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The Mission

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 "I wish to cry, yet I laugh, and my lipstick leaves a red stain like a bloody crescent moon on the top of the beer can."--Sylvia Plath

My blood leaves its determination on earth, crimson footsteps effusing on starched sleeves. I'll have planted a continent of ebullient poppies, celebrating existence with no other mission than expression, however brief.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Eve Roper
Date: 7/8/2018 9:48:00 PM
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the imagery is nicely done, Dale. Congratulations on your awesome win! Hugs Eve
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Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 7/9/2018 8:13:00 AM
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Thanks, Eve.
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Susan Gentry
Date: 7/7/2018 7:55:00 PM
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Congratulations on your win. Well done!
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Carole Duet
Date: 7/7/2018 7:17:00 PM
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Congratulations, on your placement in the contest with this very interesting poem, Dale.
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Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 7/7/2018 7:49:00 PM
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Thanks, Carol.
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Line Gauthier
Date: 7/7/2018 7:23:00 AM
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Vivid imagery, Dale. Congrats on your well deserved top win.
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Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 7/7/2018 8:13:00 AM
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Thanks, Line!
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Agnes Krampe
Date: 6/16/2018 10:00:00 PM
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Love the continent of ebullient poppies, what a great image.
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Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 6/17/2018 7:52:00 AM
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Thanks so much, Agnes.
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Daniel Turner
Date: 6/15/2018 8:53:00 PM
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This resonates with me, the only difference is I take great pleasure in planting trees. Another fine write, Dale:)
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Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 6/15/2018 8:58:00 PM
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Thanks, Daniel.
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 6/15/2018 6:27:00 PM
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So much desire to be remembered! Beautifully expressed.
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Dale Gregory Cozart
Date: 6/15/2018 6:30:00 PM
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Thanks so much, SW!

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