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Looking Back On Life and Love

You're spending time in isolation now Nobody comes to visit anymore You've things to say, but really don't know how To get your message past the bedroom door Try poetry! It's fun and it's quite cheap Express yourself, whatever's on your mind Plant seeds your loved ones 'ventually reap You'll do the world a favor, sweetest kind Tell folks about the virtues you hold dear Consistency ... Reliability Integrity and Honesty, that's clear Old-fashioned, but as good as gold can be When you look back on life and love, you'll see You'll frame your legacy with poetry ~ Iambic Pentameter ~ March 11, 2021 Poetry as Legacy Contest Sponsor: Line Gauthier

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Date: 4/3/2021 6:21:00 AM
Very nice! Gershon! true and spot on! rhymes and flows! Congrats on your win!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/4/2021 7:54:00 PM
Thanks for noticing my placement in the contest, Krish. Happiness and Joy, Gershon
Date: 4/2/2021 12:29:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. "Wonderful" Love your line, "You'll frame your legacy with poetry." I hope you will do that. You are a wonderful writer. have blessed day and weekend.............
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/4/2021 7:42:00 PM
Thanks for noticing my winner in the contest, Paula. Hope you are well and that you have enjoyed Easter Sunday. Light and Love, Gershon
Date: 4/2/2021 10:37:00 AM
It is indeed a special legacy Gershon. Enjoyed your sonnet! Congratulations! Sending you prayers for your celebration of Passover.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/4/2021 7:40:00 PM
Thank you for noticing my placement in the contest, Sam. Hope you've been well. And trust you've enjoyed the Easter Holiday with those closest to you. Best wishes, Gershon
Date: 3/11/2021 9:07:00 PM
Excellent writing, Gershon. Best of luck in the contest. Many a person is remembered for their poetry.
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