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It was in the summer of sixty-two, Before I was born, before I had come, My mother met my father this is true, But what was meant to be and what was done. Like two flames in the night their love was bright, I was born from illness, I should not be, Although they still loved me with all their might, My future uncertain they still loved me. The first time I recall seeing a light, Alone in my cot just a small baby, It brought me comfort that very first sight, The more that I cried the more I could see. Apart from being the first memory, Brought me comfort over my history. (Ten syllables per line)

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Date: 3/17/2017 3:14:00 PM
Hello White Wolf. First the format of the sonnet is perfect in my eyes. It reads in the sonnet voice and rhythm. The theme is most beautiful with the reflections of life. If this is true life may all be well and whole today. Be proud of this entry and your execution. Well done. Thank you for sharing you.
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Date: 3/17/2017 8:44:00 PM
Thank you, Lisa /|\
Date: 1/24/2017 8:36:00 AM
Nice work. We have much in common in our history. Thank you for a wonderful read.
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Date: 1/24/2017 8:49:00 AM
Thank you for taking the time to visit, Maurice /|\
Date: 1/21/2017 8:57:00 PM
Here I see someone calling you Rick. So is it Rick or Budgie? Anyway, I REALLY like this one. It's got such ease to it. Not a complicated poem like some sonnets are. I am curious to know why you say "born from illness" That seems a bit troubling for you! And I find it amazing your memory can go back this far. I think my first memory is either late 2's or in my third year!!
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Date: 1/24/2017 12:10:00 AM
I was born with a blood disease in brief! And that was my first memory in life at about six months old! I prefer Budgie rather than Rick, as that was never my birth name! Thank you for the visit Andrea, I always have time for the curious minds in life! /|\
Date: 1/20/2017 10:10:00 AM
Happy you found the light Rick
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Date: 1/20/2017 9:43:00 AM
You're a light in my life and I am so glad you're my friend. I hope a lot of light will shine for you in your life.
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Date: 1/20/2017 7:14:00 AM
Nicely done my friend. A rough start but a smooth ending...your poem is a light for all of us.
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Date: 1/20/2017 6:08:00 AM
White Wolf, I'm so delighted that you are here with us today to share your truly awesome story in this excellent sonnet! A-7. Hugs. Pandita
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Date: 1/20/2017 6:17:00 AM
Thank you so much, Pandita, and your kind words /|\
Date: 1/20/2017 5:45:00 AM
Apart from the beauty of the sonnet the experience referred to is also as amazing! Sorry if illness was at the doorstep of your life dear friend! Hope all is behind you now!
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Date: 1/20/2017 5:50:00 AM
All I remember is the light and not so much the illness! I have had my share of near-death experiences like most of us. Thank you for your kind words /|\
Date: 1/20/2017 4:46:00 AM
Very good Sonnet ... and interesting too ...
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Date: 1/20/2017 4:50:00 AM
Thank you very much, Probir /|\

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