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Extraordinary Orange

Flickering flames glow from a fire, the Monarch butterfly, a juicy burst of citrus fruit, a slice of pumpkin pie. The California poppy, a goldfish swimming round, lava rock, a hearty veg growing underground. A terra cotta planter, an oriole flying by, a new day dawns, it's radiance compliments a crimson sky. Most importantly it’s vibrant hue, will mark danger zone, so let’s celebrate the shades of orange from peach to copper tone. Liz Reilly Contest: The colors Have it….

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Date: 3/4/2012 7:54:00 PM
Congrats on your fantastic 1st place win, Liz! Love, Kim
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Date: 3/4/2012 1:07:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in Russell's "The Colors Have It" contest Liz. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/3/2012 6:23:00 AM
You are no 1 well done Liz xx
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Date: 3/2/2012 11:02:00 PM
LOVE how you did yours, Liz. A very well deserved win. Congrats!!
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Date: 3/2/2012 8:25:00 PM
Very well done. I didn't think of orange as an outstanding color until your poem. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
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Date: 3/2/2012 8:19:00 PM
congrats Liz on a fantastic first plade win for this lovely piece...luv..
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Date: 3/2/2012 7:22:00 PM
LIZ... congratulations! WITH YOUR CONTEST WIN!! *Enjoyed stopping by to view may winners tonight!! Have yourself a very nice night ;-)*always..pd
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Date: 3/2/2012 6:09:00 AM
Very well written Liz...good luck in contest! -oxox love from Anne-Lise
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Date: 2/29/2012 8:15:00 AM
enjoyed reading your orange ooetry.....one of my favs.
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