Why Tet

Why do I always sigh and start to cry when romance comes to mind? Just for a while, I savor past love's sweetness as I smile. Then come the tears and the fears that sear hope. I do cope but being alone, seeing others in love reminds me--time's fleeing. July, 2016, placed second in Eve Roper's Triple Tetractys Contest Date: September 29, 2017 Contest: Standard 340 Placed second Sponsor Brian Strand April 25, 2019, entered in Charles Messina's Tetractys This Contest Placed first

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Eve Roper

Date: 5/7/2019 3:59:00 PM

Congratulations on your Tetractys form win. Hugs eve

Janice Canerdy
Date: 5/7/2019 5:13:00 PM

Thanks so much, Eve. Janice

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/4/2019 2:22:00 PM

very nicely done and I enjoy the theme as well. Congrats on your win.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 5/4/2019 3:35:00 PM

Andrea, thanks so much. Janice

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/4/2019 8:33:00 AM

WoW! Janice, What a well written trio in the Tetractys form. Nice rhymes as well.Many can relate because we all sit and ponder and ask "why". Congratulations on your 1st place win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis

Janice Canerdy
Date: 5/4/2019 9:44:00 AM

Alexis, thank you so much. Janice

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/4/2019 8:29:00 AM

- Congratulations on your great winning poem, Janice :) - hugs and happy weekend // Anne-Lise :)

Janice Canerdy
Date: 5/4/2019 9:45:00 AM

Anne-Lise, thank you so much. Janice

Charles Messina

Date: 5/4/2019 7:21:00 AM

Janice, this is wonderful and a bit sad that just touched me. Congratulations on your 1st place win. Hugs Charlie

Janice Canerdy
Date: 5/4/2019 8:08:00 AM

Charles, thank you so much for my win. I am thrilled! Janice

Joseph May

Date: 10/2/2017 2:16:00 PM

Congrats on a fine win Janice

Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/2/2017 8:38:00 PM

Thank you so much, Joseph! Janice

Constance La France

Date: 10/2/2017 9:50:00 AM

Janice, CONGRATULATIONS on your placement with this wonderful poem!

Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/2/2017 8:38:00 PM

Thank you so much, Constance! Janice

Sonia Walker

Date: 10/1/2017 11:59:00 PM

Janice, congratulations on your lovely poem. ~ Sonia

Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/2/2017 8:28:00 AM

Thanks so much, Sonia! Janice

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/15/2016 9:35:00 AM

yes, that feeling i felt not just by you, I am sure. So many lonely folks in the world. A great theme for this contest. Congrats for your win, Janice.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/2/2017 8:30:00 AM

Thanks so much, Andrea! Janice

Eve Roper

Date: 7/14/2016 1:51:00 PM

Whoo - Hoo ! Congratulations on your Triple Tetractys contest, Janice, perfect form and wonderful poem. Hugs Eve

Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/14/2016 5:32:00 PM

Thank you, Eve, and thanks for sponsoring. Janice

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 7/14/2016 6:01:00 AM

Congrats Janice, for your placement in the contest!! ;-)

Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/14/2016 8:36:00 AM

Thank you so much, Teddy! Janice

Viv Wigley

Date: 7/13/2016 12:17:00 AM

And as I've just spoken to my missus Janet whilst typing this, I called you Janet, Janice. Sorry. How I hate getting old....

Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/13/2016 8:56:00 AM

No big deal, Viv. You should see what some people do with "Canerdy"! I once received mail addressed to "Miss Canada." I was flattered. I hope you and your wife have a great day! Janice

Viv Wigley

Date: 7/13/2016 12:16:00 AM

This is lovely, Janet, poignant and touching. A #7 from me, and I love you. God, I bet you're depressed now..... :) Viv x

Janice Canerdy
Date: 7/13/2016 8:51:00 AM

Viv, thank you for this sweet, encouraging comment! I'm glad you like the poem. God bless you! Janice