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Linda

Do you know
How much you are loved
Appreciated
Seen


Yes we see you
We're blessed to know you
The woman behind the joyous smile
The one who goes beyond the extra mile

You are so rare
Truly a wonderful gift
You have a way, you cause perspectives to shift
You understand 
change can't always be swift

Persistence
Purpose, a gentle word
You recognize people's need to be heard
On wings of understanding you fly like a bird

True kindness
Permeates your being
You have a special way of seeing
The world we live in is in need of care
True change happens by becoming aware

Yes one person can make a difference
Small changes add up over time
With knowledge as your tool you redefine
Re shaping the outcome line by line

So as you leave
We shed a tear
Yet thankful for the time that you were here
You gave your all each day and year
Through loving example you were our mirror

Go to your garden
Explore your passion
From the ground a future to fashion 
The planet and bees can use a lift
What you have to offer is a priceless gift



For our friend Linda, happy retirement. Now your work begins.
We know you will continue to make a difference in the world
and in our lives.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 5/19/2014 10:30:00 AM
Hi Richard, This was the sweetest. Simply and elegantly dedicated with warm and wise, wise words. Profoundly beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing this, my friend. Love and Peace, Deborah
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/27/2014 7:45:00 AM
Hi Deborah, sorry I somehow missed your thoughtful comment. Thanks.
Date: 4/17/2014 8:12:00 AM
Awesome Poem and a great dedication to a wonderful friend. Very happy to have read it and that you wrote this Richard. Thank you for sharing
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/17/2014 8:54:00 AM
Thanks Donald.
Date: 4/14/2014 7:35:00 AM
A beautiful and loving dedication. Linda is lucky to have a friend like you.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/14/2014 8:21:00 AM
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Date: 4/12/2014 12:56:00 PM
So much heart and soul Richard! Love it!
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/12/2014 12:58:00 PM
Thanks Keith
Date: 4/10/2014 5:21:00 AM
This is a very lovely piece, Richard. I'm touched by this dedication
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/10/2014 7:40:00 AM
Thanks Eileen. I like your avatar, you look happy.
Date: 4/9/2014 6:48:00 PM
Wow Rick, you are a Dear! This is a beautiful and truly lovely tribute. Hugs
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/10/2014 7:39:00 AM
No complaints, busy with work and promoting my book. Also with the nice weather I've been out playing tennis.
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Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 4/9/2014 8:45:00 PM
I'm good, been enjoying reading and commenting on many poems this evening. How are you?
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/9/2014 8:41:00 PM
Thanks Cecilia, I hope she likes it. How have you been? So nice to have you visit.
Date: 4/9/2014 5:56:00 PM
ahhh, what a lovely one. Wish you had written it when I had the contest for her. VERY lovely!!! She is retired to heaven. Bless her soul. (that last stanza was my favorite part)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/9/2014 6:00:00 PM
No she is alive and well, literly she is retiring and wants to come up with a solution for our waning bee population.

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