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Finer Things

It's funny the simple pleasures recounted in life all manner of wonders reminisced I'll miss most.. though list grows shorter with each passing day thoughts align in proper time as desires sway storm bent trees, sunsets, a child's laughter, and chicken salad on toast. To be true others may find want of finer things. fancying first class flight or latest in 'lectric cars, refined tastes in Nanterre brioche or imported caviars yet never replace good company a heart brings. As winter closes, and spring finds its way home, eternally grateful for all new pleasures won give thanks warm day's return in rising and setting sun yet alone, to bygone days my thoughts may roam. Yeah, there'll always be chicken salad and sunsets.. perhaps a slice of keylime pie or two. When I look back to a wonderful past, what I'll miss most is you.

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Date: 3/15/2023 6:54:00 AM
This is special. Very nice to read today Richard :)
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Date: 3/11/2023 9:35:00 AM
I agree, for me the finer things in life are those simple moments shared with those you love, like chicken salad and sunsets :)
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Date: 3/9/2023 10:18:00 AM
I remember you. Quite a while ago though. Should underline you and put in Caps. IS YOU.
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Date: 3/6/2023 8:16:00 AM
Gently calming and sweet write. :)
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Date: 3/5/2023 8:47:00 PM
simple appreciation for life's everyday pleasures makes this piece satisfying to read and enjoy. That ending I didn't see coming! Which made me catch my breath with the impact of it. Wonderful work.
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Date: 3/5/2023 6:06:00 PM
Happy memories of the simple things of life in the past are heartwarming and cannot be bought. Memories also bring loved ones who are no longer with us closer. Sad but beautifully expressed. A lovely rhyme. Take care, Old Duck
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Date: 3/5/2023 8:58:00 AM
I love this … the nuances in time , the simple memories. These things cannot be bought. They are the things that bring a smile to my face . You have done a beautiful job of articulating them in such a loving way . The ending pulls at my heart . Thanks for this dear Quoth ! Susan :)
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