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He went to work today, the first in a long while thrust his fear inside his pocket, perhaps a smile He needed to tell his story that haunted him inside Thank GOD you came to listen and then to be his guide Special thanks to: Richard Lamoureaux Nirode Ray, FJ Thomas, Lyric Man, Kim Patrice Nunez, Tim Smith, Jan Allison, Andrea Dietrich, Carrie Richards for their comments on: "The Great Pretender" by Edwin Hofert http://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/the_great_pretender_677958

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Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 6/2/2015 12:05:00 PM

Excellent pen Judy! A very nice piece you've penned here, dear friend.I truly enjoyed reading this one.A 7! Thanks for visiting my page.Very much appreciate it.Wishing you a very lovely week! In his light!God bless you!:)D

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/30/2015 12:42:00 PM

I came looking for an angel and was not disappointed. Bless you for being a blessing to others.

Edwin Hofert

Date: 5/30/2015 9:06:00 AM

Judy, Judy, Judy. Let me count the ways that you have blessed my life. Encouraging me, believing in me. Seeing through me and making me feel as if I matter. Soft and caring when I need it. And a task master when it's better for me. Thank you for being you. And for not caring until you do. :) Much love to you and yours. Hugs! <3 7

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/30/2015 12:41:00 PM

Congratulations Ed! I am pleased that in the end you believed in yourself. The most important part of every journey is to first show up. Once you are there everything else will happen.

Edwin Hofert
Date: 5/30/2015 11:13:00 AM

That's my girl LOL

Judy Konos
Date: 5/30/2015 10:44:00 AM

Thank You and Congratulations for I no longer doubt that you can count that high.....

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/29/2015 5:06:00 PM

Lovely, Judy. Now I have to go and see this one!! (oh, and I had to take out a small refrain from my rock anthem, just realized I was over the line limit!!)

Judy Konos
Date: 5/29/2015 5:19:00 PM

It was great.......I could sing......the cat didn't like it ...but tough...I liked singing aloud....

Jan Allison

Date: 5/29/2015 3:45:00 PM

looks like he had an excellent day and now his confidence is boosted he will go from strength to strength:-) a lovely tribute to a lovely poet who just needs to believe in himself:-) Hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 5/29/2015 3:50:00 PM

I am trying to get my sleep issues sorted so wont be here till silly o'clock:-) Hugs jan xx

Judy Konos
Date: 5/29/2015 3:47:00 PM

Thanks Jan...started to wake you ..but you are 6 hours ahead of us...appreciate all you do....and so does everyone else..best

Tim Smith

Date: 5/29/2015 1:25:00 PM

I'm sure things went well...I can tell he has a good head on his shoulders and a big heart.

Judy Konos
Date: 5/29/2015 3:22:00 PM

I agree good head..big heart....and hopefully we see how well things went...I was really scared...big time....thanks for all you do....