Pleasantries exchanged
in brown paper packages,
hide nicely,
tied up with string.
Feelings housed in boxes
Stored neatly tucked away
for a rainy day.
Pandora’s box opens snakes and ladders
showing their ugly head,
where turmoil courses
through hardened veins.
Moving…. slow as molasses,
and quicksand,
drowning in sorrow.
Quickly….. close the box!
Tie it with a beautiful bow
and put it back on the shelf
and smile hello.
Life is messy and fragile
Please pass
the chocolate.
And then there’s Ollie! Her new box is her playground. Next life, I’m coming back as her. I bought a water dish for her since she loves baths and water but she hasn’t touched it. Turns out this is the best bed she’s ever had so I can’t bare to return it. Happy Almost Valentine’s Day Ollie. 💖
life is like a box of chocolates,
Forrest Gump
you never know what you’re gonna get
Blessings of Love Always,
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Cindy
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I really loved this Cindy! I think you are really blooming with your poetry!! Especially loved you last line! LOL!!😊💕🌹
Oh Chuck, your message means the world to me my friend and truly makes my day… Thank you so much. Hope you got my email. 💖🌈🙏
Love the layers going on here and the ending offers a delicious twist. 🍫💝
oh so happy to hear this Michele! 💖💖💖🌈Thanks so much!
You are most welcome. 💝🌞
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this one is kinda scary, Cindy!
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David
Yep, life is like that sometimes for me at least David but not without moving forward.
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Chocolates are love!
I so agree with you there!!!💖💖🌈
Enjoyed the poem, life is definitely messy, but we always try to put a bow on it, don’t we? Love seeing Ollie! 😻
thank you so much Tricia! It sure is at times dear…oh I’m so glad.. she is a highlight to my days! 💖🌈
I feel the same way about my little malitpoo! 🐾
awww I bet you do!
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I just tweeted a pic of him and now I think after some comments, he’s really a Shih Zhu! 😆 But I love him either way.
Oh really…
I love this poem, Cindy! And what a yummy ending! 😊 Ollie is absolutely adorable! 😍 And the song definitely took me back to the good old days! Thank you for posting!
Oh so glad to hear that Cherie. I’m glad I could end it with a good taste at the end. Oh thanks, she is a sweetie. I know it was definitely going back in time.. You’re so welcome and thank you for reading!
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It was my pleasure, Cindy. 😊🤗
Thank you, Cindy, for the lovely poem and the video. Did you tell Ollie about living outside the box?
Joanna
You’re so welcome Joanna and thank you for your kind visit always and lovely comment.
Ha that’s a good one Joanna.. Maybe she picked it up.. 💖💖🌈
Ollie is so beautiful. She definitely is saying, “Don’t touch my box!” Just like a kid who enjoys the box so much more than the toy. What’s up with that? I reenacted your poem on Monday when I went through boxes and boxes of stuff in Cindy’s garage. I came across pictures from my first marriage, his mom and sister, who are all long gone. Cindy was so kind and listened to stories of my first family for probably an hour. It felt so wonderful to share those memories with someone. Then I packed them all away for another day.
she so is and knows it too. Just like yours. Oh how they love their boxes. oh that sounds cathartic. Memories held in boxes and how nice you got to look through them. with some lovely memories. That is really special Marsha! love and hugs to you my friend💖 xo
You should see Nutter Butter right this second. We got the most beautiful and sturdy fuzzy blanket from a friend with two cats. It was folded on the couch. He has been kneeding it for about the last five minutes. It is no longer folded but is becoming comfortably molded around his curled up body.
Oh sweet.. Nutter butter is melting into a little love nest so cute.. 💖
It was very oily. 🙂
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Oh sweetness, this has touched my heart with a mix of feelings.. love, fear, surprise, but most of all amazement. I mean, this is an amazing piece Cindy. Darling you’re batting a thousand in poetry. Your poetry is so irresistibly charming that I can never stop reading. And oh that cute cat, sweet thing! You know that I love cats, don’t you? She chose the most secure spot to spend, lol 🤣👏👏. So stunning indeed 🌟🌼❤🌈
Oh Lamittan… and to think I almost didn’t post this one! I would have missed your amazing praise that always fills my heart up. Thank you a bazillion for the very kind compliment. I’m so glad you enjoyed it and I do know how much you like them. She is a sweetheart alrighty and so are you.. thanks again! 💖💖🌈🙏🙏🙏🌷🙏💖
Yes I do love ’em. Look at how adorable she is! Amazing, my dear Cindy. I always wait earnestly for your writings, they teach, inspire, exhort, rebuke, and excites. That’s how much a blessing you are. 🙏 Feel most welcome, dear. 💕 🌟🌟🌟💕🌼💖🌈🤗
oh thanks Lam and your the best ! but you best be careful or you’ll be commenting all the time like me… hahahah and it will be a love fest. That all touches my heart dearly and I am blessed. 💖💖🌈
😀😄🤗 I balance. I guess you do have it rough having to reply to numerous comments like these, moreso to people who want to chat like me 😂😂 I even wonder how you perfectly do it, haha. Have a wonderful night dear. It’s already morning here. 🤗❤🌈
nahhhhh i love it.. it’s me. What can i say hahahah 🤣🤣🤣 . I’m just warning you. Once your start you can’t stop. you know, like another piece of good chocolate. hahah 🤣🤣🤣 Oh I’m far from perfect.. just as my husband or kids.. 🤣Well, good morning and good night.
😂😂 i get it dear. Your balance is perfect then, which is a lovely thing to know. I take your advice, with a grain of salt 😄. Many thanks to you always ❤ 😘
” I take your advice, with a grain of salt 😄.”
Always a good idea. as you should! 🤣🤣
Oh sure. Received with many thanks, dearest. You, Cindy, are the best! 💕❤💕
i think i responded to this one but it’s a pleasure always and have a great day! 💖💖🌈
Sure. You too, dear. ❤🌟🌈
Ladders maybe ugly, but certainly not snakes! Pandora is such a problem when it comes to boxes. Ollie is having a great time. Our dance room is always filled with boxes for the cats. They get very upset when I break down the boxes. I have to assure them there will be more boxes. You might like this song. JYP wrote the verses. I wrote the chorus and the music. I recorded the song with me on guitar, bass and vocals: https://soundcloud.com/user-334086053/content-like-a-cat.
Yes…. this is true and I had many of snakes in my lifetime due to my son,. A boa went missing.. in my last house. I still wonder about him. She so is and I hear ya on the boxes.. Love your song Tim. Great verses and music with your awesome playing. Thanks for sharing it. I think you posted it before no? Thanks a lot. 💖
No. I have not posted that song on WP. Only on SoundCloud. I might have sent you the file. It’s hard to remember.
“Life is messy and fragile
Please pass
the chocolate.” Yess plss❣
Adorable piece, ma’am. Love it🤗
Here you go Suvi… love in chocolate to you. So glad you enjoyed this piece! 💖🌈💖 Thank you!
Aww thanks a ton for that!!
You’re always welcome🤗
Blessing to you, dear Cindy 😘😘
Back at you my friend!
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Ah Yes Dear Cindy Simple Pleasures
oF Feeling Sensing Life in Balance
Just Inhaling Peace Exhaling
Positive Energies That
May Be Described
As Peaceful Love
In All Synergies
How A Cardboard
Box May Be A Castle
of Pleasure For A Sweet
Cat Resting Peace Exhaling
Warm Comfort of Love We Feel
So Free True
What Essence
Is is Love What
A Practice Is is
Peace And Love True mY FRiEnD
What This Comes to BRinG Is Heaven Now
Yes, Let’s All Do This New And Set Ourselves
Free Let the
Chocolate
Now
Be the Love
We Give, Yes
Please Share, Care
Heal so Free JusT
A Dance SonG LoVE
ToGeTHeR iN FLoW Now New..:)
singing sweetness with you Fred!! 💖💖
SMiles Thanks
Dear Cindy
With
More
Lasting
Cheshire
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You’re soooo kind and only thanks you too! 💖🌈
SMiles SMiles
SMiles☺️❤️
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Awww the poem was so sweet cindy ❤
Loved reading this…. ❤ 💙
Loved ollie and her box world …
Awww thanks a lot Vani! I’m so glad 💖 she is a funny one.. glad you enjoyed her box world!
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Chocolate solves all problems!!!!
Ollie is so cute. I was just telling my friend how I’d love to come back as a loved household pet. Best life!
Totally Ru!!!! I’m with ya! oh that was timely. what would you come back as?
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A cute fluffy dog for sure!!
oh sweet!
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Lovely poem, Cindy. Ollie is such a poser 😻
Thank you so much Ranjan. She soooooo is. 🌈 🤣🤣
Chocolate 🍫 ❤️. Awesome !! Love your post.
awe Yassy, I’m honored, thanks!
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My pleasure 💕🤗
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Life is really messy, the best we can do is to sort the pieces out and just enjoy the Chaos.💫
And ollie is such a cutie❤️💕
You got that right!!! Thanks a lot Shansita!
Awww thanks, she really is.. she thinks she’s a dog! 🤣🌷
Utterly sublime!😍
💖 Thanks Aaysid!!! 💖💖💖🌈
LOVE this poem, Cindy. Chocolates make everything better. Ollie is so cute and looks so peacefully happy in her box.💕💕
Oh so glad you like it Grace and it sure does for me too! She is in there 1/2 of the day I think.. how could I take it back.. 🤣🤣🤣💖💖💖
I love it.You just can’t take it away, she’s too happy.💕🤣🤣🤣💕
Oh yes girlfriend, pass the chocolates please. I so love that Forrest Gump line what he said his momma used to always say! I tend to use that line a lot, and not only around Valentine’s Day either. LOL 🥰💖😍 That was a sweet, endearing poem Cindy. All sorts of things are stored inside a box. Reminds me of the Jack in the Box toy from back in the day! 🤓🤡🤖 I wonder if they still make those things??? Make it a FANtabulous day Mommy Nature!!! 🌺🌞💐
Happy to share some with you and I love it too. I went back and watched the trailer which made me want to wato you tootch the movie again. Pearls there alright and I can see why you use it often! I LOVED the Jack in the box toy for sure. oh and happy fun hump nature day to you too!
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Awww, thank you Mommy Nature! It was quite a HUMP of a day my friend! LOL 😉🐫🤩 Have a FANtabulous evening FUNyay Cindaaaaayyyyy!!!
Hugs and smooches! 🤗💖😘
You’re so welcome and now we slide and coast from here.. fingers crossed.. lol. Heading to bed and will read you soon.. You do the same my fun loving friend KYYYYM!! 💖🌈🌷
Awwww Cindy, you never cease to make me smile. You are truly a feel good, energetic, and optimistic soul! Glad to have you gracing me in my space! Yeah baby!!! 👏🏼😁💐🥰🍷
oh thanks for seeing that even in my grumpy states as well. 💖💖 Space is needed and I’ll always give you yours too!!!. 💖💖
Girlfriend, do your thing. We have the right to be grumpy from time to time. 🤨 So go ahead…and get your grumpy on. While you’re at it get your Dopey, Doc, Happy, Bashful, Sneezy and Sleepy on too!!! LOL 😜🤣😆😛😂 Smooches! 😘🥰😘
Totally dearest.. I think I’ve gottem out now..hahah i’m all of that and more dear.. 1💖💖
Well that’s two snaps and a circle, Miss Thang! You better work it girl!!! 🩱👒👗
hahahah there we go.. I’m on it. 🌈😎😎😘😘😘
oh I’m glad to hear that and sleep tight my friend .. That is such a kind compliment coming for you! big hugs!! 💖💖💖😎🤗🤗🤗
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A wonderful poem…that adds sweetness to the day and a cute cat helps to deliver a smile!❤️🤗
Oh thanks my friend, I appreciate that truly and a of each makes the day palatable along with your kind hearted comment! 💖 Thanks for the pause and smile! 💖💖
your energy, good vibes and creativity makes it easy to be kind! you are most welcome❤️🤗 and together we can share a smile🥳
awwww thanks a lot Tony. Very kind of you and I’m smiling right now as we speak! 💖💖🌈
kudos and it is boomerang,,,now I smile!
Delicious finale to your very meaningful poem, Cindy! 🙂 Ollie is gorgeous and looks regal in her new box! <3 I think it might be a bit too much if we opened all those boxes like it was Christmas, don't you? But I think I can tackle one at a time, with the possible exception of Pandora's box! Thank you for your lovely poem. Have a great "Hump Day!" <3
Oh yes a good note end on always Cheryl, I so agree. Awwww she thanks you and I think she does think she’s royalty. hahaha.
I totally agree! One box at a time is all I can handle as well and I’m doing exactly that at the moment. You’re soooo welcome and thank you truly for your generous kind comment!
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Oh, Cats are funny like that 😻 what an amazing Valentine’s gift 🥰
They soooo are and yes, she’s loving it. 💖💖😺😺
where turmoil courses
through hardened veins.
Moving…. slow as molasses,
and quicksand,
drowning in sorrow.
Such exquisite beautiful description of what it feels like to open some boxes of life – there is a certain care needed to go there and deal with it. So good to have chocolate to bring us smiles at all other times!! :)) Beautiful post Cindy.
that means a lot that those lines resonated with you Pragalbha. When I wrote the piece it was so descriptive of how I felt and yet when I went to post it, I actually changed those lines. I think it’s because it felt so raw and dark and yet that was the point. Some people don’t want to open those boxes but that is life, it is real and many times people just don’t so I thought how true of life and yet we both know life is about processing this stuff and moving forward. Funny how I even wanted to fix the point of my poem and make it pretty. But yes, there is always the sweetness of Chocolate..
Thanks so much for your comment! 💖💖
I am very grateful for those lines that you included Cindy, and you did it beautiuflly. I love the truth in it. After going for quite long with chocolates and smiles, I went thorugh a insane phase of relentlessly opening those dreaded boxes – the joy and freedom on the other side has been priceless! Chocolate actually tastes sweeter now 🙂 I relate to wanting to keep things pretty – that is always how a kind heart delivers truth 🙂 I agree with you, some people don’t want to open those boxes, I took my own sweet time to get there too. It is my pleaure and prviliege to engage _()_
Said so well my friend and happy now I did NOT delete them as truth can not be sugar coated that the only way is through but like you said we all take our own sweet time to go or not go and we are always in charge of that. For me, it’s not an option anymore. It’s a way of life and living in freedom and celebration of wherever I am. Always a pleasure!
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Now that’s a surprise 😃
Haven’t you ever seen a snake eat chocolate? 🤣🤣
Now I have 😬
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Loved this poem Cindy specially the ending 😋 Ollie looks adorable 😍
Oh I’m so glad you liked it Radhika, thanks so much. She really is.. 💖💖🌈
Brilliant!
Thanks so much Bridgette! 💖
Beautiful poem, expressed so wonderfully, Cindy. Indeed, pain is a part of life, just as pleasure is, we don’t get to choose one or the other, for they are synonymous with each other, yet we do get to choose how we respond, which, for me, is what your poem speaks to. A blissful write. And, YES, please pass the chocolate! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much Jeff. I know you know and often people don’t want to go there thus the lids go quickly back on and we eat, But… a day without chocolate is like a day without sunshine and I’ll take mine dark….. thank you!!!!!!! And truly appreciate your insight time.
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You’re welcome, Cindy! Always. Indeed, and agreed. Oh, yes, dark chocolate pleasure. Always my pleasure! 💖💖
kisses of dark chocolate to you always and thanks 💖💖
What a gorgeous poem Cindy. You are wonderful.
xoxo
Truly glad you like it Gabriella! 💖 Thanks my friend. a build up to the finish… ya know.. hahah ( feb 12th coming soon🌷💖🌈😎
I love it. And indeed February 12 is coming soon 🙂
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Awesome poem dear Cindy. ❤️❤️ Loved the chocolatey poem. 😃😃😃😃 And I am sure Ollie liked your gift.
Glad you enjoyed it Preeths. Happy to hear and she’s happy with the smallest of things. Thanks for always checking in dear friend! 💖
There’s always a risk with unwrapping the metaphorical boxes in our lives – I’m with you on pass the chocolates please! One of my favourites quotes from Forrest Gump and one that became an instant classic! Aww … Ollie looks supremely happy in her bed and of course there is no way you can deprive her of it! Happy Almost Valentine to you too, Cindy – have a very special day on the 14th and every day! ❤️🌻
A Perfrect Gift for U! Today! Absoloutely at no Cost, Non-taxable, Silent Peformance, Extremly Personal, Fully Returnable – it’s a SMILE from me. Enjoy & take care…
It sure is Annika and we’re not always ready to go there which is why we have so much addiction I believe. That is a good one and I have learned to pick a hole in the bottom of mine before i take one.. lol. 🤣 oh she is sooo happy is right. Hope to see you tomorrow for fun Fri-Yay with a song and the monday a valentine’s day poem. Thanks or your kind messsage! 💖🌈
Life’s Ollie moments are so precious. Happy Chocolate Day, Cindy.
You are sooo right Goff.. They are and she brings so much love! Happy chocolate day to you too Goff!
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Thanks, Cindy. Happy Friday.
You’re welcome… Happy Fun Fri-Yayyyy Goff!
Not sure if you saw my song with Jay from a couple of years ago, but it’s up again today for Valentine’s Day! 💖
Just popped over! 😍 Have Fun!
oh Yayyyy thanks a lot!!! xo you too 💖
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Cheers! 💖
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Loved the poem as always Cindy
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And btw Ollie is gorgeous!! 😍
Well she also looks a bit insecure.
Like “stay away from me!”
Oh thanks so much Maria! She is s sweetie.. …yeah… “don’t touch my box” 🤣🤣💖
Yeah lol!
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…Moving…. slow as molasses
Sending joy☺️🤍🕊hedy
Thanks dear Hedy! 💖💖
Yes, life is messy, but chocolatey too, a mixed bag of feelings. Loved the tasty end of the poem! And cute Ollie too. You’re great, Cindy 😊🤗💖
Soooo true KK and some never get to experience the richness of both where the taste is richer in the end.. Glad you enjoyed my poem and Ollie.. awww.. thank you so much. my heart is singing KK! 💖💖
My pleasure, Cindy! Really enjoyed your post 😊💖
Thrilled! 💖💖
Cindy, nicely done. I was told to beware of things in pretty boxes, not the brown paper ones. Or as Ziggy once said in a comic strip about a management presentation, “the nicer the presentation, the worse the news.” So, now I need to watch out for Pandora’s box in brown paper. Yes, pass the chocolate box, hopefully there are some dark chocolate ones left. Keith
Oh thanks dear Keith. You are so right. My sister wraps the best boxes and beauty on the outside but we’ve learned NEVER pick it cuz the box is better than what’s in it.. hahaha. I’m sending you so dark ones for a sweet day my friend! 💖💖🌈
Fabulous, Cindy! Among your many accomplishments you can proudly list ‘poetess’! 🎁
Thank you Dearest Nancy. That is very dear of you!🙏 💖💖🌈
Cat in a box. Never fails.
Yeah that’s true…
Hi Karen!
soooo true..
How are you dear?
It’s been awhile.. so happy to see you here.
Are you still writing?
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Aww.. Such a beautiful chocolatey poem Cindy and Ollie is definitely the cherry on top, such a cutie. 😍❤️
Thanks so much Dearest Daphny and you are soooo right.. now I want an ice cream sundae.. lol 💖💖🤣
Ooo.. Even I want it, seriously craving it now since you mentioned it. 😅
You’re most welcome Cindy! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I’ve been putting dark chocolate in my morning yogurt with nuts.. hahaha. 💖💖 🤣
That sounds yummy, the chocolate part, sadly I can’t eat nuts. 🙄 I need to go get some tomorrow. 😂
it is.. let’s see.. you can add cereal.. enjoy 💖💖💖🤣
That is not a bad idea. 😅😂
but honestly chocolate straight up is best!
I agree with you 100%, no arguments there.
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Hi Cindy
I like the way connected the box theme in so many different ways and fit it together so well!
Super cool!
And Ollie is adorable – we never had cats (family allergies) so I extra enjoy some of the car shares 😉
So glad you liked that Yvette.
It was definitely a cathartic write!
She really is like a mascot around here and like a dog. Sorry on the pet department but glad you like the pictures for a cat fix. 💖💖💖🌈
Ollie reminds me of that saying “home is where the heart lives”
My home is like a little “box” , but it’s a homely and comfortable “box” , full of memories and rhymes… and the lid of “box” is always open …🏡😊🌏🎶
https://youtu.be/GpcAgPmQqE0
Hi Ivor,
You’ve been in spam. I wondered where you have been and here you are.. Yay..
she is saying that and she is so happy there. I’ll check out the YouTube thanks.
Thanks so much for visiting! 💖
A great poem, Cindy. A great metaphor of our time! As you show the gifts life sometimes presents are not what they appear on the outside.
Thank you so much Dwight. It’s so true. Life is full of surprises 💖
You are welcome, Cindy!
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Every princess, needs to be pampered. You can put her in a box, but she will always stand out, with her pretty bows! Blessings!
Isn’t that the truth..Blessing of love to you! 💖
Ollie looks so happy in her box. She must be a special cat. I didn’t think cats would like baths
I know she soooo is. She really is.. she was sick when she came so I had to bath her twice a day.. just shows our formative years are so important. 💖 Thanks xo
Cindy you are excellent with your poems. Loved it. The picture too is perfect and the ending is so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Oh thank you so much Kamal. I’m truly happy to hear that as they just fly out of me and I so much am surprised at how much I love it. Here’s some chocolate for you for being so sweet!
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Thanks my beautiful friend Cindy. Would love to eat chocolates with you. Lots of love and blessings. Always welcome 💞💞💞
Oh you are a gem of a friend as well!! Sounds Yummy!!!! i would love it too!!!!💖💖
Thanks a lot dear 💞💞💞♥️😊♥️ happy weekend
You’re most welcome and you do the same-:)❤️💕
Thanks 👍🏼👍🏼
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Great write and you went deep into the boxes and saw that some did not reveal everything… My cats Love boxes for beds too…over anything..As thy sleep on my bed.., my poor bed looks like a cardboard slumlord’s dream… What we sacrifice for our felines!!
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Much Karima! You are so right and sometimes it seems easier but the ore’s generally a Puri e to pay. Oh sweet… you have spoiled kitties too! Hahaha! That’s funny.. mine looks thes same! 😂😊❤️
What a cool piece, and that last stanza was such a surprise! Loved it (and now I’m craving chocolate!) 😀
So happy to hear this Mike.. thanks so much. I liked that part too. Glad it resonated! I eat it almost everyday,,, hahahaha!💖💖
Gorgeous song and collaboration, my fabulous Cindy. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
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So glad you liked it my dearest Gabriela!
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I will and you too..
I’ll see you soon
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I love it hon. Take your time. Huge hugs.
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will do.. not sure you’re up yet 10 a.m. is what you usually do. 💖💖
I so love how the imagery becomes more powerful due to its seasonal nature, but the fine last lines have me smiling! Perfection.