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A Legacy for Life 1

With noiseless hammer the Master Carpenter builds our earthly home. Our labor there is useless - we do not rest on His Word. ~~~ With hallowed armor the Master Sentry patrols the place where we dwell Foremost, our nation’s defense demands a grasp of His Sword. ~~~ With joy, celebrate the Master Archer’s blessing of many children. We do well to set their aim as straight arrows for His bow. Psalm 127 February 17, 2022 A Brian Strand Tanka Poetry Contest tanka three above (first place)

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Date: 2/20/2022 7:13:00 AM
You wrote a great tanka my dear friend, Reason. Congratulations on your well-deserved win! Thanks for sharing.
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Date: 2/19/2022 3:54:00 PM
Fabulous! Congrats
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Date: 2/19/2022 5:24:00 PM
"Fabulous!" a stretch which I accept with glee. Appreciate your comment, Andrea.
Date: 2/17/2022 12:01:00 PM
Tanka for that, children are indeed a heritage from the Lord!
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Date: 2/19/2022 5:25:00 PM
Blessing on you, Jeff and your pun. Grandchildren are even more so. Don't have in great-grands yet; but I'm sure they hold even more promise of the Lord's blessing. Thank you so much.

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