Lin Lane Poet Acrostic

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Forty Words of Courage

Face all of your faults, failures and fears.

Once you do you'll have reason for cheers.

Rid yourself of handcuffs. You hold the key.

Take complete control of your life and see,

You have the courage to set yourself free.



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January 21, 2016  Forty Contest by Silent One

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Sharon Gulley January 28, 2016 at 12:37 PM Another fantastic win, Lin. Congrats.....Sharon

Dr. Upma A. Sharma January 27, 2016 at 11:56 PM What a delightful write Lin ..Congrats on big win!!

Carlene Simpson January 26, 2016 at 2:10 PM Lin, I like! Simple sweet and to the point. The way most men like it.....u go girl!

Skat A January 26, 2016 at 12:10 PM Lin Lane, CONGRATS ON YOUR NICE WIN. **SKAT**

Sathya Babu January 26, 2016 at 9:38 AM Congratulations Lin.... Lin Lane January 26, 2016 at 12:23 PM Thank you very much, Sathya.

Richard Lamoureux January 26, 2016 at 9:23 AM Congratulations, you exchanged a Forty for a One! Congrats on your top placement. Lin Lane January 26, 2016 at 9:28 AM Well, that hardly seems fair, but I'll gladly take it! Thanks, Rick.

Hansteven Selfa January 26, 2016 at 8:27 AM Congratulations Lin on your placement! You deserve the win! :) -Hans Lin Lane January 26, 2016 at 9:08 AM Thanks, Hans. Nice to see you again.

Judy Konos January 26, 2016 at 5:32 AM one more time - S T U N N I N G Lin Lane January 26, 2016 at 5:55 AM And you get two replies, even if one jumped to the wrong place. THANK YOU for such a stunning comment, Judy. Lin Lane January 26, 2016 at 5:52 AM Your kind comments are greatly appreciated, Archana.

Archana Garg January 26, 2016 at 5:20 AM Awesome Acrostic and very well knit. Added to my fav. Lin Lane January 26, 2016 at 5:53 AM Archana, I thank you very much.

Anindya Mohan Tagore January 25, 2016 at 10:08 PM Masterpiece Lin. Words of wisdom told so simply that I am saving it for my 7 years old daughter. Hats off to you,,Bobby Lin Lane January 26, 2016 at 4:42 AM Thank you, Bobby. That's a wonderful comment.

Edward Ebbs January 25, 2016 at 9:34 PM I like this, cute, forty was so long ago...Congrats on your win! Lin Lane January 25, 2016 at 9:38 PM Thanks a whole bunch, Edward.

Janice Canerdy January 25, 2016 at 9:17 PM I Love this poem, Lin. It's easy to see why it won first place! Janice Lin Lane January 25, 2016 at 9:37 PM Thank you so very much, Janice.

Sarita Milliner January 25, 2016 at 7:15 PM Awesome write and advice!!!! Lin Lane January 25, 2016 at 8:15 PM Hi, Sarita. Thank you so much!

Susan Gentry January 25, 2016 at 7:09 PM Congratulations! I love it. Lots of great advice! Lin Lane January 25, 2016 at 8:15 PM Thank you, Susan. I'm so glad you like it.

Steve Grammatico January 25, 2016 at 6:51 PM Well done. So much encapsulated in these few words. Lin Lane January 25, 2016 at 8:14 PM Your nice comments are so very welcomed. Thank you, Steve.

Sam Jameson January 25, 2016 at 5:54 PM Congratulations Lin on the big win! A fine piece of work. Lin Lane January 25, 2016 at 8:14 PM You're very kind to say so, Sam. Thank you.

Sandra Haight January 25, 2016 at 5:41 PM Very wise words, Lin! Congrats on your top place win! Hugs, Sandra Lin Lane January 25, 2016 at 8:13 PM Thanks a bunch, Sandra, and hugs back to you.

Jan Allison January 25, 2016 at 5:23 PM Wise words indeed Lin congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Lin Lane January 25, 2016 at 8:13 PM Thank you so much, Jan. hugs.

Beautiful Scars January 25, 2016 at 4:24 PM Lin, beautiful poem..well deserved first place *smiles* -luloo Lin Lane January 25, 2016 at 8:13 PM Thanks a lot, Laura.

Jean Murray January 25, 2016 at 3:53 PM Well done Lin. I love this style of poetry. Such powerful advice. Lin Lane January 25, 2016 at 8:12 PM Hello, Jean. I appreciate your kind remarks ;) thanks.

Judy Konos January 25, 2016 at 6:32 AM Excellent advice...Excellent Poetry... Lin Lane January 25, 2016 at 8:12 PM Thanks for such sweet comments, Judy ;)

Nette Onclaud January 21, 2016 at 10:56 PM wow, enjoyed this spirited write, lin.. really good one with rhythmic flow!..huggs Lin Lane January 22, 2016 at 3:45 AM Hi, Nette. Thanks so much for such great comments.

Franklin Price January 21, 2016 at 7:29 PM I fully agree...great write Lin Lane January 21, 2016 at 8:22 PM Thank you very much, Franklin. ;)

White Sage January 21, 2016 at 4:44 PM you've done an excellent write here Lin....superb, best of luck in the contest Lin Lane January 21, 2016 at 8:22 PM Thanks, Sage. I appreciate your encouragement.

Andrea Dietrich January 21, 2016 at 4:06 PM you DID it, mission accomplished, and words of wisdom at THAT. Lin Lane January 21, 2016 at 8:21 PM Thanks so much, Andrea. I appreciate your visit and comments.

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