she won’t be the girl again
again seems too hard
over worked,
redundant
fake
those 1,000 pieces
lost
looked over,
couldn’t really be her now
tragedy, she may never have actually been.
Ever Been Her?
Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister
Audrey Dawn
Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister 
Do your duty without thinking about results…that’s what I taught and read in the holy book “Bhagwadgeeta”…
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Thank you so much
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I can say for sure that several of my past selfs never were. I think that might be a good thing.
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A realization many would say is a good thing for them. Leaving that old self behind. I wonder if the best was in the past for me. I question. Healthy to do so, maybe.
I think you’re great probably then and definitely now, Dan.
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Oh, don’t jump to that conclusion, Audrey. I think the best can always be she’d of us. Up around the bend, or farther than we can imagine. I like to think I’ve improved over time. I know things have gotten better.
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Thanks, Dan. What a journey life is. Sigh.
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It surely is, Audrey.
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I’m not sure we’re supposed to return to our pasts, Audrey. Perhaps it’s more prudent to learn from them, take the good stuff, discard the bad, and create a new ME — realizing that it’s our experiences (good and awful) that help us grow. Maybe.
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Very good advice, Debbie. Growth is imperative. Thank you!
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I think you are right. She may never have been.
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Maybe so, Butch
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I love how you ended this. In the end, after a severe trial changes us, we question if we were that old beaten person to begin with. I think that’s a good thing though. A very powerful piece Audrey. I hope you are well.
-Nitin
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Yes, you have always done such a great job of reading my poetry, Nitin. I’m glad to see your response. Humbled. I’m well. Truly hope the same for you.
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I’ve felt like this all my life. But really, none of us can be who we were even the day before.
Still, I know what you mean, Audrey. Our dreams dashed and reality not much better. However, you and I still have MUCH to live for and to rejoice in.
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Yes, Ma’am. Much to look forward to as the years progress. Sending my love. ♡
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