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i have it here for safekeeping the epitome of your life’s work the crown jewel the holy grail a little butterfly barely a teenager the first workshop project held in your hands sanded caressed polished for hours and hours dedication focus and determination you had a vision to transform a lifeless piece of wood into the silky smooth finish with devotion drive ambition passion it’s only a butterfly i think not you gave it life it’s got soul a flavor of eternity instilling the qualities of how you lived your life this butterfly lives on Read on air by invitation ~ May 12, 2021 'WORDS & MUSIC' AP: Honorable Mention 2021 Posted on December 14, 2020

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Date: 12/16/2020 10:42:00 AM
How beautiful Line that you have Dennis' carved butterfly, something as you say he held and made all those years ago ~ a cherished memory indeed. Take care my friend with love and hugs Ann xx
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Line Gauthier
Date: 12/16/2020 10:53:00 AM
Absolutely, Ann. It is so very special to me ~
Date: 12/14/2020 8:24:00 PM
Sweet memory, carved in eternity. Write on, my friend! :)
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Line Gauthier
Date: 12/15/2020 5:27:00 AM
Thank you very much, Gershon ~
Date: 12/14/2020 8:00:00 PM
Lovely writing and butterfly :) The M U S E is sparkling within them both. God bless you
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Line Gauthier
Date: 12/15/2020 5:37:00 AM
thank you very much, Gina.

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