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The Place I Call "home"

Alaska,
Harsh,
Unforgiving,
Cold,
Barren,
Deadly,
Mean,
Lovely,
Beautiful,
Providing,
Kind,
Pleasant,
Extravagant,
Home.

Copyright © Karl Sparks | Year Posted 2008

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Poet Destroyer A

December 28, 2012 at 9:25 PM

Karl, a wonderful win... ,, stopping by to say goodbye and to wish you a happy new year... always~ LINDA

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

April 4, 2009 at 4:40 PM

I like the way your started with harshness and ended up safely at home. This is a nice list. Congratulations for your recognition in the list contest.

March 23, 2009 at 6:18 PM

really good description of ur home luve it...Love Faire

November 23, 2008 at 4:13 AM

Karl - Congratulations on your WIN in Kristin's contest! Have a Happy & Healthy Thanksgiving. Peace always, John

November 19, 2008 at 12:52 PM

Wonderfully descriptive list poem...congratulations on your win in Kristen's contest!

Carrie Richards

November 19, 2008 at 12:46 PM

Great list...great descriptions of your home! Congratulations on placing in the contest! ~ Carrie

November 18, 2008 at 7:44 AM

Karl - This is great - congratulations on the H.M. in the contest - Our next vacation we plan a trip to Alaska - god Bless, MJ

November 18, 2008 at 5:06 AM

Congratulations Karl on your win in Kristin's contest! Love, shar

Kristin Reynolds

November 18, 2008 at 2:50 AM

A beautiful poem of the harsh but beautiful alaskan land, lcongrats, ove Kristin

November 16, 2008 at 5:34 PM

Home is home no matter what's on! Portrayed your sweet home so nicely! Love, Chitra

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