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If you could dance once more with me And hear sweet music and to see The moon, the stars, the deep blue sea And live once more in ecstasy To do the things that made you free Without a fear of what would be I would give that day to thee Then sleep beneath the laurel tree

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Date: 8/28/2021 7:46:00 PM
Dear Francis, your wonderful pen spills with tender beauty. A splendid piece. Congratulations for your excellent win in William’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Francis J Grasso
Date: 8/29/2021 2:15:00 PM
Thank you for your kind words, Susan. So very happy you enjoyed this poem. ...Fran
Date: 8/20/2021 9:05:00 PM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.
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Date: 8/21/2021 8:15:00 AM
Thank you, Beata. ...Fran
Date: 8/20/2021 8:42:00 PM
You expose the folly of the verbose, in a simple form, words, and theme my friend. A hearty thanks, Francis, for sharing your manageable talents, Aloha!
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Date: 1/28/2018 11:09:00 AM
what a charming rhyme Francis:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 1/29/2018 10:23:00 AM
Thank you, Jan. ...Fran
Date: 1/18/2018 10:21:00 AM
So lovely! Love the end with the Laurel tree!
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Date: 1/19/2018 5:20:00 PM
Thank you, Kim! ...Fran
Date: 11/16/2017 11:46:00 PM
wow, where have you been hiding? You have a lot of wins! Congratulations! Beautiful poetry
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Date: 11/18/2017 9:53:00 AM
Hi, Becca.... been busy at home but I am still writing when I can. Thank you for your kind words....Fran
Date: 10/24/2017 6:08:00 PM
This is really gorgeous poetry and so lyrical, Francis!
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Date: 1/29/2018 10:26:00 AM
Thank you, Andrea! ...Fran
Date: 10/4/2017 8:41:00 PM
Oh this poem is lovely.I sense a littel romance in this poem.Have a nice evening my friend.
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Date: 10/7/2017 2:19:00 PM
Thank you, Darlene. ...Fran
Date: 10/4/2017 12:34:00 PM
If only... this is lovely.
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Date: 10/4/2017 8:22:00 PM
Thank you, Silent One. ...Fran
Date: 10/1/2017 8:43:00 PM
Wonderful, Francis - Blessings and congratulations on your well-deserved win, my friend! :-)
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Date: 10/2/2017 9:13:00 AM
Thank you, Gregory. I appreciate your kind words. ...Fran
Date: 10/1/2017 1:48:00 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful placement Francis! : )
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Date: 10/2/2017 9:12:00 AM
Thank you, Connie. ...Fran
Date: 9/30/2017 11:31:00 AM
Great monorhyme Fran, congratulations,,,
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Date: 10/2/2017 9:10:00 AM
Thank you, Charlie. ...Fran
Date: 9/29/2017 6:22:00 PM
Frances, congratulations on your awesome win with this emotional and beautiful poem !
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Date: 9/29/2017 8:16:00 PM
Thank you, Broken Wings. ...Fran
Date: 9/29/2017 1:12:00 PM
Very appealing poem, Francis. CONGRATS! Janice
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Date: 9/29/2017 8:16:00 PM
Thank you, Janice. ...Fran
Date: 9/29/2017 8:47:00 AM
This is so lovely Francis. Such devotion. Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 9/29/2017 8:59:00 AM
Thank you, Jean. ...Fran

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