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The Young and Free

tad poles squirm little hands slip through the slime Trapped When Old -December 15, 2012-

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Justin Bordner

Date: 2/6/2013 1:32:00 PM

A very profound riddle here Laura - I can't get the vision of little green hands out of my mind - reminds me of how sometimes, when we finally make a decision to be bold the opportunity runs past us laughing remorselessly - nice avatar - J.A.B. %

Laura Breidenthal
Date: 2/6/2013 6:41:00 PM

I love your personal interpretation, Justin. Thanks for sharing your thoughtful comments.

Harry Horsman

Date: 2/6/2013 5:29:00 AM

wonderful imagery, Laura...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/6/2013 12:29:00 AM

Very interesting the comparing of them to when they get old! Nicely done.

Honestly J.T.

Date: 2/4/2013 3:42:00 PM

I like this one - JH

David Williams

Date: 1/31/2013 11:21:00 AM

Laura I love this, a great image...David

Vicky Tsiluma

Date: 1/31/2013 3:43:00 AM

Hi Laura, it’s always a pleasure to read your work. The insight in your words is oh so refreshing. I’m definitely looking forward to reading more poems from you. Vicky.