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Before the Dawn--EagleOne's Challenge
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Before the Dawn--EagleOne's Challenge |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
In the quiet stillness before the dawn One lone figure breaks the morning stillness Taking that final lap sprinting that last length Pushing pushing to gain that edge Some say the gold is the goal Some say the record But ask the athlete and I think you will hear Its the knowing knowing you have been there Been there with the best given your all Under the flags of all nations You have stood, a representative, For all the world to see The tears that stream down your face When they play your nations song The pride in your heart when your fellow athletes Acknowlwedge your efforts not with a medal But with a hand on your back, a hug, or a smile This is why This is the reason This is the truth Of the committment [This message has been edited by Paula Finn (edited 08-30-2000).] |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Paula* you have met Eagles challenge and exceeded it...this was beautifully written, I know he will agree! |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Paula - Great writing - I like the intro into the subject - paced just right. Great job. |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Paula... Splendid job!!!!!!!!!!!! Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Yes Paula! I agree, this is indeed excellent, as I knew it would be. Well done, and thankyou!  "The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Paula this is so well done. I could feel it. Loved the dawn setting at the beginning and the sense of victory and closure at the end. Be well Kethry "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
yeppppp ..... you met the challenge alright and left it crying in dust. Well done and lovely read. |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Bdc...thank you...I hope he does LngJhnAg...thank you sir...hey...watch out for my cat... Sunny1...thank you my twin lol EagleOne...you always have such faith in me...it was a pleasure writing to your challenge Kethry...thank you...you are always here with a kind and gentle word Mark...thanks cowboy... |
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