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My Life In Ten

As a child so very shy was I so delicate and fragile too Forever missing school seeking solace inside my shell At sweet sixteen I met a man who was to change my life Gregarious kind and loving gently igniting a passion deep inside I felt a special bond for my soul mate I had met and yet So many times I'd found this world a scary place to live in But he brought a special calmness that restored my equilibrium Then cruelly he was taken as cancer stole my love away Distraught with grief I really did not want to live another day Now finding poems deep inside has changed my life miraculously Written 29th September 2019 2nd Place Contest: Story of my life in ten lines Sponsor: Silent One Contest Name STRAND SELECT 9 Sponsor Brian Strand HONOURABLE MENTION

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Brenda Chiri

Date: 1/12/2020 1:11:00 PM

Ann congratulations on your HM!;)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 1/12/2020 3:18:00 PM

Many thanks dear Brenda for your congratulations and welcome visit. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/6/2019 12:00:00 PM

- Congratulations on your 2nd place in the contest, Ann :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/6/2019 4:45:00 PM

Thank you so much Anne-Lise for your congrats and hugs. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/4/2019 5:27:00 PM

Back with BIG congrats on your podium win, Ann.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/4/2019 5:29:00 PM

Thank you dear Vijay. With kindest thoughts Ann

Silent One

Date: 10/4/2019 4:17:00 PM

Loved your very honest poem.. and the journey.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/4/2019 4:25:00 PM

Many thanks SO for my placement in your contest and thank you for your comments and for sponsoring and judging this contest. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/4/2019 4:01:00 PM

Congratulations for your win Ann :)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/4/2019 4:05:00 PM

Many thanks Heidi. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/3/2019 7:54:00 PM

Love this one, Ann. You are the epitome of the 'comeback kid!' Good luck in the contest. Cheers, Gershon

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/4/2019 3:50:00 AM

Haha... lovely comments Gershon - thank you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/29/2019 4:39:00 PM

Such a wonderful write my friend! I am PROUD of you! Well done. Trixie and I are both clapping and she is blowing a bull horn because she is the show off in the family.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 9/29/2019 7:17:00 PM

Haha, you and Trixie are really wonderful Caren and you light up my life! Thank you so much you for your kindness and support. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/29/2019 3:35:00 PM

Amazing how we find strength when someone comes along to hold hands..so devastating to lose that support. Your poem is heartfelt and touching--so well expressed, Ann. Sure to be a winner in Silent's contest.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 9/29/2019 7:20:00 PM

Dear Vijay, such beautiful comments and I thank you so very much, you have truly captured my very essence. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 9/29/2019 2:12:00 PM

Even though, I have heard about it before, this shows how heartbreaking this is and such a huge loss for you! I understand completely. Well expressed! I have had loss too. Thank God for writing. It is very healing to write! Bless you! :)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 9/29/2019 2:18:00 PM

Oh bless you dear Heidi for your understanding for I have also just read your heartbreaking poem for the contest and was about to leave a comment when yours came through, so thank you I really appreciate your blessing dear friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx