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A Revered Gift of Reticence

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Having heard the harping howls of a hungry herd on the prowl I realized reticence is a revered gift like the sweet love song of a swift

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James Horn

Date: 12/28/2017 3:59:00 PM

Am blinded by bright light God made, In His son, so I will sit in the shade; And pray, Without delay; My poems away won't let them fade. Jim Horn

James Horn

Date: 12/28/2017 3:47:00 PM

Away and Closet Will Stay Had to put Christmas things away, With so much sadness and dismay; My each stocking; Memory blocking; Until next year in closet shall stay. Jim Horn

Robert Lindley

Date: 12/25/2017 8:03:00 PM

Wisdom comes first to those that seek. Superb creation my friend... A fav...

Jan Allison

Date: 12/24/2017 7:04:00 PM

wise words indeed Lin and I love the alliteration:-) hugs jan xx

Joanna Daniel

Date: 12/24/2017 7:56:00 AM

True, Lin, well said:)

John Gondolf

Date: 12/23/2017 8:47:00 AM

Nicely written, Lin. For me I have found that sometimes it pays to be reticent when everyone else around you is fighting it out. John

Lin Lane
Date: 12/23/2017 8:54:00 AM

Take the cat bird seat...look and listen while others make fools of themselves with their blathering. Thanks, John.

Tim Smith

Date: 12/22/2017 7:01:00 PM

A terrific alliterative piece Lin.

Lin Lane
Date: 12/22/2017 7:51:00 PM

Thank you very much, Tim.

Frederic Parker

Date: 12/22/2017 4:37:00 PM

the sweet gift of quietness...Merry Christmas dear poet

Lin Lane
Date: 12/22/2017 7:50:00 PM

Thank you on both scores, Frederic. Enjoy your holiday.

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 12/22/2017 12:28:00 PM

Reticence is a beautiful trait to have Lin; well put!~Che :)

Lin Lane
Date: 12/22/2017 12:41:00 PM

Thank you very much for your thoughts, Cheryl. They're always appreciated.