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Unshackle My Verse

Dear Poets: A Sonnet Call to Arms The law we fought so hard against has passed. They say our poems we cannot write again. We must rebel. Absurdity can’t last! How dare they rob us of the right to pen those thoughts and feelings we’re compelled to write. We’ll meet in secret; there we shall devise our plan to save what is our hearts’ delight, for passion is the glue that unifies us all! Our friends and neighbors we can sway to join the fight, for without poetry all freedom of expression goes away! God gave us words to help make people see! This law must change, and though the fight be long, united, we are strong; we’ll right this wrong! 4/10/17 for Kim Rodrigues' Unshackle My Verse Poetry Contest

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Date: 6/4/2017 4:29:00 PM
I love to write, let not that be denied :) I see you have not read my "Shattered Dreaming" from a 17 yr relationship. Or my new poem " YOU" :)
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Date: 5/6/2017 12:04:00 AM
congratulations! very nicely written,have a great day!
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Date: 4/22/2017 11:35:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Andrea with this wonderful poem. :))
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Date: 4/22/2017 9:00:00 AM
Hi Andrea, I love what you did with the contest theme. A rebel with a cause. Congratulations on your win. It was well deserved: -) Alexis
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Date: 4/22/2017 8:29:00 AM
Coming back with congrats!
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Date: 4/21/2017 7:20:00 PM
Amazing sonnet, Andrea! And congrats on your win
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Date: 4/21/2017 12:05:00 PM
I hear you poet, poetry will never be banned.
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Date: 4/21/2017 11:59:00 AM
Congrats on your win Andrea
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Date: 4/21/2017 10:44:00 AM
A great call to arms! You are the Joan of Arc of poetry, dear Andrea! Congrats on your win in my contest!
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Date: 4/15/2017 11:38:00 AM
Yes...he has created an atmosphere of fear. Terrific write. A Fav!
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Date: 4/14/2017 10:46:00 AM
Very inspiring poem, Andrea.
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Date: 4/13/2017 2:02:00 PM
well done sweet friend ~*
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Date: 4/12/2017 8:54:00 PM
It wouldn't surprise me if Trump banned poetry. We poets can't be stopped ! A Wonderful poem Andrea.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 4/12/2017 10:35:00 PM
yeah nothing that ignoramus does would surprise me.
Date: 4/12/2017 3:25:00 PM
Count me in. I was sold when you reminded us, "God gave us words to help make people see!" Thanks for the smiles, too. Serious smiling was outlawed in my old country (wink!). Shalom/Blessings
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Date: 4/12/2017 9:48:00 AM
Your word choice is good and the message sent is strong and emotional. A very human touch to this poem with an easily understandable story with some zip to it. Emile.
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Date: 4/11/2017 6:56:00 PM
oh my goodness not another executive order!....good luck dear poet and a sonnet..well done
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Date: 4/11/2017 4:48:00 PM
What a fantastic fun write and read Andrea:) Great take for the theme.
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Date: 4/11/2017 3:25:00 PM
"God gave us words to help make people see"! Fabulous poem, Andrea. Good luck in the contest.
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Date: 4/11/2017 2:03:00 PM
I'll bring the paper you bring the pen, we'll meet in the secret garden.
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Date: 4/11/2017 12:49:00 PM
It's a step in the 'write' direction Andrea.... Great sonnet
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Date: 4/11/2017 11:15:00 AM
A loud and charging "RAH!" Great write Andrea ;) xomo
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Date: 4/11/2017 10:22:00 AM
Yes the law calls for a unified protest.I stand with you Andrea!
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