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The Little Bead

We lie in our class, Not really intrigued or puzzled, By the mundane subjects that keep us muddled. Some may admire the beauty that surrounds us; Of the trees swaying in the winds, Of the cherry blossoms that drop, In the never-failing cold wind. The light which comes through our open doors, The light, not brighter than the people we have in store. We all are specimens alike, But, behind our mask of mischief lies, A little drop or maybe a bead, Filled with sincerity and virtue so sweet. The little drop that burns and shines, In all our hearts it lies. We are not mindless wanderers, We are not without destination; Some folks can’t understand, The intensity of our situation. We have a goal, An aim to be great, But some of us haven’t uncovered our little drop, The drop that can seal our fate. The teachers say we’re a nuisance, How we trouble their conscience; But how they will miss us, Miss our shenanigans; How we will miss each other when we leave, To the calling of our little bead.

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Date: 7/1/2025 1:12:00 PM
Hello! Would you mind sharing your email address so I can send you the agreement for What Makes Me Smile? I have to also say that I may change only the capitalization in some poet’s work to keep it uniform. Hence some use capitalization some do not. If it easier for you to see my email and not mislabel as spam the one I use is Kandle.jones@yahoo.com It will be a pdf attached you can read. If you simply reply agree to all and type your name I will accept as I don’t want to burden you with snail mailing a document to me. If you do want to snail mail I will provide my address. Thanks
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Date: 6/30/2025 12:23:00 AM
Your unique entry was thought provoking and outside the box! Nina thanks for your entry and congratulations on your win! Your support in my contest means a lot to me! Please allow me time to get organized and I will format the book and get your final permission much later ok?
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Karen Jones
Date: 7/1/2025 1:12:00 PM
You will get credit and perhaps a free copy. I’m still working on it. I noticed you don’t have soupmail! I’d like to communicate with you about the process and get your agreement. What is your email address and since I couldn’t soup mail the next message is what I said to all poets ok?
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Nina Laurendale
Date: 6/30/2025 5:43:00 AM
Thank you so very much for selecting my poem, for second place! It really means a lot to me. Also the book sounds like an absolutely wonderful idea, and I'd be honoured to have my poem included. I don't want any profits at all, just a small author credit in the book is all i ask :D Thank you again for creating something so meaningful for patients!^^

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