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Whole Life She Gave

Whole Life She Gave If someone were ever to find a fortune Wish they would give us a fair portion; First thing like to do is buy a nightingale Then around world always wanted to sail. Would put present in stocking of each child Many times causing them to have smiled Picture with true colors of my pretty wife Showing her how she is the love of my life. Don't want to be thoughtless with many thrills We would just go ahead and pay off our bills For nice cats, buy food, an unlimited supply And hope forever that they never did die. All the days of my long life have progressed With my wife have become totally obsessed Willed money to church for them to support And offer comfort when her feelings are hurt. So soon I died and was in heaven above With son Jamie, Mom and Dad who always love And please God, a special place be sure to save For wife who, to me, her whole life she gave. James Thomas Horn Loving Husband of 48 Years

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Date: 9/26/2014 8:13:00 AM
A bittersweet poem my friend, but one many a man must recite, Beautifully Written James
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Date: 9/26/2014 8:18:00 AM
Recite both day and night. She only calls my poems a flight of ideas. Oh, well. Thanks for great comment. Jim Horn

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