My Parting Gifts

My time has come and I have to go;
There are just three things I want you to know:
The first, is important, so don’t ever forget it;
If you never take a chance, you will live to regret it.

The second is something I think you should hear;
Don’t take for granted loved ones who always stay near.
It is easy to grow complacent and want something new,
But the love that is lasting is the love that is true.

And lastly, my child, before I depart,
Please think with your head, but follow your heart;
Be true to yourself and heed my advice,
Before opening your mouth, you ought to think twice.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 9/10/2016 5:25:00 PM
Awesome work !! No wonder it is in the winners’ list. Congrats..Sara
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Date: 9/2/2016 8:35:00 AM
Congrats for your placement Joe, with this wonderful piece!! ;-)
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Date: 2/14/2016 12:18:00 PM
Well written great advice - I concur with each line and loved the read ... CayCay
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Date: 2/5/2016 12:27:00 PM
i will take this to heart... very inspiring and well conveyed, joe... huggs
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Joe Flach
Date: 2/5/2016 12:31:00 PM
Thanks, nette. You have such a good heart, glad you will take this with it.
Date: 2/5/2016 12:05:00 PM
Very clever rhyme full of positive messages
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Joe Flach
Date: 2/5/2016 12:10:00 PM
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment, Brian. I appreciate your thoughtfulness.
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