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Wallpaper : lights, city, cityscape, night, skyline, skyscraper, USA ...

("Downtown Dallas, Texas," image courtesy of wallhere.com) Bill worked as an accountant in the 'green light building,' to the far left; I worked as a paralegal in the spired building across the street.)

Although hubby and I don't live close to downtown Dallas, we sometimes have occasion to venture 60 miles south down the freeway taking the exit we took many years ago when we both worked in downtown "Big D." Such was the case a couple of weeks ago. We arrived just before dusk, parked our car, and watched as a dark blue enveloped our beloved birthplace. In the hush of deepening blue, evening comes to the city, ever lit, ever awake, ever with pulsing heart.
bright lights have fallen again on the dark haphazard city

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Date: 5/11/2024 3:56:00 PM
A breathtaking image and poem, I am sure it's so romantic for both of you, to visit
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/12/2024 4:53:00 AM
you're right, Paige. Always refreshing to visit our old stompin' grounds. have a lovely day, Sara
Date: 5/10/2024 2:34:00 AM
It is good that you love your birthplace. I too have changed my birthplace., but corruption has spoilt everywhere, where gardens are destroyed to make way for tall apartments.
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/10/2024 3:41:00 AM
oh, how sad....population growth and modernization has created a massive need for all types of apartments. I appreciate your visit and remarks. Enjoy your day, Sara
Date: 5/9/2024 6:25:00 PM
This monoku told a lot. I guess Texas has built up a bit since John Wayne left. I enjoyed the imsge.
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/10/2024 3:40:00 AM
thanks, Hilda...yes major metropolitan cities have drastically changed...they're much like urbanized areas across the globe..have a pleasant day, hugs, Sara

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