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An ordinary life I live, No high title, wealth nor fame. Few will know my name; I write for the joy it gives. No great office have I kept. No life my actions saved. No critics of me raved, Of accolades, bereft. But there are some I touch. Some hearts and lives I move. Some suffering I sooth And I minister to such. Some I move to tears. Some will share my passion; Claim this poet’s fashion- And offer subtle cheers. I am simple and I show it, A novice of this art But if I can move a heart I’ll be none other than a poet.

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Date: 9/12/2024 12:25:00 PM
Hello Tom Valles, We poets enjoy to create poetry. I like this poem . It will be my fav. I like the last verse. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
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Date: 8/15/2024 3:58:00 PM
Awesome write, yoes you do touch people wih love in your heart, thank you. And humility ib your soul that shines, you are not a shallow poet… worse, a grandiose one. You share of your soul! Thank heavens you are not proud as a peacock.)))) Pangie
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Date: 6/13/2024 9:37:00 AM
Tom, most of us are just amateurs and novices of this art. But if we feel that we have touched some hearts, it is more than enough besides deriving a kind of joy through our poetry. I enjoyed your poem and you have touched my heart through your humility.
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Tom Valles
Date: 6/14/2024 5:54:00 AM
Valsa, thank you so much for your kind words. So true, most of us are amateurs but we have the privilege to express ourselves and encourage others. Have a wonderful day!
Date: 6/3/2024 10:12:00 AM
Tom, while I can't grant you fame, I do now know your name, so thank you for your poem contributions! You may like a poem I wrote called "Good Deal"
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Tom Valles
Date: 6/4/2024 7:19:00 AM
Hi Mark, thanks for taking the time to write. I appreciate your kind words. I will check out your page! Keep writing.

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