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JENNIFER I posted a poem on the 11th February 2019 that my Grandfather wrote to me in 1971, titled, “My Granddaughter Jennifer”. I also mentioned in my introduction to this poem, that I had lost my Grandfather’s poem’s except for a two or three of them. Well to my delight, during one of the three most traumatic events in one’s life, a move, which we instigated, and bravely followed through, I found a small file with his poem’s to me! I was quite thrilled – this one was sent to me 31st January 1967 when I was in my early teens, which I thought I would like to share with you. Again this is an exact replica of my Grand- father’s poem – keeping in mind, that English was his second language, not his mother tongue. This poem was titled merely: JENNIFER. TO MY DEAR GRAND DAUGHTER J Jubilant to have attained your aim E Efficiently wise to pave your way N No matter what your plans can claim N No matter how hard is the game of life to play I I am certain you are going to succeed! F Free be your mind and eminent your inspirations E Equitable be your conclusions, free of imaginations R Remember these words Jennifer and proceed……..! He further went on to say ….. In this world Jennifer, you will sincerely Feel your heart overflow with happiness, but when you do, stand by anything in which you believe is true. Only with truth will you fly to new horizons that will help you enjoy the moment, and see life through. Panos, Athens, January 31st 1967.
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