Make a Wish

I wish for memories to be doomed of all pains
To forget our flaws and falls till this breath lasts
Dispiritedness over failures drains us of worthy attains 
But to bounce back with gutsy force that in time outlasts
Taking pride over our modest joys amidst rattling winter blasts

English Quintain -rhyming scheme a b a b b 

July 9, 2016
Kim Merryman
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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July 16, 2016 at 9:51 AM
Hi Balveen, Congratulations on your win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis
Cheema Avatar
October 27, 2016 at 6:04 AM
A belated thanks Alexis!
Day Avatar
July 15, 2016 at 11:03 PM
Congrats on your 5th place win in the Make a Wish contest! - Jesse
Cheema Avatar
July 16, 2016 at 6:46 AM
Thanks for your congrats and visit Jesse!
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July 15, 2016 at 9:07 PM
Balveen, congrats on your placement in my contest and thanks for participating!
Cheema Avatar
July 16, 2016 at 6:47 AM
Many thanks Kim! It was such a simple and sweet contest!
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July 12, 2016 at 9:11 AM
An excellent wish from you~
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July 16, 2016 at 6:48 AM
Glad you liked it, Andrea! Love...
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