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The Other Cheek

It’s only make believe, I know
But in my fondest dream I go
To some resplendent mountain peak
To gain the precedent I seek
Whereby the wisdom of the Son
Who meekly died for everyone
Is turn the other cheek. 



For the "It's Only Make Believe" poetry contest.
Sponsored by:  Regina Riddle
Deadline:  July 16, 2020

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Funom Makama Date: 6/29/2020 2:37:00 PM Witty, beautifully written and with a lot of wisdom. A big big congratulations! Well deserved. Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/28/2020 3:11:00 PM hey, way to go!!! I had a little time to actually see the winners in this contest. So glad you got a win with this! Login to Reply

Aditi Mishra Date: 6/28/2020 9:22:00 AM This is such a dreamy and soothing write. Congratulations on your win Bryan! Login to Reply

Regina Mcintosh Date: 6/28/2020 5:32:00 AM Lovely write. Congrats!!! Thank you for entering and bless you, Gina Login to Reply

Mohan Chutani Date: 6/28/2020 1:57:00 AM Bryan, a wonderful message, though in make believe dream. Congrats. Mohan Login to Reply Bryan Norton Date: 6/28/2020 2:11:00 AM Thank you, Mohan. Glad you thought so. Take care. Bryan

John Watt Date: 6/27/2020 5:28:00 PM Bryan, a powerful message of peace and meekness, one that deserves to be heard far and wide in our current turmoil. Well done, and congrats on your win ~ John Login to Reply Bryan Norton Date: 6/27/2020 6:13:00 PM Why, thank you very much, kind sir. Good to hear from you. Have a good weekend. Bryan

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/26/2020 4:13:00 PM Yours is so completely humble compared to the fairy tale one I wrote, Bryan. I love the simplicity of this one. Login to Reply Bryan Norton Date: 6/27/2020 6:14:00 PM Thanks, Andrea.