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Lynn
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since 1999-09-20
Posts 316
Jasper, Alabama U.S.A.

0 posted 2000-01-10 12:41 PM



I woke up this morning
to the sound of nothing.
There  was no one around
No one I could see.

I was left alone, again
And what a day for this.
My 16th birthday, meaningless
I think that everyone has forgot.

But then, at 11:30 on the dot
my phone rang loud.
I check the caller I.D
and I couldn't believe my eyes.

The one I cared for whole heartedly
was calling me,
I didn't even know
that he knew I existed.

I picked up the phone
and he knew it was me.
I couldn't believe that he
recognised my voice.

He then said,
"I just wanted to call and wish
you a happy birthday, and I'll be
there shortly with your present."

This has to be the best
birthday I've ever had.


 If time cannot heal your pain, you can always cry on my shoulder. ~Jenn~

© Copyright 2000 Jennifer Lynn Bonham - All Rights Reserved
suthern
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1 posted 2000-01-10 01:01 PM


I hope your present is as delightful as your poem.   Happy Birthday!! May each year be better than the one before!!
Severn
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since 1999-07-17
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2 posted 2000-01-10 06:38 PM


Lynn - I am echoing Suthern.

Funny thing - on my 16th birthday I was away from home and no one where I was remembered! It was awful...

Well done.

K

Jer
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since 1999-12-02
Posts 443
USA
3 posted 2000-01-10 06:56 PM


Hey Happy B-day.  I too hope the gife he gave you was as good as the poem.
RainbowGirl
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since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023
United Kingdom
4 posted 2000-01-11 09:46 PM


Lynn: Belated Happy Birthday..

HUGS

 Don't ask me where I'm going, just listen when I'm gone and far away you'll hear me singing softly to the dawn.


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