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A Valentine with a twist in the tail' Contest Info
Sponsor Suzette Richards
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1/18/2025

The Holy War

I broke the bond to set you free,
and drowned the hope of you and me,
in depths of dark and silent sea,
I watched from afar.
I thought that time would close the door,
and I would want you nevermore,
but though I fought a holy war,
and yet here we are.
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Godwin Avatar
January 21, 2026 at 8:01 AM
NICE, I need to read up on this contest. I sent you a Soup Mail, Jami.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
January 19, 2026 at 10:54 PM
a flowing and beautiful write! Solid contest entry.
Patterson Avatar
January 22, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Thank you
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