You

You

A...Among many  - you were chosen.
B...Because you were special from the start.

C...Charisma is part of your beauty.
D...Daring - you always are.

E...Eager always to lend a hand.
F...Fear is not in your heart

G...God showed off when He made you.
H...Happiness is what you bring.

I...Impatient - you never are.
J...Jealous - you are not.

K...Kindness, for others - you always have.
L...Love is what you are made of.

M...Malice -  is not in you.
N...Native of this Country - you are.

O...Offending someone - is not your style.
P...Peace for all is your wish.

Q...Quality - you always give.
R...Reasonable - you always are.

S...Special to many - you are.
T...Time for others - you always have.

U...Use people - you never will.
V...Victory - will be yours.

W...Warrior - is what you are.
X...Xerox - you are not.

y...You will always be you.
Z...Zest for life is what you have.

03/09/2013
Written by Lucilla M. Carrillo

Note: This is my first try with
this type of poem. 
It's for contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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June 14, 2013 at 5:39 PM
Hi Lucy, calling by to say how pleased I am your feeling better. This is a wonderful poem, I think you did a great job here. You made each letter speak. Take care Richard
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April 18, 2013 at 7:23 PM
Lucy, Congratulations with your awesome poem in one of the best contest I've seen this year. It has been an honor in viewing all of Cyndi's ABC Couplet winners. I would have never pulled off this form or idea.... * xox-PD
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April 17, 2013 at 3:27 PM
Great way to go with the ABC contest..Congrats on your win..Sara
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April 17, 2013 at 3:27 AM
Interesting, Lucilla, Congrats on the HM!! Jag
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March 25, 2013 at 1:09 AM
This needs to be plastered on the inside of someones front door. So they can have some words to think about - before rushing on into their day. Also the "X" line in an ABC is always very tricky, so congrats on finding something that worked so well!
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March 13, 2013 at 9:42 AM
wow!! great write my friend Lucilla..Congratulations!!!a very lovely result :) Hugs, Maria
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March 12, 2013 at 2:06 PM
LUcilla rushing like the devil again, but just had to come here to tell you. WOW, your book is so cute. Even my husband commented how pretty it is! thanks so much. Luv, Andrea
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March 10, 2013 at 11:30 AM
awesome form and poetry, Lucilla,, love this
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March 10, 2013 at 11:28 AM
First try... and you did it like an expert .... BRAVO, Lucilla!! - Have a nice Sunday. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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March 10, 2013 at 7:12 AM
Great unique way to go with the contest..Reads like winning material to me..Enjoyed reading this morn..Thanks for stopping by..We did not know that the situation was as bad with our daughter as it was until at the very end..I am glad that it is all behind her..Sara
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March 10, 2013 at 1:36 AM
Wonderful Lucilla! Something to cherish for its honesty and beauty!
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March 9, 2013 at 8:57 PM
A beauty Lucilla, you seem to tell each of us that we are special from one another. A great entry for the contest, all the best!
Dietrich Avatar
March 9, 2013 at 6:28 PM
I'm proud of you for trying something new. You did a great job, Lucilla. soupmail.
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March 9, 2013 at 3:30 PM
You have done very well with this enlightening write! You are quite good at this form, at least you have shown greatness with this poem my friend! What an amazing piece, Great Work!!
Jones Avatar
March 9, 2013 at 3:18 PM
Well a very good one Lucilla...good luck :-)
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March 9, 2013 at 2:06 PM
Congrats....It is very good! Always good to try something new! :)
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