This Is Me - autobiographical verse

Martin
Softly spoken, conscientious, thoughtful, union man,
The proud son of a nurse, no stranger to, “the pan”,
Loving the blues and blue grass, I’m a Bolton Wanderers fan,
Feeling hopeful, happy or sad, I walk outdoors when I can,
Fearing for the grand-kids, the planet, the common man,
Hoping for peace in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan,
Bolton, North West England, made me who I am,
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I can't believe the grand-kids used be so small,
they're two very special boys,
growing fast, they'll soon walk tall,
the time we spend is special, sharing hours of joy.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024


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Date: 7/19/2024 9:32:00 AM
Dear Martin, your wonderfully expressed bio poem is beautiful and heartwarming. It’s a pleasure to know a bit more about you, dear poet. I join you in that hope peace. Congratulations for your win in Eve’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Martin Challender
Date: 7/19/2024 9:39:00 AM
Hi Susan, appreciate you reading & the positive feedback. We could certainly use more peace in the world, Best wishes
Date: 7/14/2024 7:32:00 AM
Ahh!! Good to learn a few delights in your life. Congratulations on your winner. Way to go. Sara K
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Martin Challender
Date: 7/15/2024 11:48:00 PM
Thanks for reading and the feedback Sara. Much appreciated.
Date: 7/12/2024 9:32:00 PM
So cool when you rhymed your awesome bio. Congrats in the contest
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Martin Challender
Date: 7/15/2024 11:51:00 PM
Many thanks Andrea, glad you enjoyed my rhyming!!
Date: 7/12/2024 7:38:00 AM
Martin. I enjoyed your heartwarming bio. :)
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Martin Challender
Date: 7/12/2024 7:40:00 AM
Thanks Mark, glad you enjoyed it!
Date: 7/12/2024 4:12:00 AM
You are righteous person. I admire. Congratulation to a Proud Son and Proud Grand kids. My favourite colour is Blue. Blessings
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Martin Challender
Date: 7/12/2024 7:41:00 AM
Thank you Anisha! Best wishes to you.
Date: 7/12/2024 2:14:00 AM
Honored to know you dear thoughtful poet. Amazing your likes are the same as another PS poet, 'Jim Healey'! Happy writing.
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Martin Challender
Date: 7/12/2024 7:44:00 AM
Thank you for your positive comments. I wrote mine without having read Jim Healey's, but happy to share similar thoughts on peace.
Date: 7/11/2024 9:40:00 PM
Wonderful bio poem, Martin. Congratulations on your placement in the contest, Cheers from Canada, Jim
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Martin Challender
Date: 7/12/2024 7:47:00 AM
Many thanks Jim, great to share similar hopes for much needed peace in this troubled world. Best wishes from North West England.
Date: 6/13/2024 10:05:00 AM
You sound like a good person. There should be more goodness going around. Thank you for sharing this bio.
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Martin Challender
Date: 6/13/2024 11:48:00 PM
Thanks Hilda. I'm far from perfect, and make mistakes, but strive to be good! Yes we certainly need more goodness around.
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