Which Side Is the Cell ?

Guards singing the " Blues"
Bars can not enclose a King
History in cage...

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for Abe Lopez's contest " From a Birmingham Jail"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Smith-Johnsen Avatar
May 12, 2010 at 3:54 AM
Iolanda, Congratulations on your success in the “From a Birmingham Jail” Contest sponsored by: Abe Lopez with this well said haiku. Your creativity radiates. (How's California? I've been enjoying your photos for Carolyn's contests...amazing.) Lovingly, Dane Ann
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May 9, 2010 at 10:14 AM
Congratulations, Iolanda on your sixth win! Yes, humans are like birds...they need freedom to spread their wings and fly! What a magnificent thought expressed so eloquently! Enjoy your glory. Love and admiration, Andrew.
Dietrich Avatar
May 8, 2010 at 6:15 PM
Hey, way to go, Iolanda. Congratulations. Andrea
Fraser Avatar
May 6, 2010 at 11:07 AM
Marvellous take on the picture Iolanda, many congratulations on your sixth place in Abe's fine contest >> James
Ryerson Avatar
May 6, 2010 at 6:14 AM
Congrats to you on this one, Iolanda...The title alone speaks volumes. Keep up the great work! - Tim
Sweetheart Avatar
May 5, 2010 at 8:15 PM
Congrats Iolanda on your winning poem in Abe's contest on MLK with this excellent expression of the photo presented.. sensitive words my friend.. I received my first place prize today and may I say ... AWESOME GIFT .. thankxxx so very much and for the paintings also .. again AWESOME ... luv.. Linda-Marie..
Lopez Avatar
May 5, 2010 at 7:56 PM
thank you for supporting my contest Iolanda, congrats on your sixth place!
Dietrich Avatar
April 27, 2010 at 10:30 PM
Good one, Iolanda. Good luck in the contest. Luv, andrea
Green Avatar
April 26, 2010 at 9:54 PM
VERY well written. Loved it!
Delacroix Avatar
April 26, 2010 at 9:04 PM
Interesting Senryu, Iolanda and well written. Good luck in the contest. Best wishes, Caroline.
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April 26, 2010 at 8:35 PM
GOOD LUCK IN THE CONTEST, ENJOYED,,IRMA
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