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The State of Oklahoma

Our state flag is light blue, we began statehood on November 16th, 1907 and we're the 46th state in the nation. Our nickname is the Sooner state, our state motto is 'Labor Omnia Vincit' Labor conquers all things. The Scissor-tailed Flycatcher's is our lovely state bird, the mistletoe is our state flower. The red bud is our state tree and we are known as okies or Oklahomans. I love my state and we have long hot- summers, short winters and the drought of the 1930's known as the dust bowl was in our history. We have oil drilling in our state as well and on April 19th, 1995 we had tragedy in one of the deadliest terrorist attacks on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal building killing 168 people. I love the prairies and the indigenous bison I love the land I am from it is my pride and joy, I am pleased to be an Oklahoman from the gorgeous scenic land that I love.

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 11/30/2009 1:13:00 PM

Congratulations on your win in Deborah's contest Raul. Love,Carol

James Fraser

Date: 11/30/2009 10:50:00 AM

Raul, many congrats on your win in Deborah's contest, and thank you for sharing an insight on your quite lovely state >> James

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 11/30/2009 9:20:00 AM

Congrats Raul on your winning poem in Deb's contest.. interesting info and good design ... well deserved win.. unique ... and different... happy to share stage with u as an honorable mention... blessings ... luv.. Linda-Marie, P.E.P.S. "Sweetheart"

Carrie Richards

Date: 11/29/2009 6:43:00 PM

The pride of this poem...to honor the state you call home....is a winner for sure! Congratulations, Raul, on this wonderful poem! ~Love, Carrie

Donna Golden

Date: 11/29/2009 6:04:00 PM

Congrats on your success in Deborah's contest, Raul! Hugs, Donna

John Weber

Date: 3/25/2009 1:05:00 PM

Deep with content, vivid in imagery and pride. Rarely does the concrete form convey so much! The progression of story from historical to personal proves a valid transition: what it means to you as a resident. Great job, Raul! Warm regards, John.

Chris Goombi

Date: 2/5/2009 2:59:00 AM

Damn i like that and it makes me proud to be from oklahoma and i get the people here to read that and let them know that u are my homie and u always been there for me and i love it for being there for me if it wasn't from u i would been stuck up like the rest of them but i am glad u are doing wat u love best keep it up

Elizabeth Neal

Date: 1/22/2009 4:16:00 PM

Nice shape in the way you did Oklahoma I live here too and I am so proud on how you mentioned the Murrah building it has a great affect to me. Love Elizabeth

Danielle Moreno

Date: 1/14/2009 11:18:00 PM

I can't believe my eyes! You did an amazing job with this one. I love the shape and the context.

Steve Edmonds

Date: 1/12/2009 8:04:00 PM

Thats a nice poem Raul, it honors the state nicely. Mentioning the Murrah bombing is something I'll never forget. ~Caramel

Abe Lopez

Date: 1/12/2009 3:34:00 PM

This state is rich with history and many talented people, from artists to musicians, to educators to poets to artists to atheletes and astronauts. Nice shape................Great poem

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 1/12/2009 2:10:00 PM

Nice to love where you live. Light & Love Debbie Guzzi

Tyler Martin

Date: 1/10/2009 4:36:00 PM

I love this land too.Good work.

Mc Mc

Date: 1/6/2009 6:28:00 AM

WHAT A PERSONALIZED SPECIAL CONCRETE! GREAT JOB, AND THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENTS TO ME,RAUL! ENJOYED COOL-(THE SOONER STATE)LOVELY!

Elizabeth Neal

Date: 1/5/2009 3:07:00 PM

Wow, this is a cool poem. I love the shape that you forged these words into. It's a symbol of your love for Oklahoma. You always seem to amaze me. Love Elizabeth

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 1/2/2009 4:15:00 AM

Very cleverly done Raul! My knowledge of US history is sadly lacking... you have given it a much needed boost! Best wishes, Keith

Robin L. Gass

Date: 12/31/2008 4:32:00 PM

Raul, you did this fabulously! The words you penned are filled with pride for your beautiful state. Awesome write! My daughter liked it too! Happy New Year to you and yours! Love, Robin

Date: 12/31/2008 2:48:00 PM

Glad you are proud of your state. This is such a creative and artistic piece. I enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Have a wonderful New Year! Keep on writing. Karen

Brian Strand

Date: 12/31/2008 2:52:00 AM

Very clever And picturesque Raul.Rgds Brian & thanks for your obseervations.

Michael Torres

Date: 12/31/2008 2:14:00 AM

Raul this is a beautiful write about a beautiful state and you have brought this state to life. Congratulations on a beautiful piece. Michael

Sharon Winter

Date: 12/30/2008 3:51:00 PM

Your love and pride for your home state shines through beautifully in this masterpiece poem. Educational and inspiring. Yes, actually makes me want to visit! Good for you. Happy, healthy wonderful new year to you and yours! Love, Shar

Carrie Richards

Date: 12/30/2008 8:05:00 AM

Any one coming from the state of Oklahoma would be proud!! :) Excellent poem, and terrific form!! Good job, Raul!! ~ Love, Carrie

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 12/30/2008 3:30:00 AM

Beautiful, Raul. :) I think this poem fits into the concrete form of poetry, not shape, respectively. :) I am a prairie girl myself (from Manitoba, Canada) and I miss the prairie so much, it hurts. I love this awesome poem, and have had the pleasure of driving through your lovely state. keep shining, Raul, love, Kristin

Daniel Neal

Date: 12/30/2008 3:05:00 AM

I wish I could do half of the things you can. You always seem to amaze me. This is fantastic from all points of view. Check your Soup mail, I left you note for you to read. Later. DN PS Incredible

Daniel Neal

Date: 12/30/2008 3:03:00 AM

Wow! I thought I have seen it all but this is marvelous and a work of art indeed. I can't believe my eyes. How in the world did you shape these words into the Oklahoma map? Indeed you truly are a wordsmith. I can't take my eyes off of it. You did our state justice with this fine masterpiece.