Forty

Forty years on this earth;
Know value and your worth.
Many years you've been tempted,
Let it go, become emptied.
Grasp wisdom you have learned,
The rest....let it burn.
Better days are just ahead,
Forty years....life well led.


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Penned 1/21/2016 at 2:12p.m.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Robinson Jr. Avatar
October 28, 2016 at 1:51 PM
Very good wisdom dispensed, Daisy. A delightful poem. Very whimsical and good natured. Great combo. Love always to you.
A   Avatar
January 31, 2016 at 11:22 PM
Daisy, Congratulations on your win. XOXOX Linda :)
Petersen Potter Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 2:35 PM
Excellent pen Daisy! Well done! A 7! And congrats too!:)) Thank you so kindly for your visit!Wishing you a very lovely weekend! In his light God bless you always!:) D
Yant Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 3:46 PM
My friend says: "excellent pen" I am grateful. You too have a lovely weekend and stay in His light. God Bless you too!! Much Love
A. Sharma Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 2:01 AM
Wonderful write Daisy ..Congrats on big win!!
Yant Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 3:44 PM
I am honored to be found to have a "Wonderful" write by a Doctor Thank you and God Bless. Much Love
A  Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 12:18 PM
DAISY, CONGRATS ON YOUR NICE WIN. **SKAT**
Yant Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 3:43 PM
Thanks SKAT for that.. Much Love
Selfa Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 8:34 AM
Congratulations Daisy on your placement! You deserve the win! :) -Hans
Yant Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 3:42 PM
Hans...you too are a winner and you deserve all the good that life has stored for you. Much Love
Johnson Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 9:32 PM
Well done. Forty is an accomplishment.
Yant Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 3:41 PM
And so it! Silent One has struck a remarkable milestone Sorry for the delayed reply...limited internet access. Much Love
Lane Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 8:55 PM
well done and congrats, Daisy.
Yant Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 3:39 PM
Lin Lane what a beautiful name. Thanks and Much Love
Konos Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 6:21 AM
Daisy....enjoyed your marvelous Forty...Cheers!
Yant Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 3:37 PM
Thanks Judy, limited internet access so sorry for the delayed reply. Much Love
Jacob Avatar
January 21, 2016 at 1:45 PM
Simple and meaningful . good one
Yant Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 3:36 PM
I want to let you know that I am glad you enjoyed this. I have limited internet access at this time so sorry for the delayed reply. Much Love
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