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dedicated to my good friend Timothy McGuire ~

In God's Honor

Timothy, name of Greek origin, meaning 'God’s honor'
Intellectual, spiritual and profoundly connected with nature
Man of strength and simplicity who deeply feels compassion
On his lifelong journey looks for the guiding light from up above
Thankful for every benevolent sign along his path
Humility and kindness emanate from the depths of his soul
You’d be hard pressed to find a gentler man who’s earned his right to be eccentric



AP: Honorable Mention 2025

Submitted on January 10, 2020 for contest WHAT’S IN A NAME sponsored by JULIET LIGON  -  RANKED 1ST
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Roper Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 10:20 PM
Great acrostic, Line, congratulations on your 1st place win. Hugs Eve
Gauthier Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 11:45 PM
Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Eve.
Wolf Avatar
February 1, 2020 at 10:21 PM
Back with congrats on a well-earned top placement in Juliet's contest. Gratifying to see Timothy so honored too! Great! Best wishes, Gershon
Gauthier Avatar
February 2, 2020 at 7:42 AM
Thank you very much, Gershon. Most appreciated.
Ligon Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 11:18 PM
This is a great name meaning and you exemplified it well. Congrats on your placement in my contest!
Gauthier Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 11:33 PM
Thank you so much for your inspiring contest, Juliet.
Somadas Avatar
January 28, 2020 at 11:05 PM
Nice Acrostic.. Great win in the contest Line..
Gauthier Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 9:36 AM
Thanks, Jenish. Much appreciated.
Wolf Avatar
January 28, 2020 at 10:45 PM
Very sweet of you to write such an elegant acrostic in Timothy's honor. A tribute to you both! Superb! :) Gershon
Gauthier Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 9:35 AM
Thanks, Gershon. Most appreciated.
Watt Avatar
January 11, 2020 at 5:43 PM
Line, I hope your friend is able to see in what high regard you hold him. This is an endearing tribute to an obviously very special person. Well done! ~ John
Gauthier Avatar
January 11, 2020 at 8:51 PM
Thanks for your most appreciated visit and compliment, John.
Krutsinger Avatar
January 11, 2020 at 2:23 AM
"earned his right to be eccentric" - this made me smile pretty big. Lovely tribute!
Gauthier Avatar
January 11, 2020 at 3:58 PM
Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Caren.
Canerdy Avatar
January 10, 2020 at 7:33 PM
This is REALLY good, Line! Janice
Gauthier Avatar
January 10, 2020 at 7:42 PM
Thank you so much, Janice. Most appreciated.
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January 10, 2020 at 5:09 PM
Needless to say this is my favorite FAVE. You are kind, wise, generous. But most of all you are REALLY a good person. My best thoughts to you and yours. I pray the God allows us to be friends for many more years.
Gauthier Avatar
January 10, 2020 at 7:41 PM
Thank you so much, Timothy. It's my pleasure.
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