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Running Sands

Post by Heather » Sun Mar 24, 2013 2:12 pm

It's been a bit quiet around here so I've dug this out of the archives. Didn't do any good in a comp., but the judge did like my punctuation! ;) And before you think I'm sad and sentimental - it's just a poem based on a photograph. I don't need counselling or a shoulder to cry on! :D


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Re: Running Sands

Post by Neville Briggs » Sun Mar 24, 2013 4:02 pm

That's very good Heather. I wouldn't worry about lack of success in a comp where the judge's main comment seems to be about punctuation. :roll: ;)
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Re: Running Sands

Post by Heather » Sun Mar 24, 2013 8:48 pm

Never worries me really Neville. :) The main comment wasn't about punctuation but it was a judge who is very particular about punctuation ;)

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Re: Running Sands

Post by Stephen Whiteside » Mon Mar 25, 2013 7:17 am

Yeah, it sucks, doesn't it!
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Re: Running Sands

Post by alongtimegone » Mon Mar 25, 2013 9:33 am

Great, but made me sad Heather. Now you've got to brighten me up with something lighter ... please.
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Re: Running Sands

Post by Terry » Mon Mar 25, 2013 1:18 pm

Nice one Heather,

Speaking of punctuation - You're obviously the teachers pet - you should see what some have said about mine.

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Re: Running Sands

Post by Neville Briggs » Mon Mar 25, 2013 1:37 pm

Wazza. The illustrious poet William Carlos Williams said " Anything is fit material for poetry " ;) :)
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Re: Running Sands

Post by Heather » Mon Mar 25, 2013 1:57 pm

Wazza, it is a sad reflective poem so I guess I did my job as a writer! :) But, it's a gorgeous sunny autumn day so don't be sad any longer! Enjoy your day!

Teacher's pet Terry - ha! It's been a frustrating road and I don't know that I'll ever master it - but I plod away and I take notice of what is said (although I don't necessarily always agree ;) ) Just a rebel at heart Terry; ask Neville ! :lol:

Heather :)

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Re: Running Sands

Post by warooa » Tue Mar 26, 2013 6:03 am

I'm with you Terry, I think I need a punctuation coach. :roll:

That's a delightful little poem, Heather. Not the subject matter, but the way it is written.

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Re: Running Sands

Post by David Campbell » Tue Mar 26, 2013 8:46 am

Which just goes to prove that there's at least one other judge out there who's pedantic about punctuation.

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