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The One Who Survived

still here twice a widow only in my fifties my Savior carries my sorrows each day **the survivor is a close friend of mine Written on 2/5/2016

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Joyce Johnson

Date: 2/11/2016 10:57:00 PM

Nicely conveyed. Congratulations. Love, Joyce

Laura Leiser
Date: 2/12/2016 12:15:00 AM

Thank you, Joyce :)

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 2/11/2016 9:49:00 PM

Very touchy.. congrats on ur great win with this awesome write

Laura Leiser
Date: 2/12/2016 12:13:00 AM

Thank you, Dr. Upma :)

Jan Allison

Date: 2/11/2016 1:51:00 PM

Very touching Laura congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx

Laura Leiser
Date: 2/11/2016 5:11:00 PM

Thank you, Jan :)

Eve Roper

Date: 2/11/2016 12:47:00 PM

Great write and heartfelt. Congratulations on your win!

Laura Leiser
Date: 2/11/2016 5:10:00 PM

Thank you, Eve :)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/11/2016 12:20:00 PM

Thank you for participating in my contest “The One Who Survives”..It was an honor to read your entry..I can feel your pain by your loss and your comfort in your faith..Sara

Laura Leiser
Date: 2/12/2016 12:12:00 AM

Thank you, Teppo :)

Laura Leiser
Date: 2/11/2016 5:10:00 PM

Thank you, Sara, for the top honor. It was not me, but a close friend who suffered the losses. I did preface this under the poem. Perhaps you didn't see it. Anyway, Thank You again :)

Carrie Richards

Date: 2/11/2016 12:06:00 PM

So sad this is. Well spoken, Laura. :)

Elaine George

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

Sensational Cinquain, dear Laura. Many congrats on your top honor. Elaine

Laura Leiser
Date: 2/11/2016 5:09:00 PM

Thank you, Elaine :)

Susan Gentry

Date: 2/11/2016 11:31:00 AM

Congratulations on your win!

Laura Leiser
Date: 2/11/2016 5:08:00 PM

Thank you, Susan :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/11/2016 10:49:00 AM

poignant write, laura.. fine congrats on your win!..huggs

Laura Leiser
Date: 2/11/2016 5:08:00 PM

Thank you, Nette :)

Lin Lane

Date: 2/11/2016 9:57:00 AM

Solemn write that is very touching, Laura. Congratulations.

Laura Leiser
Date: 2/11/2016 5:08:00 PM

Thanks, Lin :)

Arthur Vaso

Date: 2/7/2016 7:21:00 PM

Very beautiful! very touching line "my Savior carries my sorrows"

Laura Leiser
Date: 2/7/2016 7:32:00 PM

Thank you, Arthur. It's true, too!

Curtis Johnson

Date: 2/6/2016 10:19:00 PM

Great work Laura. I felt the sorrow in the life of your friend and how she manages to endure. I love this huge story captured in a midget of words. Bless U.

Laura Leiser
Date: 2/7/2016 2:07:00 PM

Thank you, Curtis. My friend has a great support system through church and family. It has really helped her!

Anthony Mark

Date: 2/5/2016 11:47:00 PM

Reflective piece

Laura Leiser
Date: 2/6/2016 11:47:00 AM

Thank you, Mark! I appreciate you stopping by to comment.