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This was for keeps for all we knew so far away so long ago I really fell in love with you before you played the second show White lace and grace and promises Beguile? Belong? Betroth? Beseech? it's best to do what momma says so very close so out of reach The moment when the slight girl sings that lovely voice like scented smoke like chocolate and cello strings like molten gold or burnished oak I know I've wasted too much time the one thing that's in short supply there'll never be another rhyme and stars won't fall down from the sky I tell myself I'm feeling old there's nothing I can do about it and what I've garnered unconsoled of love is how to live without it Why must our loved ones disappear? Oh won't you say what laid you low? I know that you're not really here it's just that worn-out radio

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Date: 3/7/2017 5:30:00 AM
She is your metaphor for all that we lose in our lives, and grief for. I know I am young, but I have so much loss and grief and pain in my life. Enough for a lifetime, so yes, that, plus missing her wonderful voice that, yes, I know and yes I knew who you were talking about.
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Date: 2/26/2017 8:34:00 PM
Oh yeah, Michael. But wow - you're onto the sad stuff tonight.... ; )
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Michael Coy
Date: 2/26/2017 11:31:00 PM
Right, Doug - but I find it goes in phases. I really am grateful for your appreciation.
Date: 2/26/2017 3:41:00 PM
She had an unmistakable voice and left us way too soon. I still listen to their music occasionally. Nice tribute, Michael:)
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Michael Coy
Date: 2/26/2017 3:43:00 PM
Thank you, Daniel, for your generous words. Yes, she was irreplaceable.

Book: Shattered Sighs