Lin Lane Poet Rhyme

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My Parting Gifts

It's not my choice to leave, but I'll not see you again.
Children, this abrupt departure inflicts me with pain.
I know you don't understand. I've no time to explain.
Three things I'll say: Don't let your dreams die in vain.

That philosophical remark will not make me seem wise,
but I know you'll laugh at my feeble attempt at the guise.
Secondly, always tell the truth and you will fear no reprise
Because you're going to being observed by your little guys.

Third: Stay strong in faith and thank God when you pray.
I'm leaving kisses and hugs, wish I could hold you today.
Remember how much I love you. One last thing I'll say,
You live within my heart. No one can ever take that away.


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                           February 10th, 2016 
My Parting Gifts Contest          Sponsored by Viv Wigley

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Sara Kendrick September 10, 2016 at 5:23 PM Awesome work !! No wonder it is in the winners’ list. Congrats..Sara

Beautiful Scars September 2, 2016 at 5:25 PM Lin, this is beautiful lovely lady...congrats on your placement :)-luloo Lin Lane September 2, 2016 at 9:21 PM Thanks a lot, chick.

Teddy Kimathi September 2, 2016 at 8:35 AM Congrats Lin, for your placement with this wonderful piece!! ;-) Lin Lane September 2, 2016 at 10:59 AM Thanks, Teddy. I'd forgotten about this one.

White Sage February 12, 2016 at 8:33 AM you've left them such wonderful parting gift Lin, you've done so well with the theme....though if it were me, i would ask of your bank details, some cash and those parting gifts will be a nice couple ofcourse, lol....excellent you Lin, best of luck in the contest Lin Lane February 12, 2016 at 8:42 AM You're not thinking like a mother, but since you're NOT one, it's ok. As my only two heirs, my children are taken care of financially and know all they need to know. Good thoughts, tho.

Rahy Hy February 11, 2016 at 10:51 AM Such a lovely piece Lin. Brought tears to my eyes..."You live within my heart. No one can ever take that away." Hugs, Rahy Lin Lane February 11, 2016 at 11:36 AM Thank you very much, Rahy. Moving one to tears with a poem is a lovely compliment.

James Marshall Goff February 11, 2016 at 6:54 AM Hi Lin, not an easy subject for discourse, but you expressed grace, love & compassion poetically in a strong emotional but tender love letter....gripped me (didn't cry, which is unusual! must be 'cuz I'm 'bout to open my deli at 7!) love, jimbo Lin Lane February 11, 2016 at 7:00 AM Hi, Jimbo. Thank you so kindly for your sweetest of compliments. So, if you serve breakfast I'll have a look at your menu ~ lol

Daniel Turner February 11, 2016 at 6:48 AM Very wise advise, indeed. expressed in your usual eloquent way. A pleasure to read you today, Lin. Good luck Lin Lane February 11, 2016 at 6:58 AM Thank you, Danny, and a pleasure it is to read your nice comments.

EBIS Tales February 10, 2016 at 5:17 PM Great write Lin... Wish you all the best Lin Lane February 10, 2016 at 5:27 PM Thank you very much, Esther ;)