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Lonely, the river flowed a long while teeming with tadpoles, insects and fish. Winding through meadows, it came upon cows that were grazing near its green banks. Something came nearer; it was the hum of a quaint township with a small church. Under the bridge, the river ran on. Glee filled the air where children and dogs played near its edge; some splashed its water. Men alongside it threw fishing lines. Folks paddled boats, making it ripple. Roll, happy river, roll to the sea! Dec. 15, 2016 for Form: River Line

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Date: 12/24/2016 7:12:00 AM
I love the imagery and I know this river I've driven over it many times. Thank you for bringing back a beautiful memory of a country place.
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Date: 12/19/2016 5:56:00 AM
Very nice imagery. I'm reminded of Hallmark and Norman Rockwell, the last line brought them to mind. A delightful river frolic, Andrea ... CayCay
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Date: 12/19/2016 4:06:00 AM
Delightful Andrea! Didn't even need the picture, your imagery was so vivid, but I enjoyed it too. Best of luck in the contest, though I doubt you will need it! 7 ; )
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Date: 12/18/2016 8:31:00 AM
Lovely point of view on the river:)
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Date: 12/16/2016 11:56:00 PM
Norman Rockwell would be proud...lovely :)
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Date: 12/16/2016 10:52:00 PM
Describes the picture perfectly Andrea...great descriptive passage and flow in a short verse...god bless...^WW^
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Date: 12/16/2016 10:44:00 PM
I love this, as if the river is a snake, making his way to the sea, meeting all sorts of people, animals and inanimates along the way :)
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Date: 12/16/2016 9:55:00 PM
Reminds me of the Beatles "Penny Lane" and also a little of Gershwin;s "Old Man River". Very enjoyable work here. I look forward to seeing your chapbook. I hope your daughter is wrong too - maybe the holidays converging is a positive sign - maybe the "Age of Aquarius" is coming sooner than we think!! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Date: 12/16/2016 4:04:00 PM
Andrea You put us all there by the river . Well done !!! Anne
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Date: 12/16/2016 10:27:00 AM
Hi Andrea, I really enjoyed this well written piece. It was so vivid with amazing imagery.You took the reader on a journey with the river. And we "all" just rolled on. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. A without a doubt seven:-) Alexis
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Date: 12/16/2016 10:14:00 AM
Hi Andrea, I have a thing for rivers. This one is happy and upbeat. It sets the mood. Lovely
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Date: 12/16/2016 9:09:00 AM
Really nice Andrea. I like this view from the water and the scene is so quaint and inviting that you words create.
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Date: 12/16/2016 9:00:00 AM
Brilliant piece from the River's point of view, Andrea. +7 // Barry
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