Preparing for tonight,
Charcoal dress pressed,
Shoes red, high.
Silver jewels, a favorite,
My simple black scarf,
Crimson curls pinned back,
Yet teasing my neck.
Christmas party, downtown,
Minute Maid Park, banquet.
Will smell of testosterone,
And weaken my reserve,
Of this, I’m quite sure.
Best smile upon my face,
Dimples ready to play,
You’ll have it no other way.
Final wish for tonight,
Small of my back,
And your hand in place.
Quick look into my mirror,
Remembering who I am,
Just a small town girl,
Confident, yet amazed.
Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister 
I love this line: “Dimples ready to play,”.
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Ha. Thanks! My dimples do that, Benjamin. I can’t help it. Sorta what dimples were made to do, I think.
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You’re welcome. You might be right 😉
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Maybe I am, might be a first, huh? 😉
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I’m sure you’re right a lot 🙂
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I bet you’re righter more often. 🙂
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My heart is beating in and out of rhythm in anticipation… “Dimples ready to play”… Perfection in imagery…
Loved it Audrey… Thanks for making my heart beat excitedly – my pulse has been too slow all day – not any more…
Michael
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Aww. *blush* You’re far too kind, Michael. I’m glad the idea of dimples isn’t lost on everyone. I do hope I’ve stirred your heartbeat a bit.
Not too much…
I don’t want you hurting yourself…
Too slow is not good. I’m glad I could help. Take care of yourself and follow the doctor’s orders.
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Red heels…red hair. Dangerous. 👠
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🙂 Love the shoes! 🙂
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Ha, ha ~ this is the country girl ready to take on the world…beautiful! This is how I wish I could live each day (minus the dress, heals, jewelry, etc…), such confidence and an attitude to rule the world if that is what you want 🙂 Mark says it so very well, the anticipation of what lies ahead. Enjoy the holidays season ~ and a perfect photo that set the stage so well for the poem/story/dream that followed.
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Yes, it was just that, a country girl, too big for those city heels, I suppose. Are you kidding me??!! Your confidence and attitude DO rule the world. I wouldn’t gush over you if they didn’t. Swooning isn’t just for anyone, Sir. Thank you.. Enjoy your holiday season, as well. I think I’ll have to write a story about how this night should have gone. My dreams are always so much better, Dalo.
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Do write about how it should have gone. Many times I think that dreams and memories are often so much better than real life ~ which kindles creativity and makes us chase (and get) more out of life.
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Do you? Okay, I’ll work on a short story over the holidays. The setting was perfect. Top of a baseball stadium with a hell of a view…live band and lots of dark corners. 🙂 You may be right about dreams and memories, Dalo.
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It’s that building, Audith! Did someone go with you?
“Just a small town girl…”
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Yes, tis. I don’t like that building. Erase it from your memory, Duke. Yes, someone did, shouldn’t a lady always have protection when going downtown at night?
“Livin’ in a lonely world…” I adore you.
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I can’t. It’s so imposing looking. And you’re scared of it, and…well…I’m curious about it. Yes, I think so. It wasn’t Mr. Warrior, was it?
Yes!!! That made my night.
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*stands bravely* Not scared of it… *turns you around* I know you are, Duke. No, twas too late for him.
Yay!! Made mine, too.
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Ooo, twas very late, then! What’s up there? I must needs know!
Journey is awesome.
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Christmas parties are usually late, huh? You don’t need to know. I like you smiling and not upset…
I know it is….what are you listening to today? I can’t believe you’re saying Journey’s awesome. What have I done to you. *smiles*
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I suppose you’re right. Rats! Not fair, you know.
Right now… It’s Dark Ages by Jethro Tull. It’s on his Stormwatch album. You probably don’t like it.
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Mostly, it isn’t fit to chat about here, anyway.
I do like Dark Ages…one of the few I like, actually. Long one, Duke. JT isn’t something I heard much…before my time by a lot. Sounds like a song that belongs in a forest, huh?
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Oooooooooooo….
It does, yes. I kinda love JT… I was growing up when he was making albums, see.
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Ahhhhhhhh… *sticks her tongue out at you*
I will try harder to love JT for you. Oh you were not!….
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It’s still not fair, I’d say.
*laughs* Was too!
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Well, I don’t know what to do about it.
*glares* Me, too, maybe.
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Me neither!
Nah, you were too young.
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Aha!
I’m older than you…but you are wiser.
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You’re not neither either older! And you’re wiser.
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I’m going to coin you as the Misleading King of Blogging, I think. You’re wiser!
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Still curious what goes on in that building, you know.
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I know. I don’t know that I should worry you with any of it, you see. I am a warrior now and all.
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Hmm…seems like you want me to go on, you know.
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It seems you really care enough that I should tell you, Duketh.
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Well….
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Super nice – full of happy expectancy. I like it!
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Thank you, my friend. xx
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But who will you be tomorrow? (Like the last two lines.) 🙂
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The woman in furry boots hiking a trail, I think. Better suited. (Aw. Thank you.)
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Wow!!!! I am covered in goosebumps!!! This is a masterpiece, Aud! Love, Amy
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Sweet Amy, thank you. xx
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You are so welcome, Audrey. Hope you are having a great weekend. Love, Amy
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I’ve had better, Amy. I hope you and your husband are enjoying his new camera. What a great way to spend time together. Hugs!
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Well to make YOU feel like you are not alone on Bummer Road, LOL, we had to send hubby’s camera back. The shutter was broken. Yep, true. On a brand new camera. Yep, I cried. So we are now waiting for a new one to be shipped after shipping the broken one back to where I bought it from. Sending BIG (((HUGS))) your way, my friend!!! It honestly could be worse! (smile) Love, Amy
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I’m so sorry, Amy. Ugh. Happens to the best if us. Chin up, I say. You’ll be going again in no time, I’m sure of it! 🙂
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It’s hubby who is stuck waiting for his new camera. I refuse to be defeated by this, Aud. There is a REASON why this happened, yet I just don’t see that yet. I will. 🙂 Have a Great Monday!!! Love, Amy
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Enjoy your Monday! Your positivity shall easily pull you through, Amy! xx
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I gotta let my INWARD SUN shine ’cause I truly do not remember the last time the OUTWARD SUN shone here. Some day I will be living where the sun shines a LOT! (((HUGS))) Amy
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Have fun.
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Thank you, John xx
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The Lady is read for adventure with ‘Dimples ready to play’
i love the positive outlook, the bounce in the step, the go get it attitude.
Well delivered, Audrey!
Best Always
jf
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JF, I thank you. xx
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Great poem of what’s to come. A hope. An expectation. And as markbialczak said, “anticipation”.
You lucky dog. A Christmas party. I love the Christmas season. Just not the same in hot weather with different traditions. Oh well, I make the most of it with my kiddies.
🙂 Have tons of fun.
🙂
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Thank you, Staci xx
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Fantastic, Aud. The meticulousness of preparation, the thrill of anticipation, the tingling of expectation. Big-time succcess, my friend.
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Thank you, Chum. xx
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Love that last line. Thrilling.
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Thank you, Eric. Ahh, thrilling? You’re sweet today.
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