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I love this poem!

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Thanks, Paul! :)

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THANK YOU, Adam :-)

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Gotta love a bracing melancholy - it's character building!

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It is! Thanks for the comment, Andrew. :)

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Sep 18Liked by Adam Lombard

Happy belated birthday, Adam! This poem is so lovely and it reminded me of the eulogy I wrote for my mom's funeral in which I not only told stories about her, but talked about the stories she loved to tell. You are absolutely right. In the end, it's our stories that live on. I hope the ones about me make people laugh uproariously.

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Thank you, Tara :) I'm touched my poem reminded you of your eulogy for your mom. I'm a fan of your way with words — I imagine it was beautiful.

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Happy birthday, Adam! As I've said before, this poem packs a gorgeous punch!

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Thank you, Margaret! 😊

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I love a good bracing melancholy, too. Wonderful poem and happy birthday.

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Thank you, LeeAnn! Happy to hear we're both in the bracing melancholy club. :)

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Happy birthday :)

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Thank you, Lisa! :)

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Beautiful 💜

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Thanks, Dick!

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