There are times when I can see myself
through your eyes.
My pale face so in love
aching for the caress of a flaxen
haired boy racing through rolling fields.
Suddenly serious your adventurous eyes
sent yearning shivers through me.
I longed for your touch anytime and
kissed you opened mouth without
permission.
I adored your mock anger when you
chased me and the awkward way
you looked down at your hands.
Soon Autumn threw its shadow on
sprouting wheat, smooth and wet.
Now, I listen to the soft whisper
of your breathing through a half
closed door and know there are
different kinds of love
wild, ruthless, and unafraid.
That’s a really fun poem, Holly. The song and video illustrate the images you conjure so well.
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Thank you Timothy, I’m glad you liked this!
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It’s wonderfully romantic.
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My intention π Iβm glad you think so!
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Ahh yes, Rene! I see why mine made you think of this beautiful poem.
So tender, sweet and those first pinpricks of feeling. Love this.
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Thank you Dale, on reading your “Languid” I immediately thought of this. There are different kinds of love that is for sure!
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You know it.
And Oh yes, absolutely there are.
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
MAKES US BREATHLESS!
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Thank you so much Jon!
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YOU’RE WELCOME, HOLLY!
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So beautiful and so true.
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Thank you Marc. At the end of the rainbow is the gold. π
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Sensualty and romantism make the brilliant poem. Brillant and attractive . Compliments Holly.
Love β€
Michel
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Thank you Michel , Love β€
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This was such a sweet tug of nostalgia when innocence and desire trembled in the glare of passion. Wild, ruthless, and unafraid like nature intended. π
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The transitions of life are paradoxical and essential to pass through to reach that mature connection of love.
Thank you for the lovely comment Dan. π
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Very true Rene, in hind sight, I would stick with wild, ruthless, and unafraid with the ruthless part being the search for cool cafes and live bands in little places. Maybe more pastries and coffee to keep my energy levels up too.
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You are too funny, I love that! It takes a certain amount of pastries to maintain a worthy level of ruthlessness. π
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You arenβt kidding about that! Back in the day, I ate waaay too many pastries trying to keep up. They were like gas on the fire. Now, if I see a pastry on Instagram, I gain a pound so I save them for hiking and bear escapes now.
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By all means save some pastries for bear encounters!
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I recommend Honey Buns. Theyβre field tested and proven effective. Plus, if you get really hungry, you can eat it yourself. ππ»
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I have to admit Iβm pretty keen on honey buns. Thatβs going to be a tough call. π
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A good and fresh honey bun is my Kryptonite. I can be easily coerced with an oven heated honey bun. If the coffee pot is on too, I just surrender without a fight. Oops! I just gave away my most closely guarded secret. π¬
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So, hot honey buns and coffee are your Achilles heel huh? Good to know. π―βοΈππ
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Oh yes. I can be had for a warm honey bun and cup of coffee. Iβm very handy around the house. I do plumbing, electrical, heat and air, carpentry, paint…you name it. I can chop firewood wood too. You should see me split a big ole round with my trusty axe. You get all that for a honeybun and coffee. My grandmother use to get a professional vacuuming of her carpets for half a Little Debbie and 4 oz of Royal Crown Cola. She struck a hard bargain but I couldnβt turn it down. π
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You are easy but thatβs sweet. I used to be allowed a Royal Crown Cola twice a week on the farm just for being a good girl. I would sometimes put peanuts in it. Is that weird?
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Waaa haaaa haaa! We did the same thing. It was a Florida cultural iconic experience. It couldnβt be weird if we all were doing it…could it? I had forgotten all about that.
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Yeah. The salty peanuts were great in the cold bottle of cola. π
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Iβm very positive peanuts in Royal Crown Cola or Coca-Cola was medicinal and energizing. Boiled peanuts in a brown paper bag were a thing and sweet tea with a lot of sugar and just a dip of the teabag was how we managed to grow into healthy and happy Floridians.
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Sweet memories! My mom made the best sweet tea!
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I think momβs had to learn how to make sweet tea before they could get their mom badge. It was a coveted skill. Sweet memories, yessss.
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Very sweet nostalgia.
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Now, we get to create our own. Thatβs the best part.
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I think Iβll be making sweet tea tonight, relive a few memories.
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βΊοΈ Iβll drop by the House of Heart for a glass with you. We can relive Floridaβs heritage and take in some of that liquid sunshine.
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That sounds delightful. I will have the sweet tea ready and maybe some mint (not my favorite but we are in the south) listen to the cicada’s and the soft breeze in the Spanish Moss hanging from the Magnolia tree…by all means, you must stop by! I’ll wear my poncho.
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I canβt wait to see which Beach worthy poncho you chose. I want a Python, armadillo, and iguana all sharing a beer under a large moss covered tree logo on my pocket with Tres Hombres written underneath. That will be a good conversation starter. Cβya Soon! ππ»ββοΈ
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Awesome!
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I hope the dragons donβt get jealous.
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We have to dedicate some very manly ponchos to the Dragons. We donβt want to get on their bad side. Iβm thinking along more feminine lines for the ladies. Maybe an imprint of Marilyn, or James Dean. Some sea shells and a sunrise. I like that.
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Oh, I do like that for the ladies. For the guys, some Jason Momoa sculpting in the fabric and a life size print of Jason from the back should do nicely. Maybe add some leather trim too.
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Fabulous, weβve struck gold.
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I believe in our idea so well, we should make a couple of prototypes and try them out for spring and summer. I think we should let David and Renate take a pair of ponchos on their sailing cruise and really give them a good test.
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They must take ponchos with them. What will they slip into after snorkeling ?
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Exactly. I bet Renate likes to slip into Davidβs poncho with David in it too. I think David looks forward to that. I can imagine how fun it is to piggy back your girl around on the beach while sheβs in your poncho with you. That could be a good selling point.
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A big selling point.
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Those two are going to sell a lot of ponchos for us.
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I couldnβt Agree more, we can name our ponchos Renate and David . Clicks right?
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Oooohhh, I like that. You can be Chief Marketing Officer, your ideas are the best!
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I might be able to borrow the art models from Resa and put a catalog together.
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This is starting to sound fun. Resaβs art gown drawings and the gowns themselves are fantastic.
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Sheβs a super talented fireball.
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Agreed! βΊοΈ
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Dear Holly,
This poem of young love is wildly evocative.
You bring emotions to the surface, and leave them there … raw, almost haunting.
I was so in love with that kind of love, I may have over sampled.
Well, you know: one did run through the fields, another had a Triumph when I had a fringed buckskin, another was a sculptor who couldn’t afford a stone, many played in bands in their parents’ garages.
Thank you for your “wild, ruthless, and unafraid” words!
xoxoxo
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So many loves so little time, thank you dear Resa. I must hear more about the buckskin. xoxoxo
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Oh, the music is very sweet! TY!!!
xoxo
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Iβm glad you liked this blast from the past, a favorite of mine! xoxo
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It’s fab!
(Posted the new PBH!)
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It is Fab….Why can’t I leave my comment? xoxoxoxo
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I don’t know?
Let me check my Spam folder…. just in case!
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I went into the reader and left it…but I can’t reblog it!
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I see it!
Maybe you can reblog right from the post?
xoxoxoxo
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I’ll try again! xoxoxoxo
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OMG! Love you!
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Love you too you adorable genius!
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I was replying on your blog to the reblog.
I wrote: Thank dear PBH, RR, AGM Holly and Boogapony!
I’m having more fun that one gal ought to be allowed.
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Omg, the new post was not there and I reblogged the old one….ππ·π¨β¦βπ€π·
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All looks good to me! New post is reblogged.
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All is well…OMG!
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Is WP being annoying!
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Everything is under control now. It was probably me messing up! lol xoxoxo
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Ahh, what’s life without excitement? xoxoxoxo
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Seems if there’s any trouble to get into I will find it! Yay! xoxox
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Lol
I’m down with that! xoxooo
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xoxo
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That’s it, I’m getting a big glass of wine!
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It’s going to take something strong this time. xoxoπ·π―ββοΈπ·
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Hahahaha! I’m laughing out loud!
Okay, I’ll have 2 wines. Norm has a bottle of tequila up here, but I’m sure if I even have 1 sniff, I’ll black out….. then have gas in the morning. Def not like one of your poems. Kinda the opposite actually! xoxoπ·π―ββοΈπ·
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I could do with shot of tequila but I’m fresh out. Pour me another one please! π·π·
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Okay! Hope N hasn’t marked the bottle! LOLOL! π₯
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Itβs the band under the bed. Thatβs our story.
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…. brilliant!
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No one needs to know…
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We are, this is too much fun, it’s not right!!!
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EGADS
You were not in my Spam Folder, but Marina was. Just goes to show, check your Spam regularly! xoxo
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I should ck my now , itβs been ages! xo
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Oh Holly … this was absolutely beautiful to read. A perfect way to start the weekend with such exquisite tender imagery that overflows with longing. Gorgeous poetry! β€ *chef kiss*
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Am incredibly beautiful comment Tom. Virtual kisses back. β€οΈ
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A different kind of love indeed Rene, when experienced through the eyes of another. To see the emotion and sense the feeling of how it feels to be wanted and to be loved. Always goes to the saying βIf you could see yourself how I see youβ, and you penned it perfectly.πΉ
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Such a beautiful comment Roy. Thank you. πΉ
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Your work is beautiful Rene, you are most welcome.πΉ
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That really means a lot Roy, thank you πΉ
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So lovely and so sweetly nostalgic (Sighs) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Ps (sighs again. )
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Thank you dear Shey. Your comments are always sigh worthy as well. xxxxxxxxxxxccx
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AW…. well go sigh some more, the work is delicious xxxx ALWAYS
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Sending hugs π€ and so much gratitude. xxxxxxxxxx
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This made me think of young love, new love. With a touch of wistfulness that comes with experience. Beautiful and evocative.
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Such a beautiful comment,
Youβve revealed the true essence of this. β€οΈ
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Memories of running through surf and being in love, young and filled with hope. Beautiful and I love it. β€
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Thank you Gigi β€οΈ
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Vivid and so romantic as only you can describe love, Holly!
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Thank you dear Erika.
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You are very welcome, Holly!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you Chuck πΊ
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Always an honor and pleasure to read and share your posts, Holly!
xoxo πππΉβ¨
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Thank you so much ππΊπ
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My love
is a shapeshifter,
looking now
for a thing I never expected to exist,
just to hold me
through a place I never expected to be.
We might not look like shapeshifters
but
the stories in our hearts
often tell us otherwise.
My love is croaking
and cracking
and true…
but it never looks real in the pictures.
Not next to you, kid –
not next to you.
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This is awesome John. Thank you , youβre poetry is beautiful!
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Another lovely poem, Rene. β€οΈ There are many types of love and many stages, too, that love might go through.
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So many Merrill. Different times, different stages! β€
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Mushy , cheesy romance , I am a sucker for love.., love β€οΈ this, Holly ..
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un beau poème évocateur.
Bonne semaine Holly bisous π
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Merci! Bonne semaine dear Gyslaine ! Bisous.
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Reblogged this on John Cowgill's Literature Site.
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Thank you John
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You are welcome, Holly.
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β€οΈβοΈππ«β€οΈ happy Soltice, I hope you had a wonderful day.
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I did. Thank you. I hope that YOU had a wonderful day.
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I did, thank you.
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You are welcome.
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Very beautiful poem Rene. And a very different perspective.
Sending love and good wishes for the Holidays.
xoxo
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Thank you Gabriela! Happy Holidays. I read your gorgeous poem today, so beautiful, I’ll be over when I can get to my pc! Have a great evening xoxoxo
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My pleasure sweetheart. Thank you very much for your kind words and wishes. Happy Holidays! Sending you lots of love β€οΈ
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To you as well dear G! β€οΈ
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Baskets of roses to you! πΉπΉπΉπΉ
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Oh, this is such another poem for the senses! I love the song and the feelings evoked listening to it of years gone by and or coming soon.. hopeful Hearts.. β€οΈ
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Thank you Cindy, your comments are so beautiful and Iβm so grateful to you, Iβm so glad you enjoyed this. I love this song too. β€οΈ
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You’re welcome.. it is my pleasure to support your amazing work! soooo good! β€οΈ
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Thank you so much Cindy! β€οΈ
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Wow really loved reading this. Just makes me want to keep writing poetry and improve my work π
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Beautiful compliment, thank you. π
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β₯οΈβ₯οΈThat was beautiful. I do sometime see myself in his eye
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Thank you β€οΈ
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Nice one
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Thank you!
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Reblogged this on B +Ve !!.
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Welcome π
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No fear.
Happy New Year Coeur de Feu. My fondest wishes for you and yours. May this nightmarish 2020 (and its wake) end soon.
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Happy New Year dear Brian ! Wishing you health happiness and prosperity in the coming year. Most of all I wish you love πΉ
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Likewise Coeur de Feu. ππΉ
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