Why Is It

The snows of Winter last so long
While Spring is just a fleeting song.

For Brian's 2 line contest

No 1 in a mul;tiple win.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 12/8/2011 8:31:00 AM
Hi Joyce, picked this out at random, glad i did, just love it, harry
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Date: 12/2/2011 10:11:00 PM
Nice couplet, Joyce. Congrats on your win. Kim
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Date: 12/1/2011 7:00:00 PM
Congratulations on your first place win with this amazing write! Lori
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Date: 12/1/2011 5:20:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian Strand's "Succinct" contest Joyce. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/1/2011 5:11:00 AM
this one brings a smile and a nod, Joyce. Congratulations to you
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Date: 12/1/2011 1:40:00 AM
Congrats Joyce on your win.So true the above words are!
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Date: 12/1/2011 12:29:00 AM
what a lovely piece, joyce.. sweet cheers for the win!:) huggs!
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Date: 11/30/2011 9:28:00 PM
excellent rhyming one, Joyce and congrats on a shared win!!
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Date: 11/30/2011 6:16:00 PM
Congrats on your poem win - JH
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Date: 11/30/2011 3:00:00 PM
Joyce.....aint THIS the truth? Superb couplet. Your wisdom snagged u a first again. Luv, Gwendoeln
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Date: 11/30/2011 12:36:00 PM
Way to go Joyce, nice to see your poem rate first place, Congratulations on your worthy poem. Agape, Moses
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Date: 11/28/2011 10:53:00 PM
Sometimes it sure seems that way, Joyce. You think a lot like me, sweetie!
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Date: 11/28/2011 7:06:00 PM
Very nice joyce.Best wishes.
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Date: 11/28/2011 8:36:00 AM
I just love snow - but it is a rare treat for us here! Clever piece, Joyce, and many congrats on all your wins : )
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Date: 11/28/2011 6:50:00 AM
short but true in every way, economy of words and multiple thoughts
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Date: 11/28/2011 4:20:00 AM
Very good Joyce.
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