Everything you stand for,
Each word you’ve ever said,
The strength I feel around you,
All the valuable beliefs you’ve expressed,
Only push me to love you more,
Wishing I needed you a little less.
Everything you stand for,
Each word you’ve ever said,
The strength I feel around you,
All the valuable beliefs you’ve expressed,
Only push me to love you more,
Wishing I needed you a little less.
Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister 
This may be the greatest poem you’ve written ~ most likely created tears of happiness and pride in your father’s eyes. Simply beautiful Audrey Dawn.
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I don’t know about greatest, but it is my new favorite. I wrote it knowing he wouldn’t see it. After the phone call and hearing he wasn’t interested in being in a hospital or accepting treatment, I wrote. I began wondering how I let him go and allow him his own choices, all the while knowing how hard it would be for me to lose my father. Perhaps, wishing I needed him less would have helped. Relieved that we don’t have to worry about it now. Old stubborn cowboys rarely cry, but I love the idea of this poem making him do so. I’ll never know. I’m glad you saw this poem, Dalo, and that you thought it was okay. Have a great week. I’ll have some new poems up in no time. Sorry to keep you waiting… 😉 ♡
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This is a lovely, heartfelt poem. Is your father okay, Audith?
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No, Duketh, he isn’t okay. I found out Friday afternoon that Mr. Dad has Lukhemia. *sad face* He refused treatment, but after loads of convincing he agreed to be transfered to Denver for a second opinion. Big Brother, Middle and Baby are all bedside and with him. Baby is an RN, so she’s his private nurse and private thorn in his side. He agreed to treatment this afternoon. I’m so happy right now…even in the midst of feeling completely devastated.
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Oh, Audith… *gives Audith a hug* It will be okay. I’ll keep the family in prayer. Gee, don’t know what to say.
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Thank you, Duketh. You are so very sweet for asking and your concern makes me smile. We’ll be okay. His prognosis is actually very positive, if Dad agrees to treatment. He’s an old stubborn cowboy. I may have to beat him, if he refuses. Thank you…💖
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I like that he’s a stubborn cowboy! *laughs* But that is good news about the prognosis. That disease can be vicious!
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I like that, too. I have a soft spot for stubborn men. I love a challenge and defeating them is the most fun. Nothing better than that first smile. Yes, it can be, Duke.
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*nods* I know you like that!
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*smiles*
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Love ya Aud..
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Love you, too. I’m so glad y’all are with Dad. Talk to you in the morning.
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I’m not the greatest man, thereof I cannot comment. 🙂
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You could be, Salva! My father is. 🙂
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I LOVE your kind of humour! 🙂
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I’m very happy to hear that I make you laugh. 🙂
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😀
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If only to be loved like that!
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Maybe we could apply somewhere… 😉
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Well, maybe. I’d apply with you. You’re one of world’s greatest women ;).
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I think you just like seeing me blush. 😉 Thank you for that, B.
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You’re welcome. I would like to see you blush. But it’s also true as far as I can tell.
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You’re just making it worse, Sir. 😉 I’m not so sure about how true it is…
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It’s true for me ;). That’s what matters most.
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Well, then I won’t try any harder to change your mind, Benjamin. 😉
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Good. No matter how hard you tried you couldn’t change it. You’re beautiful, clever, and just overall great. I hope you have the best of nights, Audrey.
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I don’t know how I couldn’t have the best of nights after all that… Wow. *sigh* Thank you, Benjamin ♡ (Never tempt me to try and convince. ..I’m far too competitive not to try. 🙂 ) Have a wonderful night, Flirty B.
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Well, I’m glad to hear it. I’m competitive, too. We’ll have to compete against each other one of these days. But maybe that is for another night. Thanks 🙂
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Another night, indeed. 🙂
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Yes. Maybe we slip a joint poem in there one time as well.
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It would be my pleasure, B.
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My pleasure, too. We’ll have to figure something out soon then.
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Sounds great, B. I’m off to find a way to stop this blush. Have a great night. 😉
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Haha. Sounds good. Too bad I can’t help you get rid of it. Have a great night, too 🙂
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Laughs shyly….stop it…. 🙂
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I’ll stop if I must. Have a great Sunday. You deserve it.
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Do you always listen so well to blushing redheads? 😉 Enjoy your Sunday, as well, B. Deserve it? I’d like to think so.
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Sometimes I listen and sometimes I don’t. But I’ve never turned a redheads’ cheeks the color of her hair before. I’m sure you’re beautiful with that natural kind of blush. And thank. You deserve it always 🙂
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Ha! I’m trying to dig myself out of this hole you have me in…I’m covered in your sweet words, Benjamin. 🙂 You deserve a smile on your face after being so kind. Have a wonderful afternoon.
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That was sweet of you to say and very poetic and clever. It made me smile. Thank you.
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You’re welcome, B 😉
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🙂
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Strong pledge, Aud. Very nice.
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Thank you, Zak. I think the women in your life would say this of you. ♡
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Why would you want to need someone a little less? If it is real LOVE that person is not going to leave. Loving someone is scary. It makes you vulnerable. (((HUGS))) Amy
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Easier to say good-bye, I think. Everything you’ve said I agree with, Amy. 🙂
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(((HUGS)))
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xxx Thank you, my friend.
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Lovely, Aud 🙂
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Thank you, Richard 🙂
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Welcome 🙂
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🙂 Happy Saturday night to you.
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And you
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Thanks
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You too
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LOL Two word maximum
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Just about
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Thought so
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You’re wise
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Some days
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Most days
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Like you
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Not me
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Oh yes
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Pft! Pft!
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Doesn’t count!
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Mehhh! Mehhhh!
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Sticky tongue?
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More wet
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I see
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Do you
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Well yes
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You sure
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Yep, totally
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Very confident
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Can be
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Seems so
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Highly competitive
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Very much
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Seems so
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I’ll say
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Say Uncle?
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Say what
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Give up?
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I can’t
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Me either
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I’m stuck
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Look! Birds!
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Over where?
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Creek side
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Flown away
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Spooked them
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Must have
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Maybe rain
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Or wind
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Your dog
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I’m not
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Shouldn’t be
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You said
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Don’t listen
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Say what?
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Say you
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Say me!
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Tight race
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Not really
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Why not
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Good stamina
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Very impressive
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Thank you
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Powerful thought
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You think
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Most definitely
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Tired yet
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You are
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Not me
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How nice
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Very invigorating
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I’d say
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Would you
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So inspiring
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Contrafabulisticly so
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Oh my
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Expounding surprise?
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Justifiably so!
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I’m flabbergasted
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Lost breath
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Rest up
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I’m tough
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You’re rough?
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Can be
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Very often
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The best
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I’m shocked!
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Big smile
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You would
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You frown?
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Occasionally do
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Seems normal
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Who to
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Me mostly
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I see
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Tired yet?
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I am
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I win?
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I suppose
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Gave up!
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Got bored
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Not nice!!!!
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Gracefully acquiesced
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Chivalry lives
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Sure does
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You’re kind
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You too
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Tired still?
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Absolutely shattered
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I’m sorry
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It’s okay
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Can’t sleep?
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Bad head
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Soothing conversation?
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No, sleep
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You go..
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Thanks, Aud 🙂
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Sweet dreams 🙂
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You too
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How were you to know
To my phone I’ve been glued
Today, the day we see
How far lukhemia has eaten away
The father of whom I was raised
Waiting for a call
A text
A message
Through your help
I laughed
Unexpected
After hours of crying
Life changes quickly
Adjusting
Easier with a friend
Thank you, Sleepy
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Jeez! I’m so sorry. Why didn’t you say? My thoughts are with you.
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You’re supposed to be asleep!!!!!!
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I’ll try again just wanted to check you’re ok
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I should have waited longer to thank you. I’m fine. It’s just very hard to be the one sitting a thousand miles away. My three siblings are with him in Denver. They are keeping me posted. I’m trying to stay busy. Everything is clean. Can’t run any further…so I’m trying to write. Not great at that right now either. Apparently bugging you came easy. 🙂 You should sleep.
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I’m going to try. You can think up ways to bug me in advance 😉
Take care
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Goodnight 🙂
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Love this!
Sent from my iPhone
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Thank you, Julie…for everything. ♡
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