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The Extra Mile

Caterpillar in tender form cocooned beneath a blanket warm safe and sheltered in rain and storm. inching in comfort zone... But it wants to fly miles away with red velvet wings, dance and play. bring tomorrow another day. wiggling out on its own... That patient extra mile somehow writhing in pain, trusting the now. Oh! here comes the butterfly, Wow! sky greets in next milestone...

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Sara Kendrick
Date: 9/1/2023 3:00:00 AM
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Congratulations on this winning work in Charles' contest. I enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing. Sara
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Kim Merryman
Date: 8/30/2023 2:42:00 PM
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A wonderful write, Debjani! congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M
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Christuraj Alex
Date: 8/29/2023 6:36:00 AM
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"writhing in pain, trusting the now" - Great. Congratulations!
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Charles Messina
Date: 8/29/2023 5:48:00 AM
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Nice take on this contest, Debjani. Lovely write :) Congratulations on your win! Charlie
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 7/22/2023 6:57:00 AM
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Beautiful poem on nature's wonder--that turns the dreams of caterpillar into a colorful butterfly! Nicely done!!
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Debjani Mitra
Date: 7/22/2023 8:04:00 PM
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Thanks Vijay, for reading the poem, your words mean a lot

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