They Say You Should Write About What You Know

Be kind, Always! 06~12~2014 Sponsor: Regina Riddle Contest Name: Didactic poem contest
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De La Luna Avatar
December 12, 2014 at 10:24 PM
very kind of you to use very few words to say your piece! Congratulations, Maurice!
Dietrich Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 3:37 PM
hahaha. wow, look what those three little words got you. Why the heck did I not think of this. BIG congrats!!
Haight Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 9:44 AM
Hi Maurice, stopping back with my congrats on your win! Less IS more! Great words. They would look good on a plaque to hang as a reminder to live by. Sandra
Mehta Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 8:38 PM
Very sweet and soothing poem, congrats on the win
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 4:58 PM
I love short poems full of meaning. Congratulations Maurice.
Kayode Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 2:59 PM
Mr. Unique,so sweet; congrats on the win Maurice...huggs
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 11:11 AM
Yes, straight to the point...short and sweet. Love is the greatest...congrats to you on a great win, Maurice!! Hugs, Rhonda
Mcintosh Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 10:38 AM
Short and sweet. Thank you for entering and God bless you with love and prayers, Gina
Kendrick Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 8:03 AM
Good topic chosen for your winning entry..Way to go..Congrats..Sara
Allison Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 7:58 AM
dropping back with my congrats:-) hugs Jan xx
Lamoureux Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 7:55 AM
Congratulationd, kind sir!
Benoit Avatar
December 7, 2014 at 9:16 AM
Hah! I wrote a poem about writing what you know. It was a bit longer than this one, but your message is better.
Lawless Avatar
December 7, 2014 at 8:28 AM
Ah, Maurice, if "brevity is the soul of wit" you have nailed it.
A. Sharma Avatar
December 7, 2014 at 4:53 AM
Wow how brilliant Maurice!
Hamilton Avatar
December 7, 2014 at 12:28 AM
lovely message especially at this time of year Maurice I am proud to know you dear friend hugs
Meade Avatar
December 6, 2014 at 8:56 PM
Powerful -- it's not rocket science but boy how do I mess up . . . I need to get this tattooed my wrist to remind myself daily!! Well done good friend who is always kind!!
Dietrich Avatar
December 6, 2014 at 7:40 PM
I love it!! (how your title said it all). You epitomize kindness, Maurice. It is a virtue!! 7!!
Haight Avatar
December 6, 2014 at 7:15 PM
Wow, Maurice! So much is said in those three words! Love it! Good luck in the contest! Sandra
Smith Avatar
December 6, 2014 at 7:00 PM
Great words to live by Maurice.
Allison Avatar
December 6, 2014 at 6:46 PM
wise words indeed my friend:-) short but sweet:-) good luck:-) Hugs jan xxx
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