It’s petals laying crossways,
My grandmother always said,
Notice their ruffled beauty,
Across the body, throughout her head.
The heart will lead us,
Paths rarely fond easy, and
With moments of dread.
However, trust
You’ll make it through,
The alternative is dead.
Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister 
Absolutely Beautiful!!
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Thank you!
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Elegant writing once again, Audrey. And as always, so much between the lines. ❤️
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*blush* I thank you, Betty.
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When we consider the alternative, almost all challenges become manageable. Nice one Audrey
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Becomes something we can overcome. Indeed. Thank you, Butch
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🙂
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They often have a tough environment to overcome but take in the beautiful results.
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There is something to that decision, C. Always a gift to see there. Thank you, Sir
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We all have decisions to make. Things worth the fight are rarely down the easiest path.
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Usually fighting for something worth it is the easiest path. Living without is so much harder in my opinion.
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So you would fit over A1 or ice cream?
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Neither, actually
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My turn to take on auto-correct demons.
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You can handle yourself just fine against anything, I’m sure.
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Sadly, they won. Taken prisoner and being shipped to Auto-Correct headquarters I’m told.
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I’m certain you’re intelligence will be put to use quickly giving you a life outside the steal bars. There’s hope.
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This is why you’re a real poetess, Miss A. — you have a lovely way of expressing deep feelings that every single one of us can relate to. Well done!
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You all honor me by reading. Thank you, Ms. Debbie
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You see the deep connections in everything, making me see them too. You will make it through, Audrey. And you’ll come out stronger.
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You see because you, too, have experience. Yes, I will, Shari. I’m gonna be fine. Promise. Thank you ♡
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This is so beautiful, Audrey!
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Minus the obvious typo, now fixed, but thank you, Dan. You’re so kind to me.
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Sorry about the typo.
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Oh my goodness, it was my typo. You are perfect. ♡
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Ha – I’m so used to making them 🙂
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🙂
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