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Thanks, tinywords:

at the top of the hill
I am still
the same size

Lynne Rees

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  1. Frank...31 December 2011 at 12:10

    Your haiku made me smile, Lynne. Happy New Year to you and your family...

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  2. Anonymous31 December 2011 at 15:12

    ...but with an immeasurable heart...

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  3. Lynne Rees1 January 2012 at 12:56

    Thanks, Frank. And jules - what a lovely thought. Happy new year to you both. x

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