Congrats on the win with this interesting write, Ed

Edward Ebbs
Date: 1/10/2015 12:42:00 PM

Thanks Doc :)

Casarah Nance

Date: 1/10/2015 9:07:00 AM

Grats on your win!

Edward Ebbs
Date: 1/10/2015 12:42:00 PM

Thank You Casarah :)

Eileen Manassian

Date: 1/3/2015 10:03:00 AM

:) Those NA can be a pain. I really can't stomach them. I guess I have the right attitude, eh? ;) Good write. Great that you can be gracious. I don't join many contests for this very reason. I'm a sensitive soul....

Edward Ebbs
Date: 1/10/2015 12:42:00 PM

Don't take them personally Eileen, thank you for your response :)

Lei Strauss

Date: 1/3/2015 7:18:00 AM

Had fun reading this one! Nice!

Edward Ebbs
Date: 1/3/2015 7:27:00 AM

LOL, thank you, I just finished editing this without my morning coffee!