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THANK YOU
by John W Townsend → (All Poetry by John W Townsend)
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There are people that influenced your life, for me I would like to say thank you.

Believe it or not

it is how it goes

people can shape your life

and they do not even know.

A teacher at school

broke down in tears

as the class left

I stayed to say

I am sorry the way they behaved.

He thanked me and I left

never saw him again

but the bridge was built

I was not for this place.

Winston churchill

the nearest I came

was as his coffin

passed along the streets of London

yet in years to come

his pain I read

he gave me strength

though long his absence.

So many people

should I go on

no I'll let you ponder

on where your thank you's belong.

Those names of people

who influenced your life

here's to them

thank you my friends.

 

 

 


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 Reviews of "THANK YOU"
Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on June 4, 2009
DITTO...I totally agree with everything you wrote here sweet man..well done...keep smiling always OK...Hugsss

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle
Reviewed on June 4, 2009
An excellent poem of gratefulness and graciousness.My barber for 17 years influence me to publish a poetry book due to his confidence in me doing his poems that he had written 20 years ago.People can inspiration from the most unlikely places and people.That's why in the beginning of the book,I dedicate the work to him.Its important for people to not forget who influence their lives in a positive way and give homage to them.take care

EDWIN


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