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No Greater Love

After she was born, daddy called her “little possum” Mama said, “Don’t listen child, you are gonna blossom” they never saw her smile they said, “It’s not her style” When they placed her in the ground, both whispered, “You are awesome”

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Date: 12/6/2016 10:48:00 AM
Wasn't expecting that, truly a heartbreaker.
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Date: 12/5/2016 9:37:00 PM
I confess this flew over my head at first, Then it hit me right smack in the head, how so very very sad. Nicely done poem.
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Date: 12/4/2016 9:07:00 AM
Very sad to lose ones child at such a tender age! A Poignant poem John! Cheerio~Che
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Date: 12/5/2016 8:15:00 AM
based on a true story :-(
Date: 12/3/2016 1:21:00 PM
Hi John, This is beautiful yet sad. A without doubt seven:-) Alexis
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Date: 12/4/2016 7:04:00 AM
Sometimes a sad lim'rik sneaks in...
Date: 12/3/2016 9:28:00 AM
7. No greater poems than those that say so much.
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Date: 12/4/2016 7:03:00 AM
Thanks Doug!
Date: 12/3/2016 9:28:00 AM
aww that's beautiful but sad John:-( hugs Jan xx
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Date: 12/4/2016 7:03:00 AM
Based on a true story...huggerdoos ~ j

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