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To Shine so Bright

   The past year I lit many candles
     Some burned all night
     Other's flames leaped high
       They all went out, by-and-by

   The year to come 
      I shall light only one
      to shine so bright
                    the whole year long

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023




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Date: 12/31/2023 12:58:00 PM
Very nice Gershon. I light candles often. May your New Year be filled with light and peace! :)
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/31/2023 5:12:00 PM
A great practice, that of lighting candles. May yours light your way to a sweet 2024, Heidi.
Date: 12/31/2023 1:48:00 AM
Simply beautiful BB! Debx
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/31/2023 5:15:00 PM
Thank you, Deb. Here's to 2024. ~ gw

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