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The missive came, posted from my home town. Detached, I laid it aside for awhile. A week passed, I unearthed the envelope. She will arrive on the train today! Mom.

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Date: 10/17/2020 2:38:00 PM
Uh-Oh! A stunning end-twist that sneaks up on the reader in this poetry form. Wonderfully done, so many shades of color here, Reason. Congratulations for your wonderful win in Eve's contest.. ~Susan
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Date: 10/16/2020 7:22:00 PM
oh oh, if it were MY mom I'd have to hop to it and clean the house super fast. Fun one . Congrats.
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Date: 10/16/2020 8:37:00 AM
- Congratulations on a lovely 2nd place in the contest, R.A.P. :) - Have a nice weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 10/15/2020 7:28:00 PM
Oops. Nice penning Reason. Congratulations on the win! Linda
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Date: 10/16/2020 3:38:00 AM
thanks for the fitting comment. Glad you liked it. I appreciate your commendation.
Date: 10/15/2020 6:46:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Reason. Thank you for participating in my Tetractys contest. Hugs Eve
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Date: 10/16/2020 3:41:00 AM
Thanks for focusing on this rather unused form (most forms are just that). Appreciate the placement very much. Wishing you a healthy, happy fall.
Date: 10/7/2020 8:09:00 AM
Reason, love this, wonderfully penned and best of luck in the contest _Constance
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Date: 10/16/2020 3:42:00 AM
Thank you, Constance, it is a good form for brevity as well as emphasis. Appreciate your applause.

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