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Courage

Challenges are not just MET by Carolyn. As a child, she searched for them and took them in - Running faster than the boys and spinning on her head. Off roofs she jumped. It’s a wonder she isn’t dead! Lacking fear, maybe she was foolish, Yet she LIVED her life as she chased her every dream. New challenges have come, and dauntless they seem. Disease has brought her disabilities. Expectations are extinguished. Her life has little of ease. Viciously attacked, this brave woman who Once played on a high school football team and coached gymnastics too Now shows us nothing less than grace Shining from the smile on her face. Heroes come in many sizes, and one of them for me I have named here poetically. Read the first letter of each line and see what it spells out. Earning my respect, this friend and poet is what courage is about. 12/16/16

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Date: 12/22/2016 11:02:00 PM
This poem struck a cord with me as I have a disability too, brought tears as I read it. It does take a lot of courage to stay positive in spite of facing a devastating loss. Truly inspiring Andrea !
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Date: 12/21/2016 7:01:00 PM
Congratulations on your poem “Courage” winning, Andrea :) Beautiful, I remember when I was young I would too jump of the roof on to an old mattres never afraid of anything now I'm a big coward. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Hugs Eve
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Date: 12/20/2016 4:34:00 PM
Good tribute, Congratulations on your win:-) Alexis
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Date: 12/20/2016 3:40:00 PM
Great tribute - congratulations on your win! :-)
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Date: 12/19/2016 11:29:00 PM
Beautiful tribute.... Lovely write Andrea... A 7...
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Date: 12/19/2016 4:09:00 AM
This is a beautiful gift for lovely lady Andrea. I know she will appreciate it. Happy holidays my friend. 7 ; )
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Date: 12/18/2016 7:35:00 PM
Beautiful tribute to Andrea ..
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Date: 12/18/2016 3:17:00 PM
Wonderful and clever Acrostic Andrea!:) I will have to read Carolyn...I know it's been awhile...so close to finishing my novel...have to focus on that goal...Hope you are feeling well and have a great holiday!:)
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Date: 12/18/2016 8:09:00 AM
What a beautiful tribute! Lovely, Andrea:) will stop by to read her today:)
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Date: 12/17/2016 9:23:00 PM
No one to overlook, a piece thats so telling in so many andrea. Wonderful.
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Date: 12/17/2016 4:45:00 PM
Oh Bravo Andrea. Carolyn is a special lady that's for sure. I didn't know of her illness though. Great write. From one to seven this gets a 10 God Bless, JB
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Date: 12/17/2016 11:39:00 AM
I love Carolyn dear Andrea.Indeed so much like you She is..always kind and sweet.A courage of strength and inspiration ..I so love her..and is one of the soupers I dream of meeting face to face.Fantastic Acrostic.xx
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Date: 12/17/2016 8:49:00 AM
Wow, Andrea. : ) Cheers to Carolyn and to you for bringing her to us.
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Date: 12/17/2016 6:07:00 AM
A beautiful poem about our dear friend Carolyn...she is one courageous lady
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Date: 12/17/2016 12:42:00 AM
What a resounding and beautiful dedication Andrea! So heartfelt!
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