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The lavender pin

This delicate little ribbon
helps cancers that are hidden.
It helps pay for Macmillan nurse's
who work to help with hope that the

cancer reverses.

This sad disease takes lives away
and has no care for that's its dismay.
Cancer has no barriers it is unfair
it does not stop once its there.
I think they do a worth while job
as if I did this job  today

I would sob the minutes away.

It matters to me this charity
as I have a long family history
living with cancer is so sad to see.

Author notes

Write a poem about the breast cancer awareness ribbon and the reasons why you support this.
prewrite panarama this background credit to maralisa
Lavender cancer awareness uspecified I choose this subject because I have nursed poeple with many forms of cancer and I also have a familie history of cancers my aunty died at the age of thirty, my mum has breast cancer to.

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  • AsIThink gold member
    October 30

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    This is very a very moving piece that's filled with courage. It must mean so much to be able to make yourself available to so many. My wife is a nurse and her stories move me deeply. This is too important a topic and piece to be overlooked. Great highlighting of this disease here.


    AsIThink...


  • Cup-a-Joe
    October 21
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    Written by someone with a very careing heart. A wonderful work.

    Joe


  • Reptile Lady gold member
    September 16

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    How did I ever miss this one sis
    awesome as are your words that tell it in the way no other can
    You are right in every way
    love Julie x


  • Rose-Quartz
    June 29

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    Superb !!

    I can see why this very thoughtful poem won Gold and Bronze and HM, it is simply superb. What a wonderful way to spread the news about Mc Millan Nurses and the good work that they do. Unfortunately I lost my Mom to cancer that was undiagnosed so she didn't have any nurses only me but they do a really worthwhile job and they are very appreciated by the families of cancer sufferers. Thankyou for your wonderful poem and Thankyou for sharing it with me. Take care of yourself. With love and my very best wishes from Rose xxx for you xx


  • passionate-poet
    June 21

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    i loved this poem, alot of the women in my family have had cancer so its nice to see that there are still people out there that care that so many suffer from this well written!! thank you for sharing it was a beautiful poem


  • The Fun House silver member
    June 20

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    The sentiments of this piece is so sincere and honest. That is what I love about it most; that and it makes a solid point that touches the heart

  • Bobby41
    June 19
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    Very sad but true, I've lost many to cancer. You wrote what lot of people feel great job.

  • Bobby41
    June 19
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    Very sad but true, I


  • Cynthia Gaines gold member
    April 20

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    Congratulations on ALL the Gold, Bronze & Emerald Cups!!

    You are an angel on earth. This is so tender and heart-warming, and it's really nice to see someone with a heart as big as yours!! My thoughts and prayers are with this poor, suffering soul. Thank you for sharing, and take care, Poet!! xx Cyn xx


  • AutumnGypsy gold member
    April 16

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    This is such a beautiful and real piece sweetheart. It touches us all or someone we know all too often. You captured my heart here with this. It deserved every trophy it has and all those to come. Best to you hun


  • AllexisReed
    April 15
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    This is beautiful and touching. I am a BC survivor!


  • Flowergirl
    April 8
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    very nice work i love it keep up the great work....

  • passionate-poet
    March 25
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    sorry to hear about the cancer keep fighting
    on the other hand it is a beautiful poem
    thank you for sharing!


  • DinkyDiver gold member
    March 23

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    wow took me away with your words and brought tears to my eyes especially with Jade Goody's fast death of late ON mother's day of all days....a well deserved Gold up there huni xx
    great rhyming too


  • Ken-Maverick
    March 9

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    I was wondering who penned that poem you entered in my contest, thought i'd come and see what else you have.
    Not disapointed here!!! Wonderful touching write
    and deserved all those glittering cups up there.

    Ken


  • LadyLavender gold member
    March 6
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    beautiful and touching.


  • Yy13
    March 5
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    My mum passed away from cancer last year. I keep her Lavender Ink Pen as a keep sake. Well written!


  • DolphinLass silver member
    February 27
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    very well expressed


  • honey bear
    February 13

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    an exelent write, the macmilan nurses do an exeptionaly good job caring for people in their last stages of this terrible desease. i hope one day a cure is found,thank you for sharing and congratulations on a well written peice


  • Jax Nova
    February 12
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    Excelent write and a very admirable subject. Keep up the good work!


  • Cerulean Sunrise gold member
    February 10
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    Awww

    C took my mother.


  • jenadyleigh silver member
    January 25

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    I have stopped by and read this many times, I love the whole presentation of it all.. You are an amazing poet. (I know I have told you this before, but awe again, dear poet friend! )


  • thepoetssoul
    January 19

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    Spendid rhyme and form, on a very touchy subject.
    Wonderfully written indeed.
    Thanks for sharing your heart and soul.
    May you be blessed in all you do.

    Tony


  • Hetha gold member
    January 16

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    Wow! this is wonderful! I love what you are doing, by making people aware of cancer and its' damaging effects...Keep up the good fight, maralisa! I will pray for you and your family. ( I just survived cervical cancer this past year, and am well aware of how it affects the body and the harsh treatments.) You're right, cancer does not care how old you are, or what background you come from.


  • Merry Christmas
    January 14

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    The rhyme in this was good although it felt a little forced to me. Still, a beautiful poem about a wonderful cause and a very sad disease. One thing that I do find strange though is the title, I always thought that breast cancer awareness ribbons were pink.

    Thanks for entering.


  • Iridessa MoonFlower
    January 6

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    This poem is filled with sadness. But it uplifted me as well. I just want to say living with a brain tumor is hard. I had cancer of the cervix. I am a survivor. Thank you for sharing. ~~Iridessa~~


  • oceanbluize
    December 22, 2008

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    A truly wonderful poem, and I can see why. This subject reaches out and touches millions. It is on an epic scale. If we could only turn more heads that are blind to this reality or...just do not care. You have sent out a great message here maralisa, and provided a great public service...thank you for sharing.
    love and serenity to you always,
    Ocean


  • WantedxXxMe
    December 13, 2008
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    Wonderful poem. It is sad that people die from Cancer but hopefully we can stop that soon


  • Titus gold member
    December 13, 2008

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    I see you've entered lots of times, which means this one must be one of your favourites, nice one. Be nice to see the ribbon above the poem,

  • Rose-Quartz
    December 8, 2008
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    An Excellent Poem

    This is an excellent poem. It touched me deeply because of the way it is written with such feeling and tenderness, also I have just lost my Mom to secondary breast cancer. Thankyou for writing this and sharing its beauty with me. With all my very best wishes from Rose xxx


  • Rose Angel gold member
    November 29, 2008

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    Sucha a touching sentimental write of rhyme, flow and such a worthwhile cause...YOur border and penning makes this a delight to read...God bless you!


  • Gulfbreeze
    November 26, 2008
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    lovely job with this maralisa, well done.


  • Blushfulmoon silver member
    November 8, 2008

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    excellent~

    This is excellent....I have had Breast Cancer a total masectomy...never went for re construction too much pain...then it went to my colon...and now my bones........can't operate due to where it's at..so I am taking Zometa and Fasoldex..hopefully when I get my bone scan done Wed it will show no new signs of cancer....
    Very thoughtful and beautifully written
    Love this sweetie and bless your heart being in the nursing field..I worked as a nurse for 15 yrs and a 1 1/2 EMT was laid off then got cancer and well the rest is history...I am thankful to wake up every day and see the sun,,,the wind...the rain even the snow...................
    Bless your heart for penning this one
    Love the border
    Hugs
    Susan~~~


  • Meroza
    October 22, 2008

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    This poem is so beautiful and I can't stop thinking how strong you must be to be able to work with people with this horrible desease. A few in my family has died of cancer themselfs, and I can only pray it won't pass on to me.

    Congrats on all the shiny's they are all well deserved!

  • PureCountry
    October 17, 2008

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    Your Poem,

    speaks elequently of your awareness of others. It is a dreaded disease much eared arount the world.

    As I myself have a mother who has fought breast cancer twice, I can relate to this offering.

    I am touched by the force of your thoughts though brief. You have done yourself proud with this one.

    Congrats on the awards as well that it has garnered!

    Silent Hawk


  • penman gold member
    October 12, 2008
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    Wonderful

    Such a powerful poem you have created. So very well done. Thank you for sharing.


  • Patpowers silver member
    October 12, 2008

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    Nice work on this tribute to those affected by breast cancer. Not easy to write a work like this. Thanks again!


  • JustSimplyLissa gold member
    October 8, 2008

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    Beautifully written, and it definitely is a great cause. I too have a family history of cancer so I can identify.


  • passionate-poet
    October 3, 2008
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    awe this is a very beautiful poem fabulous detail!


  • BuriedTreasures silver member
    September 16, 2008

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    Congratulations on the numerous well deserved awards.
    A beautiful composition!!
    Well Done


  • LeilaJayne
    September 14, 2008

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    Cancer charities matter to me too, i know i personally wouldnt be able to do it. Such strength they must have to work so hold. Great poem x

  • Iridessa MoonFlower
    September 12, 2008
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    This was well written. I had cervical cancer. So this poem hits home. I also have a brain tumor, which I have suffered from since the age of 12. I have had two surgeries. One they placed a shunt in & the second they had to revise it. I am still healing from my second one which was done on June 6th of this year. I don't know why but the second one was the hardest. I am sorry that your Mom has breast cancer. My Mom had a lump removed & had thyroid cancer. So it seems to run in my family as well as yours. Blessed Be! If you ever want to talk IM me, I will always be there for you. ~~Iridessa MoonFlower~~


  • mysticstorm gold member
    September 9, 2008

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    A very well written piece on a hard and sad subject. Cancer is a silent killer, for many never know they have it...blessings and prayers to you and your loved ones and all the others in the world whos life's it has touched may it stay controlled and may we soon find a cure.
    Blessings,


  • nichtmich silver member
    September 4, 2008

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    Beautifully poignant piece which describes the unrelenting strain that this disease leaves upon the individual, family and friends. This lovely poem speaks to me especially, my husband has been coping with a brain tumor for 11 years I'll be holding you and yours in the light.


  • kkatie55
    September 1, 2008

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    moving piece

    sorry to hear what u have to live in and i hope they find a cure...the poem is very well written ...keep up the good writes ....and tweety is so cute ...Peace


  • Kazytc silver member
    August 29, 2008

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    Wow how lovely!

    What a commendable write, so worthy the cause too, the Macmillan nurses are angels.
    My late friend Norma was nursed to the end by a Macmillan nurse so this has a special value to me, as they did a splendid job for her and this highlights that wonderful work.
    You have penned an outstanding poem here well worthy of so many good reviews.
    Lovely poem and work and best of luck in all contests with this hope it wins Gold.
    Brilliant, well done bravo! Bless you for this.
    Poetic Hugs,
    Kaz
    Kazytc xx

    Ps: did you know that 95% of Cancer is caused by Geopathic Stress? If not check out:
    www.rolfgordon.co.uk

    and also:

    http://www.dulwichhealth.co.uk/gs1.htm




  • misshugglebugglez
    August 13, 2008

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    wow, that is great. Cancer is a sad subject, that is often ignored in the poetry world. Good topic choice, and I thought it was a sweet poem.


  • Room without doors gold member
    August 4, 2008

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    Outstanding

    Cancer is such a difficult disease to deal with. My sister had cancer and she took a while to get better though she has recovered- she now works with terminal cancer patients helping them to die pain free and with dignity. I thought this was an excellent poem that really brought the message home we should be supporting people like the macmillan nurses as they do such a good job. An excellent poem that raises awareness.


  • Ken-Maverick
    August 4, 2008
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    This poem deserved all those trophies
    Much enjoyed


  • daviscth silver member
    August 1, 2008

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    Cancer has no mercy on anyone.... I have lost so many loved ones to it.
    You did a wonderful poem on a very difficult subject.


  • Yesterdays Memory
    July 31, 2008

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    OMG I love this sooo much it made me cry... my friends little three year old has cancer and she's fought it since she was 5 months old and my best friend has it as well... its sad to see the ones you love with this because you feel helpless to them... =[ thank you for a great poem...

  • mysticstorm gold member
    July 21, 2008
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    Beautifully written on a subject that is so sad...cancer is so strong and unpredictable, too many suffer from it or worse...my uncle died of cancer and it was the saddest death to me...he was such a big strong man who withered to the size of a child in months before his death...very moving and well written...
    Congrat's on all the well deserved trophies...
    Thank you for sharing your beautiful soul,
    mystic
    :

  • Hetha gold member
    July 11, 2008
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    After having found out that I have cervical cancer, this poem holds a lot of emotion, worth, and weight. Beautifully expressed, and it shows your grateful and love-able side. Congrats on your trophies and good luck with new ones.


  • Darker Side To Light
    July 4, 2008

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    I enjoyed reading this from beginning to end. My mother too is suffering from cancer and it seems so unfair. A good write on a sad and touching subject.


  • storiesuntold gold member
    July 3, 2008

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    So sad this cancer

    Yes if the world would pay a penny a day health care would cover all .I so wish one day this cancer will be a cure and our loved ones were safe .But until then we all should chip in to make it happen


  • Kari gold member
    June 28, 2008

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    It's so sad when people have cancer, and the things that thy go through. You did a great poem on this behalf.
    Thanks for your entry.
    Kari


  • crazymomma
    June 28, 2008

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    I don't believe I have ever read anything that seemed so knowledgable. It is sad to have seen so much of cancer. Your pain from this is quite evident in your words. This poem reminded me to add a prayer for those with cancer and their families every night. I think this is very powerful. It even brought tears to my eyes. It flowed so well it was easy to read. I really enjoyed reading even though it was so sad.


  • ShelleyA gold member
    June 28, 2008

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    A lovely heartfelt write. Deep expression of emotion. Good flow and tone. Nice rhyme and rhythm. You express your feeling about cancer and those it affects poignantly in this piece. Well penned and much enjoyed. Best wishes in the contest.


  • February Moon gold member
    June 28, 2008

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    This is very sad yet beautifully written. Well deserving of the trophies it has won so far.


  • Bungalow Bill
    June 4, 2008
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    Good stuff, and a great cause

  • Bob Fox
    June 3, 2008

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    Cancer

    That curse that takes so many lives. I hear your words for I have lost many good friends to this cancer . I pray we find a cure soon.


  • libithina
    May 21, 2008
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    Beautiful background and beautiful write Lib x x


  • Psychotic Moon
    May 18, 2008

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    This is so true, cancer doesn't care about the pain that it leaves behind or who's life it wrecked. Good job!! Thanks for entering and good luck!!


  • grannyeri gold member
    May 2, 2008

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    Cancer is such a common disease now a days. Liked the poem you wrote about this and the pin that reminds you of this. Congratulations on the gold - lovely poem.


  • Mezclita
    April 28, 2008
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    I ditto Laura...

  • evelynxxoo
    April 24, 2008

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    my mother died of cancer at 36 there was twelve kids left behind 5 gils and 7 boys and my dad was alco cancer killed my mum it also broke a family i was 8 im 38 now and more in control of my life its so sad that theres still no cure sorry about your mum im sure you are her rock i hope you have a rock to lean on too when things get hard


  • Nicada silver member
    April 23, 2008
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    Very emotional write that unfortunately many can relate to. My own mother passed from breast cancer at the age of 29. She was pregnant with me when diagnosed. I was 14 months old when she succumbed to the cancer. So sad, and she has been sorely missed all these years. Thanks for this poem..Patty


  • Hetha gold member
    April 14, 2008
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    A well-earned and well deserved Gold! Simply incredible!

  • piccola silver member
    April 13, 2008

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    Congratulations on the gold. This is well deserving...such a terrible devastation that cancer brings to lives. Thank you for sharing with with the library.


  • Laura-Critchley
    April 13, 2008

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    I'm so sorry for your loss and I'm sorry that cancer plagues your family.

    I hate how, like Huntress said, cancer is so in-discriminative and can affect good, loving people who don't deserve such horrible things; I'm not saying that anyone deserves cancer... I'm just saying it's a shame that it happens to such beautiful people sometimes.

    Tale care, and, this is an amazing poem... keep on writing... Laura.


  • Huntress silver member
    April 9, 2008

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    cancer has no bounderies, it does not descriminate on who it affects. good poem, good luck in the contest


  • Powered by Tofu
    April 8, 2008

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    I like the poem, good flow and rythem. If we end up using it, we'll probably add to it, saying that "today there is hope" going off of your "sad to see" so that it ppl won't have to live with it anymore!!
    thanks for entering!!
    --gooshawn <3 xoxo


  • MotorcycleFreak silver member
    March 30, 2008

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    Excellent

    I love your concise style and the way your poetry seems to flow effortlessly when one is reading it. Another great job! ~Peace~Gar


  • Wayne Leon Learmond
    March 29, 2008

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    I thought that this was really good. Great piece of writing. Well done for this. My family too have a history of cancer. My dear father passed away from it, in the year 2000. I have a theory about such cancer charities though. For 50 - 60 years people have been giving money for cancer research, 50-60 YEARS and yet, we are no nearer finding a cure??? My theory is this, I believe that a cure HAS been found for cancer, but that the relative medical authorities will not put it out on the public market because it would then mean so many companies 'going to the wall'.

    A cure would bankrupt certain medical foundations. I have always thought this, simply because within all of those 50 to 60 years of research, no one can say to me that they HAVE NOT FOUND A CURE YET?? It is very strange.

    Yes, we have found ways to alleviate certain cancers, but as yet, as they tell us, no cure? I don't believe that. My father and millions of others have died horrifically because of this terrible plague and yet the medical professions still say they are no nearer to finding a complete cure?

    You have to stop and think then, WHERE IS ALL THE MONEY THAT PEOPLE HAVE GIVEN TO CANCER RESEARCH, WHERE IS IT? AND WHAT ARE THEY DOING WITH IT?

    Thank you for this piece as I can see why it won gold.
    But ask yourself the question that I have just posed, and think deeply about it.

    Wayne Leon

    • bluecollarlove
      April 8, 2008
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      Bravo

      I agree with you whole heartedly.I'm from Erie Pennsylvania and I.m sure you have heard of Kanzius- not sure if this is right but close and his research on radio waves and I will like to see how this turns out.We all know big buisiness rules the government.

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