After my Cup of Ambition

The last few days have been tough
with the weight of life getting heavy
and hearing that the world lost one of the
most special and kindest entertainers to ever
live, she gave so much of herself, her wealth,
her words, and her heart throughout her life
You will be missed, Dolly Parton!
You left the world a better place than you found it,
you touched more lives than you could count,
you gave the world your beautiful words and 
you gave ME the desire to be a better person, 
AFTER my cup of Ambition, that is!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Rodrigues Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Sweet tribute! One of our contemporaries. 🙏😢
Hassall Avatar
August 29, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Thanks, Kim!
One Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 7:12 AM
What a great lady and singer she was.. the world is at a loss without her... Great tribute.
Hassall Avatar
August 28, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Thanks, Silent One!
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