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It Happened In July

My Long-time Memory My real first kiss I just turned fifteen She was only fourteen I'll never forget her name Our initials carved in a tree After forty years they are still there I wonder, does she still remember- us

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Date: 7/29/2023 12:18:00 PM
Congratulations on this winning work. Way to go. Sara
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Date: 7/29/2023 3:51:00 AM
Wonderful romantic poem and seamless etheree; congratulations
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Date: 7/29/2023 12:24:00 AM
A very beautiful memory of July powerfully expressed. Congratulations!
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Charles Messina
Date: 7/29/2023 2:54:00 AM
Thank you, Christuraj.
Date: 7/28/2023 3:07:00 PM
A sweet, romantic memory! Congrats on your win, Charles! Blessings, Kim M
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Charles Messina
Date: 7/29/2023 2:54:00 AM
Thank you, Kim. Blessings :)
Date: 7/28/2023 10:38:00 AM
Very romantic and I am a sucker for romantic poems like this. Loved the end line. Big congrats
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Charles Messina
Date: 7/29/2023 2:55:00 AM
Andrea, thank you so much for my wonderful placement. Honored :)
Date: 7/27/2023 7:20:00 PM
Aww…so very sweet! Congratulations, Charlie!
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Charles Messina
Date: 7/29/2023 2:55:00 AM
Thank you, Kim :)
Date: 7/27/2023 5:50:00 PM
Dear Charlie, I enjoyed the touching nostalgia of your lovely July etheree. Such a sweet memory. Congratulations for your wonderful win in Andrea’s contest. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan
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Charles Messina
Date: 7/29/2023 2:56:00 AM
Thank you so much, Susan. Nice to see you my dear friend. Warmest wishes :) ~Charlie
Date: 7/14/2023 4:28:00 PM
Sweet poem. A lasting memory. Nice :)
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Charles Messina
Date: 7/29/2023 2:57:00 AM
Thank you, Heidi :)
Date: 7/12/2023 8:26:00 AM
One never forgets that first kiss. lovely thought.
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Charles Messina
Date: 7/29/2023 2:57:00 AM
Thank you, Victor.
Date: 7/12/2023 4:59:00 AM
Charlie, a beautiful memory and a visionary delight! I can see that tree! Happy Wednesday!
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Charles Messina
Date: 7/12/2023 6:33:00 AM
Thank you, Mike. I guess everyone remembers their first kisses :) Happy Wednesday!

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