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Early Influences In Life

Born in late '53 post Christmas adopted was I being six weeks old my new parents lived way out country enjoyed these formative times like gold Early on discovered I had stammer but mother especially showed real care made my little bedroom my cocoon living out so free was myself there We had little cairn terrier McGregor he was real friendly to take a walk couple of cats too Jinky and Smokey slept bottom of bed heard any knock Mum taught me great Bible stories sewing the seed way back then that in future years did bear fruit always my fav reads loved to open These years were so memorable many happy times to look upon without them where now would I be don't know but still be Gordon

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Date: 7/20/2021 7:14:00 PM
Another cool poem I found while searching for Jinky and Smokey!
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 7/21/2021 1:08:00 AM
Thanks Jennifer, Glad you enjoyed it and hope you found 'Jinky and Smokey' too. Have a great day, Gordon

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