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A Stranger Called The first time, she was angry. I have no idea why. Was there a reason to be had, or did she just make it up? Some times, that happens. We don’t talk about that… much. I am lost today, wandering about. There is a nagging feeling I can not erase. I have eaten and taken aspirins.. Still it persists… a thing forgotten, likely missed. Perhaps not important, Until the fire trucks arrive. Then, we may need to remember, what was necessary, to. (too late) Stop for flowers at the Depot, the colors brighten the moment. It does not last, but it was an effort to jump start… Some thing. (me) Home again, no one is there. The kids are gone. They have left. (grown up) My dog is glad to see me. She is great. It is my birthday.

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Date: 11/10/2019 3:41:00 AM
Life is so wonderful when a dog is there to welcome you home!
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Ann Foster
Date: 11/10/2019 10:04:00 AM
God was smiling when he made the dog... he knew.... we needed them... they lift us... and make us laugh.... hugs Ann
Date: 11/9/2019 9:07:00 PM
happy belated birthday, this courtesy ts735b (alias matthew scott harris) alternately binary coded as love2contra@aol.com - about 5 other America Online screen names as well. such kudos regarding my most recent poem (Wood burning stove weather) begged communication 2 placate future (or perhaps pluperfect) regret. the story of mein kampf, a chap who misses his 2 grown daughters, and accepts how besmirched genetic flaws unwittingly he bestowed. how grateful ye boosted an oft times sagging psyche.
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Date: 11/9/2019 10:58:00 PM
You are ever welcome. I enjoyed the write, and thought it very on target. Thank you for your kind comments on this one as well. Prayers for your day. Never worry or concern over genetic "flaws", they often are the marker of progress forward the right direction, found at a later date, by those looking backwards, that should have looked forward the whole time. Ann

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