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 Creative Chieftain  Posts: 11,389 Joined: 15-June 07 From: Springfield, Louisiana Member No.: 446 Real Name: Larry D. Jennings Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Just wondered in.  |
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Number of downloads: 1Request With great respect he asked once more, “How long must we remain within this realm?” A tear now etched its lonely path; he felt it wrong to dwell where everything which once was dear to creatures such as he. The elf and gnome stayed hidden in dense forest or dark cave while dragons and fierce griffons made their home in lofty mountain holds. None dared to brave the eyes of man. Not so in ancient days when innocence had reigned; all lived in peace and harmony. Mankind had changed their ways and so the Unicorn pled for release. His answer came; “Stay for a little while!” said Luna with her bright familiar smile. ·······  ·······When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Kindness is a seed sown by the gentlest hand, growing care's flowers. Larry D. Jennings MM Award Winner       |
  
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 Mosaic Master  Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
Oh boy! I LOVE this - the image is wonderful (it was my high school mascot)!
 I wouldn't change a thing! Perhaps I should try this challenge? I'm so rusty, and dealing with my newly broken leg is taking up most of my thought process at present. But I did want to comment that I was here - and enjoyed and again - no nits!  ~Cleo 
······· ·······"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ J.R.R Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
Collaboration feeds innovation. In the spirit of workshopping, please revisit those threads you've critiqued to see if the author has incorporated your ideas, or requests further feedback from you. In addition, reciprocate with those who've responded to you in kind. "I believe it is the act of remembrance, long after our bones have turned to dust, to be the true essence of an afterlife." ~ Lorraine M. Kanter Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here!  "Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ~ Early detection can save your life.MM Award Winner       |
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Larry Request Oct 29 16, 18:18 
JustDaniel Greetings, Larry.
Another beautiful, touching son... Oct 30 16, 07:46 Larry Hey Daniel,
Thanks for popping in for a read. Gl... Oct 30 16, 13:42 Psyche Hi Larry and Daniel,
So glad you moved this son... Oct 30 16, 19:26 JustDaniel Hey, let me in on what is Plato's! Oct 31 16, 14:58 Larry Hi Daniel,
You are asking that in jest, correct? ... Oct 31 16, 15:05 JustDaniel Actually, I wasn't, so thank you for that pear... Nov 1 16, 03:34 Larry Hi Daniel,
The reason I said what I did was that ... Nov 1 16, 13:27 
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