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Of Love and Life

 
penned in my own hand all I was, all that I am ~ lines of love and life
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Date: 8/3/2025 6:21:00 PM
Lin, your poetry should be around for a while, so at least that will allow some of us to see what thoughts inspired you over time and what you were thinking. We are so small in the grand scheme of things. It makes me think we should really enjoy every day. Just thinking about your poem and what it means makes my heart smile. Thanks!!
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Lin Lane
Date: 8/4/2025 7:01:00 AM
I'm pleased that you enjoy reading me, Duke. I'm always appreciative of poets who journey back in time to read my poetry. Gratitude overflows.
Date: 8/1/2025 1:54:00 PM
Dear Lin, You encourage me (all of us, really) that just putting our truth to paper is something fierce and beautiful. These few lines hold a whole lifetime’s worth of feeling, quiet, sincere, and real. Don’t stop writing yourself in for your words are both a reflection and a gift, dear Lin. Blessings, Daniel
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Lin Lane
Date: 8/4/2025 6:59:00 AM
Amazing isn't it that your combination of "fierce and beautiful" make perfect sense to me. Thank you, Daniel for always putting just the right perspective on so many things.
Date: 7/31/2025 8:12:00 PM
I have the feeling you were much more than lines of love and life, Dear friend. Nicely written :) Charlie
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Lin Lane
Date: 8/4/2025 6:58:00 AM
Charlie, your comments are so heart-warming. We've known each other for many years, and I always appreciate your thoughts. ;-)
Date: 7/31/2025 6:45:00 PM
so much beauty in 3 simple lines, by the way I love your new avatar, !
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Date: 7/31/2025 6:50:00 PM
Thank you very much for both compliments, Vie. ;-)
Date: 7/31/2025 4:31:00 PM
Lin, I like this poem. It's great. Hands down, a better inscription than I see in the ETSY cards. Sadly, though, I can see someone stealing your poem.
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Lin Lane
Date: 7/31/2025 4:52:00 PM
Thanks very much, Connie. That’s quite a compliment. I hope your mention of someone stealing my lines is not something you’ve actually witnessed. Sucks if so, but Que sera
Date: 7/31/2025 4:02:00 PM
It's so true, I feel the same way, have since adolescence when I started writing which is why I've told my Tim and Kyle that when I pass, they have full permission to trash all the paper all over the place holding poetry; 'don't feel guilty, like I did about my Dad's trophies, plaques, etc. Wonderful pen. I've sent you a soup mail. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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Date: 7/31/2025 4:49:00 PM
I’ve read your mail and replied to you, CayCay. You’ve always been a special lady to me. Tight Hugs!!!
Date: 7/31/2025 12:09:00 PM
I second Brenda, this is beautiful. xomo
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Date: 7/31/2025 4:48:00 PM
Thanks ever so much, Mo. hugs!
Date: 7/31/2025 7:43:00 AM
Short but it doesn’t matter you put so many words into it! ;) it was beautiful Lin and it doesn’t take a lot of words to bring beauty out! Wonderful piece my friend !
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Date: 7/31/2025 4:47:00 PM
Hi Brenda. It’s always great to see you here but it’s spiraling downhill. Hugs, sweet friend.
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