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A Slob of the First Order

He never closes a door, or a drawer. Dirty socks, candy wrappers, abandoned on the floor. Tools, left lying where he used them. Muddy footprints, leading into the kitchen. Crumbs everywhere on floors, tables, chairs- leavings of a snackaholic. But he has a heart as big as Texas. When trouble comes, he's in my corner. He carries the groceries and massages my aching back. Even after fifty years, he still pulls out my chair, if only in public. On valentine's day, he penned a love poem. Yesterday, he brought me a rose from the garden.

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Date: 5/5/2014 7:53:00 AM
You have penned the truth of a lasting love. Overlook the little annoyances and focus on the moments that last forever.
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Date: 4/21/2014 7:03:00 AM
I could over look the dirty socks / Scattered on the crusty floor / If you would tell me that you love me/ With a poem, nothing more. Well, a massage and rose are alway welcome. Nice write Cona, straight from the heart.
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Cona Adams
Date: 4/22/2014 6:25:00 AM
Thanks, Jerry.

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