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If Only

if I had only
one message to leave
it would be
to love yourself enough
and in such a way
to make the most
of your many talents
to pursue
your every dream

if I had only
one gift to leave you
it would be a magical cloak
to protect your heart and soul
from all disparaging negativity
so you would never veer from
living all your dreams



Published in my photo/poetry book ~IF ONLY~ 2019

AP: 1st place 2021, Honorable Mention 2022

Submitted on January 13, 2020 for contest STRAND SELECT 11 sponsored by BRIAN STRAND

Originally posted on December 2, 2018

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 12/7/2018 9:52:00 AM
Beautiful, beautiful, so beautiful and as always, your pen writes in the language of kings through a naturally flowing ink.
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Date: 12/3/2018 5:11:00 PM
Your poem is inspired with uplifting and meaningful beauty and kindness, Line. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
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Date: 12/3/2018 8:06:00 PM
Thanks, Susan, for your most appreciated visit and comment.
Date: 12/3/2018 5:51:00 AM
This was an instant FAV for me... LOVE it!!! ;)
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Line Gauthier
Date: 12/3/2018 9:21:00 AM
Thank you so much, Rhona, for your most appreciated visit and compliment.
Date: 12/3/2018 2:26:00 AM
Beautiful, uplifting poem Line, I love it!! thank you so much! Kindest thoughts Ann xx
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Line Gauthier
Date: 12/3/2018 9:21:00 AM
Thank you, Ann, for your most appreciated visit and comment.
Date: 12/2/2018 6:31:00 PM
What a wonderful sentiment; it brings a light into the dark corners of our lives and sends a beam of hope. Beautifully done.
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Line Gauthier
Date: 12/2/2018 9:21:00 PM
Thanks for your most appreciated visit and comment, ML.
Date: 12/2/2018 5:53:00 PM
If only everyone could read your uplifting poem Line!:-) a beautiful message:-) hugs Jan xx
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Line Gauthier
Date: 12/2/2018 9:21:00 PM
Thank you so much, Jan. Most appreciated.

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