Dear Visitors, 

I am saddened to tell you that I have been ordered to remove Jenny Joseph's wonderful poem from my site. It appears that the almighty dollar takes precedence over someone's ability to visit a website and read words that encourage or inspire. The letter ordering me to remove it is posted below. 

I personally do not feel that posting this poem in it's entirety would take money from Ms. Joseph or Ms. Lucas...in fact I feel that just the opposite would occur and that those who read this poem would want to go and buy books written by Jenny Joseph or buy products with the Warning poem on them. 

In fact, I have received many emails wanting to know where some item may be purchased pertaining to this poem...If I had known where to direct my visitors at the time, I would certainly have done so. Apparently, Ms. Joseph and Ms. Lucas do not live in the spirit of the poem! 

Because I am NOT buying or selling anything on either of my sites, I do not choose to post the first four lines of this poem in order to boost sales for anyone. I would be happy to post Ms. Lucas's URL's on this page, but only if the poem can be enjoyed in it's entirety. * 

I want to thank all my visitors for their continued interest in my site, and invite you as always, to browse through all my pages...they have been made with love. 

Take care and may God bless you, Lou

Hello: 

It has recently been brought to our attention that you are posting the poem "Warning, When I Am An Old Woman", by Jenny Joseph in printed form on your web site. 

Please be advised that this is a copyrighted poem. The author, Jenny Joseph owns the copyright and Elizabeth Lucas Designs is the sole licensee for reproduction on cards and gift products. The complete poem may not be posted, reproduced or published in any format including by mechanical or electronic means without the permission of the agent, John Johnson, (Author's Agent) Ltd. located in London, England. Please contact Elizabeth Lucas for more information. 

Demand is hereby made upon you to immediately cease posting of the full poem in any form. 

We do appreciate your full cooperation in pulling the poem from your web site. If you wish, I am authorized to allow you to quote 4 lines of the poem. It is a very popular poem and I hope you understand that the author makes her living by the sale of her literary works. * If you do decide to post four lines of the poem, we request that you inform your members that they may order all of the many When I Am An Old Woman products at http://xxxxxxxxxxxxxx and that  they are invited to visit our informational site at http://xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 

Thank you for your cooperation. 

Best wishes, 

Elizabeth Lucas Elizabeth Lucas Designs

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