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Leonie
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Son Alexander is a winner in a writing competition - you can see his poem here.
Hope you don't think I am bragging - well, not too much. 
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How cool!   Tell him congratulations!
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Wonderful!
Loved the quote and how it was worked in throughout the poem.
Very ingenious.
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Wonderful, Leonie -- give him a big hug from all of us!
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Alexander did an excellent job, Leonie! Thanks for sharing this with us! 
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That is just great! I love the poem and the choice of quote is perfect! That is one talented boy you have therre! Congratulations to him and his "proud mum"!
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Beautiful. Congratulations!!
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Oh, brag away, dear.
He did a wonderful job.
Congrats!
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Absolutely spectacular!!! Way to go, and yes, please brag here for sure
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Great job! Thank you for sharing.
God Bless
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Excellent! Tell your son Congratulations!
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You have a lot to be proud of! Congrats!
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Leonie
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Hey, thanks - I knew you guys would understand my brag. 
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Leonie, you deserve bragging rights!! Great job Alexander!! WTG!! 
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A pat on the back from us
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Brag away, Leonie! He did a great job. Congratulations Alexander!
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Brag away!!! Well done!!!
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Wow! Congratulations to you and your son! Amazing poem
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Hearty Congrats to you and Alexander!
Wonderful!
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