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Should you ask did I prepare I believe I did, I’d say; follow, and I’ll see you there. I’ve had a life, have an heir, left no debts for him to pay; should you ask. Did I prepare? I have booked my favored chair; it will be a cabaret! Follow, and I’ll see you there. I’ve said a gentle prayer; looked inside, and it’s ok; should you ask, did I prepare? Though it seems it’s hard to bear, they’ll be a time when you may follow, and I’ll see you there. Do not worry dear; I e’er thought about it every day, should you ask, did I prepare? Follow and I’ll see you there.

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Date: 12/22/2023 12:08:00 PM
So tender, Terry. The structure of the villanelle really emphasizes the ritual of thought and preparation - being aware and alert. Nicely done! Best wishes to you for a win! Happy Christmas. Blessings of joy to you
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Terry Miller
Date: 1/5/2024 9:35:00 AM
Thank you Sam, and a Happy New Year to you and yours
Date: 12/17/2023 5:41:00 AM
You did a fantastic job in writing this villanelle, Terry.
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Terry Miller
Date: 1/5/2024 9:35:00 AM
Thank you Lin
Date: 12/16/2023 5:25:00 AM
Beautiful imagery, Terry, your spirit flows in your words in this Villanelle. Thank you for your comment on my page. May you have a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year my friend.
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Terry Miller
Date: 1/5/2024 9:36:00 AM
Thank you so much for your kind words, a Happy New Year to you!
Date: 12/15/2023 12:15:00 PM
Well if there is no war, corruption, greed, hate, murders and mankind destroying the planet, you'll see me there too. Enjoy your weekend Terry. Tom
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Terry Miller
Date: 12/16/2023 3:36:00 AM
Thank you Tom, enjoy your weekend also my friend
Date: 12/15/2023 12:14:00 PM
This has an air of sadness but expressed beautifully
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Terry Miller
Date: 12/16/2023 3:37:00 AM
It is a little sad, it just came out that way, some just do. Thank you for your kind comment, have a great weekend

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