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Forget-Me-Nots

I lie here in mourning exposed by dawn Spring’s forget-me-nots wither and wane like dwindling dreams of you Written 5/25/20 for Emile Pinet’s Ninette Contest

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Rhoda Tripp

Date: 6/13/2020 10:17:00 PM

This is beautiful! Congratulations.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/14/2020 11:15:00 PM

Thank you, Rhoda! Rhonda xx

Jan Allison

Date: 6/10/2020 12:31:00 PM

beautiful but sad imagery Rhonda, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/14/2020 11:15:00 PM

Thanks, Jan! Rhonda xx

Paul Callus

Date: 6/10/2020 3:04:00 AM

This is beautiful, Rhonda! One of the best winning entries I have come across. ~ Congratulations on your podium finish. Regards // paul

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/14/2020 11:15:00 PM

Thank you, Paul. I'm grateful for your kind comments! Blessings, Rhonda xx

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 6/9/2020 9:20:00 PM

Splendid expression. that's a gift to put words together like that. congratulations on your win.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/9/2020 11:10:00 PM

Thank you, Jeanne! That's very kind of you to say. :) Rhonda xx

Beata Agustin

Date: 6/8/2020 10:03:00 PM

Wow! Congrats! God bless you.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/9/2020 11:10:00 PM

Thank you, Beata! Rhonda xx

Jcb Brul

Date: 6/8/2020 9:13:00 PM

Superb imagery! It's like a glance of a masterpiece ! Congratulations...To my faves!

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/9/2020 11:09:00 PM

Thank you, JCB. You are very kind! xx Rhonda

Mohan Chutani

Date: 6/8/2020 7:51:00 PM

Rhonda, a fine sentiment of waning spring. Congrats for a fine win. Best. Mohan

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/9/2020 11:08:00 PM

Thank you, Mohan! Rhonda xx

David Mohn

Date: 6/8/2020 6:56:00 PM

quite beautiful Rhonda...nicely written :)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/9/2020 11:08:00 PM

Thank you, David! Rhonda x

John Hamilton

Date: 6/8/2020 6:20:00 PM

Congrats Rhonda for another win, this is a special write so much said with so few words!

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/9/2020 11:08:00 PM

Thanks, John! The short forms are much more difficult for me. I guess I tend to be wordy :) Rhonda xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/8/2020 5:30:00 PM

I love your entry Rhonda. Congratulations on your podium win! xxoo

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/9/2020 11:05:00 PM

Thanks so much, Connie! xx Rhonda

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/8/2020 3:18:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. A beautiful poem and picture. Enjoy your win and day..............

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/9/2020 11:04:00 PM

Thank you, Paula! xx Rhonda

Aditi Mishra

Date: 6/8/2020 2:30:00 PM

"dwindling dreams of you"...this is heartwarming Rhonda. Beautifully penned. Congratulations on your win :)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/9/2020 11:04:00 PM

Thank you, Aditi! xx Rhonda

John Watt

Date: 6/8/2020 12:21:00 PM

Very touching, Rhonda. The perfectly named flower for a sad, evocative poem of loss. Nicely crafted, and a hearty congratulations for your podium win with Emile. No easy thing! Blessings ~ John

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/9/2020 11:04:00 PM

Thank you, John! xx Rhonda

Janice Canerdy

Date: 6/8/2020 10:33:00 AM

Such a beautiful, moving, expressively sad piece, Rhonda. CONGRATS on your win. Janice

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/9/2020 11:02:00 PM

Thank you, Janice! Rhonda xx

Emile Pinet

Date: 6/8/2020 10:19:00 AM

Congratulations Rhonda, your poem has placed "Third" in my contest. Very well done my friend, Emile.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/9/2020 11:01:00 PM

Thank you, Emile! I'm honored by the placement :) xx Rhonda

Mohan Chutani

Date: 5/30/2020 10:46:00 AM

Nice one. Best. Mohan

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/30/2020 7:48:00 PM

Thank you, Mohan, for your kind words and supportive visits today. :) Blessings, Rhonda

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/28/2020 8:35:00 PM

absolutely beautiful ~

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/30/2020 7:48:00 PM

Thank you, Line...xx Rhonda

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 5/26/2020 5:44:00 PM

Lovely writing Rhonda, such lovely picture you paint here.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/28/2020 4:06:00 PM

I'm grateful for your support, Gordon! xx Rhonda

Ilene Bauer

Date: 5/25/2020 3:08:00 PM

this is lovely, rhonda! it's so nice to see you back on the soup again...

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/25/2020 9:28:00 PM

Thank you so much, Ilene! I'm glad you visited...it's great to be on the soup again:)

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 5/25/2020 3:05:00 PM

Spellbinding little poem. A winner me thinks. Good luck in the contest Rhonda, xomo

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/25/2020 9:32:00 PM

Thank you,, lovely lady...too kind:)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/25/2020 2:05:00 PM

I love what you have here, yet I'm sadden by the meaning of your wake. I wish you the best in the contest and hope your day gets brighter. Deep -- love your words... "exposed by dawn " I find the line unique, clearly spoken imagery. Always a fan of your pen... always LINDA

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/25/2020 9:23:00 PM

Thank you, Linda. I'm happy to get a visit from you :)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/25/2020 9:08:00 PM

Rico Leffanta

Date: 5/25/2020 1:57:00 PM

Well thought and scribed! Congratulations! Aloha! Rico

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/25/2020 9:02:00 PM

Thank you, Rico!