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This Is Who I Am

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Written for a contest - biography.

I am XXXXXXX
Caring, intelligent, creative, true friend
Sister of Dan and Bob, sister-in-law of Sharon, Helena, and Dorothy
Lover of good books, fine food, and family
Who feels fortunate, loved, in the right place at the right time
Who fears little except long illness, incapacity, being a burden
Who would like to see peace, harmony and unity in the world
Now resident of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Martha’s Vineyard
My last name is XXXXXXX

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/5/2021 4:44:00 AM

Nice to make your acquaintance.

Barbara Peckham
Date: 8/5/2021 8:08:00 AM

Actually I thought I had deleted this because it didn't fit the parameters of the contest However, it does tell who I am , I guess! Thanks for the read..

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 7/15/2021 10:06:00 PM

Who doesn't fear a long illness? A lovely optimistic poem. Best for a win.

Barbara Peckham
Date: 7/16/2021 7:51:00 AM

Thank you. You are right. At 92, although quite healthy, those three things worry me most.