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Poem writing used to be my hobby

In sorrow, I turned to writing verse, To ease the pain, my heart immerse. Love, nature, family, and spirituality, Themes that flowed, with sincerity. Years passed, inspiration took flight, A hundred poems, crafted with might. Retirement brought idle hours to fill, Isolation and pandemic, a bitter pill. Poetry contests sparked excitement anew, Learning the craft, experimenting too. Words from poets, wisdom acquired, Rhyme and meter, rules admired. Recognition came, acclaim I found, Free verse soaring, high and profound. Loneliness became my muse, guiding my pen, Love still sings, even when. Writing became my daily pursuit, Through challenges and hardships, I resolute. With passion and dedication, I engineer, Poems that touch hearts, far and near.

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Date: 5/5/2024 11:44:00 AM
Beautiful poem for this contest!
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Date: 5/5/2024 8:27:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. Glad you came back to writing.... Have a blessed day with your win......................
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Date: 5/5/2024 6:00:00 AM
Jay, congratulations on your first place win. I enjoyed your poem and sharing your hobby of writing as your hobby and way to cope with grief and loss.
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Date: 4/25/2024 8:48:00 AM
Hello Jay, Your journey from engineering to poetry is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Despite facing loss and challenges, you found peace and purpose in verse. I love your dedication to honing your craft, even in the face of physical limitations, is inspiring. Your story shows that creativity knows no bounds and that passion can light the way through life's darkest moments. - Blessings, Daniel
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Date: 4/24/2024 10:48:00 PM
How cool the way you took to it again. I hardly wrote any poems until my 40's. Keep up the golden pen
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Date: 4/24/2024 9:38:00 PM
What a touching story of the sad demise of the dear one and the efforts to come out of the pain of loss. Poetry came to your aid. Though Engineering was your domain, you practiced to engineer words. In no time you could establish yourself as a recognized poet and an expert at rhyming. I am sure you can go still miles ahead. All the Best dear Jay ji.
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