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Annie’s Song

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Slushy doesn't come naturally to me

I certainty think twice about going public with it.

But it's Annie's birthday on the 20th July...

it's been a bitch of a year, but she's still here.

I used AI (kill me now) to set this to music for her...

The results were astounding and frightening in

equal measure.

Update...

Finally got the mp3 malarkey to function, so mp3 attached.

No, that's not me singing.... it's, effectively, a robot!

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Can I find the words to say, just what you mean to me today And what you’ve meant to me, throughout these forty years gone by We first met at that meet n greet, a low brick wall became our seat And then you seemed to find me sweet and my heart skipped a beat We lived so many miles apart; each inch a mile in my heart But I’d have walked or stole a horse and cart And letters, phone calls, weekend drives, sealed a bond in our two lives A hundred miles would not keep us apart I’m no Keats, I’m no Shelly; I’m no poet off the tele So let me say a few words in a quite straightforward way I love you okay And I love you more with every passing day For we were always meant to be, it’s in the stars, our destiny It’s me for you and you for me… eternally I know this is true… My heart beats just for you And so today, my birthday girl, who still has my heart in a whirl Without you my whole life would soon unfurl I love you, you see… Anne, I hope that you can see That there’s no way you can rid yourself of me I’m no Keats, I’m no Shelly; I’m no poet off the tele So let me say a few words in a quite straightforward way I love you okay And I love you more with every passing day

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 7/21/2025 5:25:00 PM

what beautifully written words and feelings. Your gratitude and love for your wife is heartwarming. She's lucky to have you and your words. Romantic poem. Hope her bday was grand.

Deb M

Date: 7/21/2025 3:01:00 AM

Oh Terry your Annie is so loved by you and deservedly so as she sounds just lovely. I know it has been a hard time for you both of late….l hope things are heading in more positive direction now. I hope she had a great b’day ( her birthday is two days after mine) l would love to meet you and Annie it would be great fun l do believe! Beautiful poem! Debx

Terry Flood
Date: 7/22/2025 5:03:00 PM

Don’t you just hate it when you type a long reply and Soup says it’s too long. My usual hack wouldn’t work, so, regrets, I’ll just say thanks so much, Deb. Annie was well chuffed. Your birthday is the same day as my sister’s. Me 6 July, Sister and you 18 July, Annie 20 July… so we’re all crabs then

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 7/20/2025 10:35:00 AM

That’s beautiful Terry, your wife is sure to love and treasure these loving words… Beryl

Terry Flood
Date: 7/20/2025 1:44:00 PM

Thankyou, Beryl… she was nigh on struck dumb… I think that was a good sign ;-)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/19/2025 11:00:00 PM

A beautiful tribute Terry, she's one lucky girl to have a you as an amazing husband. Hope she has a lovely birthday. Tom

Terry Flood
Date: 7/20/2025 1:46:00 PM

Thanks, Tom. Her first ever love song and her first ever ‘birthday girl’ balloon… I scored a double top today… she was chuffed as nuts ;-)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/19/2025 9:14:00 PM

Your love shines through every stanza, Terry. May the love increase. ~ Gershon

Terry Flood
Date: 7/20/2025 1:49:00 PM

Thanks, GW. Annie’s been through the mill this year, so it’s nice to find I can still surprise her. ;-)

Bill Baker

Date: 7/19/2025 6:49:00 PM

Straight forward and quite romantic Terry. I liked it. Bill

Terry Flood
Date: 7/20/2025 1:55:00 PM

Thanks, Bill. Funny how the poem looks a bit ‘jagged’ but the music that the robots made with it flowed surprisingly well. Glad you enjoyed. Terry

Lin Lane

Date: 7/19/2025 5:48:00 PM

No greater gift could you offer her. You already gave her your heart. ;-)

Terry Flood
Date: 7/20/2025 1:59:00 PM

Thanks, Lin. Annie was struck dumb for a few seconds, but she was well chuffed.