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Where Hope's An Absurd Word

Hope an absurd word See mothers weep- their dead strewn on the street They mourn so forlorn, the day they were born The tears not only flow- but, they grow and grow Where hope’s an absurd word that is rarely heard September 14,2019 From my poem Pray there soon will come better days January 05,2019 For Greg Barden's Arbitrium Divisa-4 contest

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Juliet Ligon

Date: 12/19/2019 7:38:00 PM

Sad, but powerfully penned. Congrats!

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 12/18/2019 5:58:00 AM

Thank you so much for your participation in my contest, John - congratulations on your win! Please forgive the lengthy wait for results. I hope you and yours have a joyous and bountiful holiday season - blessings, my friend! :o)

John Hamilton
Date: 12/18/2019 8:49:00 AM

Thanks Greg, no problem for the wait, I know it's been a difficult time for you, thanks for the win, I'm honored! Take care, blessings buddy!

Caycay Jennings

Date: 9/18/2019 7:04:00 PM

So many peoples in so many places throughout time - this covers them all. Your four lines have great impact and make me long to turn their truth around, as always I have longed. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

John Hamilton
Date: 9/19/2019 8:15:00 AM

Thanks Cay Cay, glad you came by today and left your positive thoughts behind on my page. I am thankful for your visits!

Joseph May

Date: 9/17/2019 3:18:00 PM

A sad write John... When hope is hopeless we're in trouble..

John Hamilton
Date: 9/17/2019 4:10:00 PM

So true Joseph, but that won't happen we've got hope right? Thanks for your visit nice to "see" you today!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/16/2019 9:13:00 AM

So powerful, John--every word you wrote makes an impact..and so true to real life for some in this world. Well written, indeed. All the best, John.

John Hamilton
Date: 9/16/2019 9:33:00 AM

Thanks Vijay glad you passed by with your encouraging words!

Silent One

Date: 9/15/2019 8:53:00 AM

only a few words but so emotive..

John Hamilton
Date: 9/15/2019 1:35:00 PM

Thanks SO for passing by my page today!

Harry Horsman

Date: 9/15/2019 5:12:00 AM

brilliant, and so true...

John Hamilton
Date: 9/15/2019 1:33:00 PM

Thanks Harry nice to see you pass by my way!

Brenda Chiri

Date: 9/14/2019 10:56:00 PM

I'm with Sandy!;) I myself didn't enter this one nor would I! Lol! Ya all make me work for any win I get but hey wouldn't have it any other way! I did love how you wrote this! Can a girl get lessons from one of you guys? Lol! But seriously I loved it!;)

John Hamilton
Date: 9/15/2019 8:25:00 AM

You don't need lessons from me I'm learning from you also. We all have the same gift just different ways of expressing it. You should enter the contest! Thanks Brenda.

Sandra Adams

Date: 9/14/2019 10:38:00 PM

good choice, this one speaks in the depths of its imagery....poignantly...i have a hard time with these contests because my lines are always so short... good luck my friend :) hugs

John Hamilton
Date: 9/15/2019 8:22:00 AM

Thanks Sandy I do appreciate your positive feedback