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Forty Words of Courage

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Face all of your faults, failures and fears. Once you do you'll have reason for cheers. Rid yourself of handcuffs. You hold the key. Take complete control of your life and see, You have the courage to set yourself free. ************************************* January 21, 2016 Forty Contest by Silent One

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Sharon Gulley

Date: 1/28/2016 12:37:00 PM

Another fantastic win, Lin. Congrats.....Sharon

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 1/27/2016 11:56:00 PM

What a delightful write Lin ..Congrats on big win!!

Carlene Simpson

Date: 1/26/2016 2:10:00 PM

Lin, I like! Simple sweet and to the point. The way most men like it.....u go girl!

Skat A

Date: 1/26/2016 12:10:00 PM

Lin Lane, CONGRATS ON YOUR NICE WIN. **SKAT**

Sathya Babu

Date: 1/26/2016 9:38:00 AM

Congratulations Lin....

Lin Lane
Date: 1/26/2016 12:23:00 PM

Thank you very much, Sathya.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/26/2016 9:23:00 AM

Congratulations, you exchanged a Forty for a One! Congrats on your top placement.

Lin Lane
Date: 1/26/2016 9:28:00 AM

Well, that hardly seems fair, but I'll gladly take it! Thanks, Rick.

Hansteven Selfa

Date: 1/26/2016 8:27:00 AM

Congratulations Lin on your placement! You deserve the win! :) -Hans

Lin Lane
Date: 1/26/2016 9:08:00 AM

Thanks, Hans. Nice to see you again.

Judy Konos

Date: 1/26/2016 5:32:00 AM

one more time - S T U N N I N G

Lin Lane
Date: 1/26/2016 5:55:00 AM

And you get two replies, even if one jumped to the wrong place. THANK YOU for such a stunning comment, Judy.

Lin Lane
Date: 1/26/2016 5:52:00 AM

Your kind comments are greatly appreciated, Archana.

Archana Garg

Date: 1/26/2016 5:20:00 AM

Awesome Acrostic and very well knit. Added to my fav.

Lin Lane
Date: 1/26/2016 5:53:00 AM

Archana, I thank you very much.

Anindya Mohan Tagore

Date: 1/25/2016 10:08:00 PM

Masterpiece Lin. Words of wisdom told so simply that I am saving it for my 7 years old daughter. Hats off to you,,Bobby

Lin Lane
Date: 1/26/2016 4:42:00 AM

Thank you, Bobby. That's a wonderful comment.

Edward Ebbs

Date: 1/25/2016 9:34:00 PM

I like this, cute, forty was so long ago...Congrats on your win!

Lin Lane
Date: 1/25/2016 9:38:00 PM

Thanks a whole bunch, Edward.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/25/2016 9:17:00 PM

I Love this poem, Lin. It's easy to see why it won first place! Janice

Lin Lane
Date: 1/25/2016 9:37:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Janice.

Sarita Milliner

Date: 1/25/2016 7:15:00 PM

Awesome write and advice!!!!

Lin Lane
Date: 1/25/2016 8:15:00 PM

Hi, Sarita. Thank you so much!

Susan Gentry

Date: 1/25/2016 7:09:00 PM

Congratulations! I love it. Lots of great advice!

Lin Lane
Date: 1/25/2016 8:15:00 PM

Thank you, Susan. I'm so glad you like it.

Steve Grammatico

Date: 1/25/2016 6:51:00 PM

Well done. So much encapsulated in these few words.

Lin Lane
Date: 1/25/2016 8:14:00 PM

Your nice comments are so very welcomed. Thank you, Steve.

Sam Jameson

Date: 1/25/2016 5:54:00 PM

Congratulations Lin on the big win! A fine piece of work.

Lin Lane
Date: 1/25/2016 8:14:00 PM

You're very kind to say so, Sam. Thank you.

Sandra Haight

Date: 1/25/2016 5:41:00 PM

Very wise words, Lin! Congrats on your top place win! Hugs, Sandra

Lin Lane
Date: 1/25/2016 8:13:00 PM

Thanks a bunch, Sandra, and hugs back to you.

Jan Allison

Date: 1/25/2016 5:23:00 PM

Wise words indeed Lin congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 1/25/2016 8:13:00 PM

Thank you so much, Jan. hugs.

Lu Loo

Date: 1/25/2016 4:24:00 PM

Lin, beautiful poem..well deserved first place *smiles* -luloo

Lin Lane
Date: 1/25/2016 8:13:00 PM

Thanks a lot, Laura.

Jean Murray

Date: 1/25/2016 3:53:00 PM

Well done Lin. I love this style of poetry. Such powerful advice.

Lin Lane
Date: 1/25/2016 8:12:00 PM

Hello, Jean. I appreciate your kind remarks ;) thanks.

Judy Konos

Date: 1/25/2016 6:32:00 AM

Excellent advice...Excellent Poetry...

Lin Lane
Date: 1/25/2016 8:12:00 PM

Thanks for such sweet comments, Judy ;)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/21/2016 10:56:00 PM

wow, enjoyed this spirited write, lin.. really good one with rhythmic flow!..huggs

Lin Lane
Date: 1/22/2016 3:45:00 AM

Hi, Nette. Thanks so much for such great comments.

Franklin Price

Date: 1/21/2016 7:29:00 PM

I fully agree...great write

Lin Lane
Date: 1/21/2016 8:22:00 PM

Thank you very much, Franklin. ;)

White Sage

Date: 1/21/2016 4:44:00 PM

you've done an excellent write here Lin....superb, best of luck in the contest

Lin Lane
Date: 1/21/2016 8:22:00 PM

Thanks, Sage. I appreciate your encouragement.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/21/2016 4:06:00 PM

you DID it, mission accomplished, and words of wisdom at THAT.

Lin Lane
Date: 1/21/2016 8:21:00 PM

Thanks so much, Andrea. I appreciate your visit and comments.