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THIS IS A REWRITE IMPROVED AND INSPIRED BY THE "C'EST LA VIE" CHALLENGE

They had fought. He left without a word... ...while she was sleeping. She threw on the gown she had worn for him the night before, pushed off the china vase and blooms he had given her. She watched them fall in...s l o w...m o t i o n, listened to them crash to the floor... ...sat on the window sill, where the bouquet and container had been. She proclaimed to the world "c'est la vie!". She was alone but at least... ...she was the only flower.
22~10~2014 Sponsor: Judy Konos Contest Name: c'est la vie

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Date: 4/27/2015 10:59:00 PM
You are an inspiration! I loved this beautiful write!
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Date: 11/17/2014 10:29:00 PM
nice images in this piece :)
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Date: 11/16/2014 11:29:00 PM
The imagery in this poem is so powerful, and the emotions match the photo perfectly. Beautifully expressed, Maurice. Congrats on your win!
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Date: 11/13/2014 3:36:00 PM
Congratulations on your win Maurice
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Date: 11/13/2014 9:22:00 AM
Lovely write, congrats on the win
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Date: 11/13/2014 12:26:00 AM
Bravo Maurice! Enjoy reading your wonderful words my man...Congrats to you
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Date: 11/12/2014 9:53:00 PM
Hi Maurice, Great job. Well done. I moved in slow motion with the spaces between and separations of the letters "slow motion." Nice dramatic effect. Nice clear crisp dramatic story too. I see you and I both employed the utilization of a vase in our poem entries. Interesting. You should have scored higher in this contest. Take it easy. Earl
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Date: 11/12/2014 4:05:00 PM
loved the first write - adored the re-write many congrats on the win Maurice:-) Hugs Jan x
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Date: 11/12/2014 3:41:00 PM
This is so good and the Picture speaks volume; congrats for a Job well done Maurice.
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Date: 11/3/2014 4:08:00 AM
nice...
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Date: 10/31/2014 1:10:00 AM
Love your build up to the last line... so smoothly written. The flower in reference to the vase that was just broken. Did the man love the things he owned more than his wife? Your eloquence shines through here... wonderfully penned.
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Date: 10/28/2014 1:02:00 PM
Maurice, you continue to outdo yourself! What a masterpiece this is! I am in awe, my friend! Pandita
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Date: 10/26/2014 10:06:00 PM
This is absolutely breathtaking, that you captured the essence of that photo, you can feel the words as you read them! I will have to get this feature of showing photos!!!!
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Date: 10/23/2014 5:57:00 PM
Beautifully written...at least...she "was the only flower".
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Date: 10/23/2014 10:48:00 AM
Till She keeps believing She is still a flower ...She is saved..Life is full of sugar and lemon..Guess the lemon make us yearn for thise sugar moments and appreciate them a little bit more,not knowinf what tomorrow will hold.Im adding you to my fav poets list..though you ve been there for quite a long while alteady: )
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Date: 10/23/2014 9:50:00 AM
I have read "c'est la vie". I cannot express my feelings. My words fail. So no comment. I can only say "God bless you" I have kept immense love for you:-)) rajat
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Date: 10/23/2014 7:41:00 AM
Great poem, Maurice, a 7 for me! I too love the ending. Good luck in the contest. Sandra
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Date: 10/22/2014 11:35:00 PM
Just like Cas I do remember this....it is still beautiful... Cheers
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Date: 10/22/2014 4:22:00 PM
I remember this one :) I like it :)
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Date: 10/22/2014 3:27:00 PM
The ending of this one is STUNNING. I love how you end all your poems. That is a huge part of creating a good poem! Nicely done, Maurice. Soupmail
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Date: 10/22/2014 2:44:00 PM
Most Excellent Write Here Maurice!! Best of Luck in the contest. In enjoyed this one very much. An obvious "7" from me and its a FAV!! Cheers and Spill Ink!! Gary
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Date: 10/22/2014 2:00:00 PM
Love your climaxing line. Great poem. I am digging right now...we are in the process of moving and my thoughts are either packed in a box or scattered some where. lol.
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Date: 10/22/2014 12:57:00 PM
Wow Maurice I love the revised version of the poem -hope she gets to bloom in full again:-) good luck in the contest. Hugs Jan xxx
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Date: 10/22/2014 12:49:00 PM
"C'esta la vie!" Maurice! ... I see some of your humor sifting here thru. The line I like it most "But at least she was the only flower." Good finished end line... Lol . I truly enjoyed your poem, my friend. GL in this contest! Love and light! xxx D.
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