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My Gift From On High

My gift from on high God only knows where you came from, your shining silhouette follows you, I have been so blessed- I'll never take for granted, my gift from on high January 03,2020 John Derek Hamilton

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Line Gauthier

Date: 5/15/2020 12:29:00 AM

Lovely prayer-like poem. Beautifully penned, John.

John Hamilton
Date: 5/15/2020 10:38:00 AM

thanks Line it's short but sweet!

Midnight Aurora

Date: 1/9/2020 4:18:00 PM

Wow this is very sweet. I find these short forms difficult but you have really summed it up well here. Beautiful! Happy New Year to you and your precious gift :)

John Hamilton
Date: 1/9/2020 5:20:00 PM

Thanks MA, I too have difficulty with short writes, but somehow this one came easy. My muse is on standby so I'm trying to prod it along by writing these short ones. Hopefully I'll come up with a longer one soon!

Brenda Chiri

Date: 1/9/2020 5:17:00 AM

I see congrats are in order John! I can see it was a very well deserved win! Such beauty in your words!;)

John Hamilton
Date: 1/9/2020 9:11:00 AM

Thanks Brenda

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/8/2020 8:04:00 PM

Lovely poem of appreciation, John. Congrats on your podium finish.

John Hamilton
Date: 1/8/2020 9:06:00 PM

Thanks Line I'm glad you came by and enjoyed it!

Juliet Ligon

Date: 1/8/2020 4:24:00 PM

This is lovely. Congrats!

John Hamilton
Date: 1/8/2020 5:38:00 PM

Thanks Juliet, nice of you to pass by!

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/6/2020 4:45:00 PM

I love this John. Gratitude is the key! Excellent. A FAV :)

John Hamilton
Date: 1/7/2020 8:06:00 AM

Thanks so much Heidi especially for the fave. You're right gratitude fosters happiness and I am grateful!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/6/2020 2:36:00 PM

Wow! It's wonderful to know there are men who feel this way. Taking each other for granted is the death knell in many relationships. Congratulations on your win! Hugs, Carolyn

John Hamilton
Date: 1/6/2020 2:58:00 PM

Thanks Carolyn I thought you would like this one, glad you left such a nice comment!

Constance La France

Date: 1/5/2020 11:33:00 PM

John, wonderfully penned, well done and congratulations _ Constance

John Hamilton
Date: 1/6/2020 9:18:00 AM

Thanks Constance glad you liked it!

Paul Callus

Date: 1/5/2020 9:28:00 AM

Lovely sentiments, John. Love is not to be taken for granted! Congratulations on your podium finish. Regards // paul

John Hamilton
Date: 1/5/2020 12:13:00 PM

Thanks Paul for stopping by, glad you liked it!

Eve Roper

Date: 1/4/2020 9:49:00 PM

Congratulations on your in Silent One's contest. Hugs Eve

John Hamilton
Date: 1/5/2020 12:12:00 PM

Thanks Eve I do appreciate it,

Date: 1/4/2020 8:00:00 PM

Bravo. Congtats

John Hamilton
Date: 1/5/2020 12:12:00 PM

Thanks, not sure who you are, but I thank you for your visit!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/4/2020 5:57:00 PM

this is such a sweet tribute, John. Congrats on the win

John Hamilton
Date: 1/4/2020 5:59:00 PM

Thanks Andrea, I really liked yours!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/4/2020 4:29:00 PM

Such an awesome tribute to gift of love --so lovingly expressed! Congrats John on your splendid win.

John Hamilton
Date: 1/4/2020 4:34:00 PM

Thanks Vijay glad you liked it!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/4/2020 1:38:00 PM

- A beautiful ku duet, John :) - Congratulations on a 2st place in the contest :) - // Anne-Lise :)

John Hamilton
Date: 1/4/2020 1:45:00 PM

Thanks so much Anne-Lise

Sandra Adams

Date: 1/4/2020 11:35:00 AM

so glad to see this on the winner's list... congratulations John... hugs

John Hamilton
Date: 1/4/2020 11:51:00 AM

Thanks Sandy, I don't enter many contests, glad you and the sponsor liked this one!

Jenish Somadas

Date: 1/4/2020 10:54:00 AM

Sweet..Congrats on your placement...

John Hamilton
Date: 1/4/2020 11:50:00 AM

Thanks Jenish

Joseph May

Date: 1/4/2020 10:31:00 AM

Beautifully expressed John, Congrats on your win

John Hamilton
Date: 1/4/2020 11:50:00 AM

Thanks Joseph, glad you liked it!

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/4/2020 9:04:00 AM

Hi John, You have expressed how grateful you are very well in two lines. May you always feel like this. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.Have wonderful day and Happy New Year:-) Alexis

John Hamilton
Date: 1/4/2020 11:49:00 AM

Thanks Alexis, I'm glad you came by and liked it enough to leave a comment. Let's hope for a good year!

Silent One

Date: 1/4/2020 7:16:00 AM

we can never take such a gift for granted, sadly some do... nice one John.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.

John Hamilton
Date: 1/4/2020 11:48:00 AM

Thanks SO for a nice placement, glad you liked it!

Jessica Renee Dawson

Date: 1/3/2020 10:27:00 PM

So lovely!

John Hamilton
Date: 1/4/2020 11:47:00 AM

Thanks J.R welcome to my page!

Brandy Nicole

Date: 1/3/2020 9:17:00 PM

May you always be blessed. This is so beautiful and uplifting. Your thoughts bring a smile to my heart. :) Brandy

John Hamilton
Date: 1/4/2020 11:47:00 AM

Thanks Brandy

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/3/2020 7:46:00 PM

I like how you expressed yours. Good luck in the contest. ;0)

John Hamilton
Date: 1/3/2020 8:42:00 PM

Thanks Rick I haven't entered a Silent One's contest in a long while so let's see what happens!

Sandra Adams

Date: 1/3/2020 4:55:00 PM

you were clearly sent an angel to love... beautifully penned John... best wishes in the contest... hugs

John Hamilton
Date: 1/3/2020 5:23:00 PM

Thanks Sandy, she's definitely my gift from above! Thanks for your kind comment and visit!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/3/2020 4:35:00 PM

If you hold onto these feelings, you and your mate will be happy forever, John. Best wishes in Silent One's contest! Hugs, Carolyn

John Hamilton
Date: 1/3/2020 5:22:00 PM

Thanks Carolyn, she's definitely a keeper!

Chris Green

Date: 1/3/2020 4:23:00 PM

Beautifully expressed my friend. It is obvious this came from a very deep place in your heart. Best wishes in the contest.

John Hamilton
Date: 1/3/2020 5:22:00 PM

Thanks so much Chris glad you came by today!