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Treasure

Treasure each moment and build a palace of memories— so strong it will endure. Then present it to the builder of eternity and ascend into the infinities— the way lit with a lantern of good works, glowing brightly, until at last you're bathed in peaceful light— beyond your mind's most sublime contemplation. Put it in your heart to do this. Dedicated to my dear friend, Jan Allison and her husband who has a significant health challenge. Remember them, as you read this poem.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 4/26/2018 12:04:00 PM
Hi Mike, thank you for sharing this lovely, emotive dedication with us! Life is indeed short and fragile and we have to cherish the time we spend with the ones we love. Jan is a very special person and I am so sorry to learn about her hubby's health challenges. They are both in my thoughts and prayers! Hugs and best wishes. Pandita
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Mark Peterson
Date: 6/9/2018 11:36:00 PM
Thank you Pandita for your heartfelt comment—just the feelings I hoped to engender with my words.
Date: 4/1/2018 6:25:00 PM
Yes! a beautiful dedication and they are both in my prayers. Elaine
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Date: 6/9/2018 11:37:00 PM
Thank you, Elaine. I seem to have taken to such dedications, hoping to engender feelings of support and stimulate the hopeful thoughts of others.
Date: 3/31/2018 6:56:00 PM
Suh a beautiful dedication Mark...Sorry to hear about Jan's husband..
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Date: 3/6/2018 5:55:00 PM
I am so sorry to hear that your husband has cancer, I do hope that he gets the help he needs. All my best to you my friend.
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Date: 3/6/2018 5:50:00 PM
Yes i will remember them as I read this poem.
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Date: 2/7/2018 2:38:00 PM
such an uplifting poem Mark I'm adding it to my faves - my hubbies cancer has made me appreciate and cherish every day we have:-) hugs jan xx
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Mark Peterson
Date: 2/7/2018 9:16:00 PM
Maybe I wrote this just for you Jan. You are special to me, so I'm going to append a dedication to you and your husband of this poem.

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