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The One That Survived

She stands In the graveyard Where he sleeps forever Beneath the heavy weight of all Her tears. ~~~ For: Cinquain contest Awarded: First Place Written: Feb. 6, 2016

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Funom Makama

Date: 5/20/2016 6:53:00 AM

Awesome and refreshing. A jaw breaking 7.

Sarita Milliner

Date: 2/16/2016 11:42:00 AM

Great write!!

Elaine George
Date: 2/17/2016 2:33:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sarita. Elaine

Wendy Rycroft

Date: 2/15/2016 11:19:00 AM

Congrats well done xxx

Elaine George
Date: 2/17/2016 1:04:00 PM

Thank you so much, Wendy. Elaine

Sandra Adams

Date: 2/13/2016 10:58:00 AM

stopping by again to offer you congrats on your big win :)

Elaine George
Date: 2/13/2016 2:16:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sandra.

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 2/13/2016 3:11:00 AM

Greetings Elaine. I love the emotional imagery that you have impacted in your verse.... Congrats for your well, deserved #1 placement in the contest!!! ;-)

Elaine George
Date: 2/13/2016 7:00:00 AM

Thank you Teddy.

Joyce Johnson

Date: 2/11/2016 10:50:00 PM

So sad and so well done. Congratulations. Love, Joyce

Elaine George
Date: 2/12/2016 9:47:00 AM

Thank you, dear Joyce. So nice to see you here and still gracing us with you beautiful poetry. Elaine

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 2/11/2016 10:24:00 PM

Hello Elaine, this is a fine win. I love how you got the top spot. Well deserved... Love Linda

Elaine George
Date: 2/12/2016 9:39:00 AM

Thank you for your support, Linda. It is much appreciated. Elaine

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 2/11/2016 9:48:00 PM

Very powerful.. congrats on ur first place win with this awesome write Elaine.

Elaine George
Date: 2/11/2016 9:56:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments, Dr. Upma. Elaine

Sandra Haight

Date: 2/11/2016 1:48:00 PM

So sad and powerful, Elaine. Congratulations on your well-deserved First Place win. Hugs, Sandr

Elaine George
Date: 2/11/2016 2:00:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sandra. Elaine

Paul Callus

Date: 2/11/2016 12:41:00 PM

This is sad, but lovely, Elaine. You made each word count! Congratulations on a deserved first place:) Regards // paul

Elaine George
Date: 2/11/2016 12:45:00 PM

Thank you so much for your kind comments, Paul.

Eve Roper

Date: 2/11/2016 12:39:00 PM

Amazing how much you got in just a few words! Great write! My brother in law did the same every night when my sister passed always left a rose. Congratulations on your win!

Elaine George
Date: 2/11/2016 12:44:00 PM

Thank you for much for your kind comments, Eve. Much appreciated. Elaine

Janice Canerdy

Date: 2/11/2016 12:22:00 PM

Congrats on your top win! Janice

Elaine George
Date: 2/11/2016 12:24:00 PM

Thank you, Janice

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/11/2016 12:17:00 PM

Thank you for participating in my contest “The One Who Survives”..It was an honor to read your entry..I can feel the pain of the survivor..Sara

Carrie Richards

Date: 2/11/2016 12:05:00 PM

Oh yes.......this is top notch and filled with emotion! Well done!

Susan Gentry

Date: 2/11/2016 11:28:00 AM

Congratulations on your win! So sad. Last 2 lines got me.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/11/2016 10:42:00 AM

from a point of view who is at the receiving end of a tragedy, wow... top congrats, elaine.. huggs

Lin Lane

Date: 2/11/2016 9:56:00 AM

Quite sad but lovely, Elaine. Congratulations on your win.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/9/2016 4:00:00 PM

love how you did this. Outstanding.

Elaine George
Date: 2/9/2016 4:04:00 PM

Thank you Andrea. In answer to your question re: Cannon. Cannon is the name of the lover who was lost at sea. I sent you a soup mail on that, but I don't know if you got it. Elaine PS I am going to study the Quatern and give it another go. Thanks for inspiring me.