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John P. Weiss's avatar

“I felt the stone of myself move aside.” That’s a great sentence, Jeff. Wishing you a belated happy 40th. It seems apropos that it rained. For rain reflects renewal, and I sense that in you and your work. You may have receded from the algorithms and posting treadmills, but I believe great things lie ahead with your work. Here’s to the next decade of creative expression.

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Jeff Goins's avatar

Thank you, John. You get it.

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L.C. Marino's avatar

Happy birthday, Jeff! A poem is such a great way to commemorate the occasion.

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Jeff Goins's avatar

Thanks, Lucas!

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Timothy Fowler's avatar

Reminds me of the opening to Sgt Peppers. “It was 40 years ago today...”

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Jeff Goins's avatar

Ah, yes! I'm in good company, then. ;)

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Garry Rodgers's avatar

Great piece, Jeff. Heartfelt writing. Thanks!

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Jeff Goins's avatar

Thank you, Garry!

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Kevin Johnson's avatar

We share a birthday. Though I’m a tad older. Happy birthday.

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Jeff Goins's avatar

Happy birthday, Kevin!

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Lisa C. Miller's avatar

I love this poem. The imagery is beautiful and strong. Happy Birthday.

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Jeff Goins's avatar

Thank you for reading, Lisa. I appreciate it.

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Patricia Slocum's avatar

Cute poem. Good job.

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Shari Hollander's avatar

Wonderous & wonderful. Make a wish..... (For some of us, 40 has been the new 18 LOL)

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Jeff Goins's avatar

Hahah. I get that.

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Lee Nourse's avatar

An impactful piece--Happy Birthday Jeff!!

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Jeff Goins's avatar

Thank you, Lee!

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Clare Barry's avatar

Belated Happy Birthday! Welcome to your forties; it's been my favourite decade so far.

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Jeff Goins's avatar

I'm looking forward to seeing how it unfolds.

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Haneefah  Abdulrahman's avatar

This is beautiful. This has inspired me to write about the rain today.

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Corrie Ann Gray's avatar

Happy belated, Jeff. One of my favorite lines is, “Smelling the musty scent of future things already passed;” Wow. It makes you stop and reread, think on it, read it again, and wonder.

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Patricia Slocum's avatar

Happy day for you.

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Terra Brooke's avatar

Lovely. Happy Birthday....Angel leaves and angelic babies....glad you are here.

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Jeff Goins's avatar

Thank you, Terra!

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Terra Brooke's avatar

Ok. Now will you send a note :-)? I looked and didn't see one from you as I would have "Liked" it. I am playing with the platform here, as I attempt to get my caterpillar to publish my first post on Becoming a Butterfly. I hope you both are doing well. I think of you both...I hope to make your next Zoom call as I am back in the states for a bit.

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