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Whitney 2 - Escape

Dawn sheds light
On my escape
With one case,
Frozen in fear.
Seasonal fields
Share golden hues
With God's optimistic light.

9--4-17

Whitney 2 Contest
Sponsor Nette Onclaud 
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Inman Avatar
September 27, 2017 at 9:12 AM
Hope for a new beginning, a beautiful thought Connie.
Roper Avatar
September 11, 2017 at 10:49 PM
Congratulations on your win, Connie, Hugs Eve
Warrior Avatar
September 11, 2017 at 5:47 PM
Back to Congrats!!! Connie...great job my friend...god bless...^WW^
Dietrich Avatar
September 11, 2017 at 5:40 PM
Connie, I love how you interpreted the picture with your verse here. Congrats on your win!
Sands Avatar
September 11, 2017 at 2:29 PM
Congratulations Connie. I love the ending :)
Pandit Avatar
September 11, 2017 at 12:50 PM
Congrats Connie!
Webster Avatar
September 11, 2017 at 12:32 PM
Conrgratulations, Connie! This illustrates such a great moment of courage and faith!
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 11, 2017 at 2:56 PM
That is what I was going for Jack. Thank you you for your insightful comment. : )
Onclaud Avatar
September 11, 2017 at 11:45 AM
connie, the positive energy along with the beauty of your lines make this a winner... happy congrats and thanks for taking part in this contest!..huggs
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 11, 2017 at 2:53 PM
Thank you you Nette. I tried to include the picture of the case but couldn't get it to show up. I enjoyed your contest and all the entries. : )
Dietrich Avatar
September 6, 2017 at 5:59 PM
Connie, you did so well with this one. It's so interesting to me how we all saw it different ways!
Callus Avatar
September 6, 2017 at 1:31 PM
Overcoming fear and running away to freedom is not an easy step to take. I love the positive ending and show of faith. Regards // paul
Ashley Avatar
September 5, 2017 at 8:17 PM
An absolutely beautiful poem Connie. Amazing lines, great ending! Good luck in the contest! :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 6, 2017 at 3:37 PM
Thank you Susan. Those 10 winner contests leave so many out. I try to read all the entries. ; )
B. Avatar
September 5, 2017 at 12:37 PM
Connie, I love this verse! A fav.
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 5, 2017 at 7:18 PM
Thank you so much Carol. I am happy you like this enough to fave. It gives me hope. I will be happy of I don't get another N/A. Hugs, Connie : )
Muideen Avatar
September 5, 2017 at 12:21 PM
Good luck in the contest my friend. You have penned a beautiful poem. brilliant!
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 5, 2017 at 7:19 PM
I will need it. I am so glad you like this. Thank you! : )
Canerdy Avatar
September 5, 2017 at 8:46 AM
Yes, God's light dismisses darkness, Connie. Well done! Janice
Warrior Avatar
September 5, 2017 at 7:59 AM
Well done my dear Friend...a challenge to do...best wishes and luck Connie...god bless...^WW^
Andresen Avatar
September 5, 2017 at 7:11 AM
- Excellent written, Connie - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Arowolo Avatar
September 5, 2017 at 6:28 AM
Well written great poet. Good luck in the contest .
Pandit Avatar
September 5, 2017 at 6:04 AM
You depicted a lovely scene for that suitcase--well presented and captured. Good luck Connie!
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