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Until I Learned

Hope 
sparkled
brightly like
a ruby stone
once upon a time
until I learned
I had to
polish
faith

June 7, 2020 for Emile Pinet's Ninette Contest

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John Watt

June 10, 2020 at 7:34 PM

Two wins in a week with this little gemstone, congrats!

Jan Allison

June 10, 2020 at 12:33 PM

a sparkling poem indeed Andrea, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Caren Krutsinger

June 10, 2020 at 11:13 AM

This is absolutely wonderful. Congratulations Andrea.

Paul Callus

June 10, 2020 at 3:12 AM

This Ninette absolutely sparkles, Andrea! Faith gives many things in life a new and brighter perspective. ~ Congratulations on such a worthy win. // paul

Robert Johnson

June 9, 2020 at 11:34 AM

Truly, a diamond shining your light of faith. <3 :)

JC Brul

June 8, 2020 at 7:57 PM

Can't help myself revisiting this gem...I love to read this again and again and again....

Mohan Chutani

June 8, 2020 at 7:55 PM

A lovely polishing of faith in such trying times. Congrats Andrea.

Connie Marcum Wong

June 8, 2020 at 5:32 PM

I was hoping this would be high on the list Andrea. Congratulations! xxoo

Aditi Mishra

June 8, 2020 at 2:31 PM

Hope and faith blended beautifully in your words. Congratulations on your win Andrea :)

John Watt

June 8, 2020 at 12:16 PM

Had a strong feeling this would place high. AWESOME poem and congratulations for your win today, Andrea! Hugs ~ John

Janice Canerdy

June 8, 2020 at 10:33 AM

I'm back with a big CONGRATS, Andrea! Janice

Emile Pinet

June 8, 2020 at 10:21 AM

Congratulations Andrea, your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest, well done my friend, Emile.

Debjani Mitra

June 8, 2020 at 10:21 AM

There is a subtle soothing note of comfort in this short verse..liked it immensely

Caren Krutsinger

June 8, 2020 at 5:59 AM

Beautiful Ninette which flowed so gorgeously I did not recognize it as a ninette.

John Watt

June 8, 2020 at 2:39 AM

With the way things are going in the world, faith is becoming ever more significant. I love how you phrased this, a perfect little gem of wisdom. Best wishes in Emile's contest, Andrea