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The Graduate's Sanctuary

the graduate

      submerges in pool

          Mr. Robinson

               debates career paths above:

sanctuary found in sounds of silence


For Chris's "Sanctuary" contest.  Based on the film "The Graduate."

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Duncan Chappell

Date: 10/29/2010 4:21:00 AM

well done here

James Fraser

Date: 10/9/2010 5:47:00 PM

Hiya Carolyn, I think I have rectified the glitch on Freebird > glad you made it sae to your sisters >> James

Francine Roberts

Date: 10/7/2010 8:31:00 AM

beautiully done, congrats on your win in the contest

Wilma Neels

Date: 10/7/2010 5:23:00 AM

Carolyn congratulations on your win in the Contest, love Wilma

Tahera Mannan

Date: 10/7/2010 3:56:00 AM

many congratulations for this win.

John Freeman

Date: 10/6/2010 5:29:00 PM

Congratulations My Friend on your worthy poem top ten win. Agape, Moses

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/6/2010 3:02:00 PM

I really really liked this one, Carolyn. Congratulations for the winner's circle. LUv, Andrea

James Fraser

Date: 10/6/2010 1:04:00 PM

Many congratulations Carolyn on your win in Chris's contest with this fine Tanka. Hope you are travelling safely >> James

Joyce Johnson

Date: 10/6/2010 11:18:00 AM

Great take on the contest Carolyn. Congratulations. Love, Joyce

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 10/6/2010 10:43:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Carolyn in Chris D. Aechtner's contest "T(h)anka You". Love, Carol

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 10/6/2010 6:04:00 AM

Congratulations on this well deserved win, Carolyn

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 10/6/2010 4:20:00 AM

Congrats on your win, Carolyn :) Very unique take on the challenge and I also really liked the format that you used here-- :)-- nikko :)

Harry Horsman

Date: 10/6/2010 2:09:00 AM

interesting this Carolyn, liked it first time around, and still do in fact it gets better with every read, congrats on your placement in contest. Harry

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 10/5/2010 11:05:00 PM

LNC..good one..that was a great movie..I like your take on it for the contest. Congrats and drive safely..BG

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 10/2/2010 1:23:00 AM

Silence is such a lovely place of mind...Love you, Dane

Lynette Chachere

Date: 9/28/2010 4:26:00 PM

to graduate must be one of the greatest things one in life can get! from what ever or where ever it may be. ~Always&Forever Lynette

David Smalling

Date: 9/24/2010 1:10:00 PM

You make nostalgia fun to read, may you do well in the contest, my long favored poet.

Diane Locksley

Date: 9/24/2010 5:56:00 AM

Wow! That was an awesome poem! I rented the movie several years ago, but there is a scene of Dustin Hoffman floating in the pool as the Sounds of Silence is being sung by Simon and Garfunkel on youtube. I could relate to the way he felt because parents always seem to try to make decisions for their children, even when they are old enough to make their own career choices. Good luck in the contest!

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 9/24/2010 5:49:00 AM

This a winner and such a well written and clever as said below... thanks for sharing and making me smile on Friday...love Michael

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 9/23/2010 9:20:00 AM

good line to write about!! enjoyed.

James Rasmusson

Date: 9/23/2010 8:09:00 AM

Hello again Carolyn, Left to my own devices, meandering is my MO of choice. It sounds like you weren't cut out to be a 'cavewoman'. Oh well, it's his loss. ~Jim

Daver Austin

Date: 9/23/2010 8:09:00 AM

Galupppbbbb! You gotta realize that there is sound under water. Just kidding. I harken thy wish for anonymity. Love, Dave

James Rasmusson

Date: 9/23/2010 7:51:00 AM

Hi Carolyn, so glad you liked "Seven Dwarfs". I'm delighted to be in the 'Soup' recipe and plan on taking part in the contests in the near future. Right now, I'm swamped with a lot of stuff. ~James 'Jim" Rasmusson, MeanderthalMan