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Capital Adventure

Cheers in the Cali capital without capital A year began in the pits of a fool – total! Paid the taxman to pursue an old dream Into a 3rd world I tossed seeds to cream... The rain poured as death took an adored Alas uncle, twas haste that left me gored! Life grew in humid brew as Covid stewed… And a harvest success went isolated blue! Deeper than the lily pond I dug the fathoms Viewed the past, to taste real bitter venoms Endured more than needed; a dimmed sight Notes of the misadventure flew on the flight... Touched down mid-July, with a searing relief Under smoky skies a work boom eased grief Rest came with loans paid, before November Ended a year thankful for good remembered! (1/1/21: To hell and back in a year – goodbye 2020)

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Date: 1/19/2021 12:45:00 AM
It's amazing how we survive way more than we think that we can. Enjoyed.
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Susan Woodrow
Date: 1/19/2021 9:30:00 AM
yes...sure makes you know who your true friends and 'family' are too when you find yourself in a capital mess .. glad you liked it :)
Date: 1/3/2021 12:46:00 PM
God doesn’t give you what you can’t handle. Nice one, Sue, and happy new year :)
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Susan Woodrow
Date: 1/3/2021 1:32:00 PM
not sure I believe that Akkina cos there are too many starving and war-scarred children....my choices and stubborn tendencies led me to a path that was more difficult than it need've been but most's resolved for now - certainly had me scrambling for a while though, whew! Bracing for the next curve ball but this time around, I won't be compromising with anyone but me, myself and I lol :) Happy New year to you...
Date: 1/3/2021 12:11:00 AM
a baptism by fire ... what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. This too shall pass? The test comes in waves - and I'm not talkin' Covid. Happy New Year Woodrow, may it be a calm and easy one for you. Leanne
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Susan Woodrow
Date: 1/3/2021 9:41:00 AM
true...Covid was the least of my worries last year ... thank you, yeah, I wouldn't mind a short break :)

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