The Old Man

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Forty years had passed Quietly, he stood transfixed An old man trapped In that oil painting But the opportunity arrived To escape the canvas Smell the cherry blossoms And exhale sublime liberation Never had one gasp Felt so very good January 21, 2016

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 2/7/2016 5:22:00 AM
Hi Sam, thank you for the lovely reply
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Date: 1/31/2016 11:18:00 PM
Sam, Congratulations on your win. XOXOX Linda :) -
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Sam Jameson
Date: 1/31/2016 11:42:00 PM
Thank you, Linda :) So kind of you to drop in and offer your kind comments, much appreciated. Ciao friend!
Date: 1/28/2016 1:59:00 AM
Wonderful write Sam ..Congrats on big win!!
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Sam Jameson
Date: 1/28/2016 5:58:00 AM
You are very kind Dr., thank you for the words of encouragement.
Date: 1/26/2016 12:17:00 PM
SAM, CONGRATS ON YOUR NICE WIN. **SKAT**
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Sam Jameson
Date: 1/26/2016 12:20:00 PM
Thank you, SKAT! I appreciate the kind remark.
Date: 1/26/2016 8:33:00 AM
Congratulations Sam on your placement! You deserve the win! :) -Hans
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Sam Jameson
Date: 1/26/2016 9:13:00 AM
Thank you, Hans! Very kind of you to drop by and offer your words, they are much appreciated. Ciao friend!
Date: 1/25/2016 8:53:00 PM
Novel and well done. congratulations.
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Sam Jameson
Date: 1/25/2016 9:28:00 PM
Thank you kindly, Joyce.
Date: 1/25/2016 8:43:00 PM
I loved your take on this, Sam. I've looked at paintings and thought, 'what if they could come alive' Congratulations.
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Sam Jameson
Date: 1/25/2016 9:27:00 PM
I'm glad you enjoyed the read, Lin. Thank you for your kind comment and congratulations, ciao.
Date: 1/25/2016 5:41:00 PM
many congrats on your win Sam:-) hugs Jan xx
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Sam Jameson
Date: 1/25/2016 5:49:00 PM
Thanks Jan, very much appreciate your comment :)
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