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Hello, Little One

I heard your laughter, so I peeked in to see you as I remember the middle child - not the first, nor the only son not the youngest to bask in the light as a baby you find solace and happiness in yourself, even at your young age You will find that having been born in the middle will come in handy for there will be times when you'll be alone, but never lonely your naiveté' will sometimes be your downfall, but it will also serve to protect your innocence and trust in others... at times misplaced, nonetheless, you will offer your heart. I will not warn you of what lies ahead, but I will say this: wisely use the stepping stones on your path. If some of your steps land you in the muddy stream of life, do not be daunted. Think of it as a cleansing. Remain humble, keep your faith, and never regret the choices you make. Wrong choices are easier to live with then having a notebook filled with pages of sad poems that begin with, "What if..."

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Date: 11/9/2015 1:52:00 AM
Thank you Lin for this great poem. The win is deserving. I felt the tenderness in this great advice. GBU Lin.
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Date: 11/9/2015 1:58:00 AM
Thank you, Curtis. I'm so glad you like it.
Date: 11/9/2015 12:53:00 AM
Remarkable poem Lin. And yes we don't want to think through life about"What if.." Learn from the past but regrets can't be changed.
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Date: 11/9/2015 1:57:00 AM
thanks, Mark. We can't change anything in the past, just turn the page.
Date: 11/8/2015 9:56:00 PM
Congrats on ur awesome first place win Lin!
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Date: 11/9/2015 1:56:00 AM
Many thanks, Upma.
Date: 11/8/2015 8:20:00 AM
Thanks, James. I have one of those note books.
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Date: 11/8/2015 8:18:00 AM
Great write. Wonderful last line Lin.
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Lin Lane
Date: 11/8/2015 8:22:00 AM
Thanks, James. I have one of those note books.
Date: 11/7/2015 8:33:00 PM
Great poem, well-deserving of your win! Janice
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Lin Lane
Date: 11/8/2015 7:04:00 AM
I'm very grateful for your thoughts, Janice. Thanks
Date: 11/7/2015 7:08:00 PM
Congratulations in your win
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Lin Lane
Date: 11/8/2015 7:04:00 AM
Thank you so much, Nayda.
Date: 11/7/2015 5:01:00 PM
Great advice Lin many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Lin Lane
Date: 11/8/2015 7:03:00 AM
and hugs back to you, JAN. Thank you so much.
Date: 11/7/2015 3:39:00 PM
Lin, this is some good advice. Congratulations on your 1st place win and thanks for participating in my contest:-) Alexis
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Lin Lane
Date: 11/8/2015 7:02:00 AM
Thank you, Alexis. It was a pleasure to enter your contest and equally as nice to be chosen a winner.
Date: 11/7/2015 3:31:00 PM
a wonderful win. SKAT
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Lin Lane
Date: 11/8/2015 7:01:00 AM
Thanks a bunch.

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