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Being Kind, the Andaree

On malice toward some, and charity gone; Hate words hurled, like ruined sauvignon. Some, feeling like bitter rind, have an axe to grind. Can’t we be kind? Would it be out of style, or mind? Stretch a hand, be not unkind; Let not the sun rise, nor there be dawn, on malice toward some, and charity gone.
14 October 2015 The Andaree Contest Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich

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Date: 10/21/2015 9:25:00 PM
Kim, Wonderful win.................. SKAT
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Date: 10/21/2015 6:35:00 PM
Kim, your kindness always shines. Congrats on an excellent write and win! Hugs
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Date: 10/18/2015 4:37:00 PM
Words of wisdom so eloquently expressed, Kim. Congrats on your fine win. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 10/18/2015 11:37:00 AM
Congrats Kim on your win, and thank you for being you :)
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Date: 10/17/2015 9:08:00 PM
Dropping back with my congrats Kim:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 10/17/2015 8:52:00 PM
I really love the message of yours, Kim. Kindness is one of my top three traits in a person! congrats for your win.
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Date: 10/17/2015 8:34:00 PM
Kim, congratulations on your winning write:-)Alexis
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Date: 10/17/2015 12:09:00 AM
Very pretty, Andaree, Kim. I felt uplifted towards the joy and hope for joy that I read. Good luck, girl ... CayCay
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Date: 10/15/2015 5:55:00 AM
The challenge has been met and the outcome in content and expression is brilliant! Very well done dear Kim! A seven!
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Date: 10/14/2015 8:08:00 PM
I found this form to be a challenge because of it needing a powerful first line that repeats in the end, but you have managed to make it look easy Kim. I think your entry shines! #7
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Date: 10/14/2015 6:46:00 PM
I try to be kind Kim. I wish others would as well. Reads very well using this form. Good luck in the contest Tim
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Date: 10/14/2015 5:58:00 PM
Auden says: "For poetry makes nothing happen: it survives in the valley of its making". As poets we can expect nothing to change but ourselves. It is the poetry that remains - and only the poetry! My very best regards to you, kim! Your friend always. :-) john
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Date: 10/14/2015 4:49:00 PM
This write is filled with good intentions, Kim. Unfortunately not everybody is ready or willing to cooperate! gl in the contest; I failed to finish mine in time:( Regards & hugs :) // paul
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Date: 10/14/2015 11:39:00 AM
Such beautiful thoughts, Kim - I can't get my head around the Andaree yet. Blessyer x
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Date: 10/14/2015 9:29:00 AM
nicely done kim....encouraging words for them....a helping hand can heal the world....you said it so well so you go girl....;)
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Date: 10/14/2015 7:58:00 AM
I enjoyed this one Kim.
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Date: 10/14/2015 7:01:00 AM
Excellent. Well crafted poem. Enjoyed reading it. TKS
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Date: 10/14/2015 5:24:00 AM
Kim beautifully flowing... and crafted with truth and wisdom.. ~Olive Eloisa hugs!
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Date: 10/14/2015 4:34:00 AM
- Sounds like the world could become beautiful ..... "Stretch a hand, be not unkind" ! - Love it, Kim (7) - I wish you good luck in the contest - hugs //Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 10/14/2015 4:25:00 AM
love the sentiment here Kim - the world would be a much nicer place wouldn't it:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 10/14/2015 4:22:00 AM
The problem is so many people thrive on drama! While I would love to see a world of kindness, it's not something we will see in this life. Enjoyed your poem Kim
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