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Music To My Ears

We've shared a bed for so many happy years I've gotten accustomed to sleeping by your side; as a couple, we've shared both smiles and tears. Having spent most of my life tethered to your heart, I've found peace of mind lying next to you; in all those years, we've never slept apart. The best part of my day is cuddling with you at night; but there are times when your breathing is so shallow I fear you've died, and I check if you're all right. I reach over and ever so gently shake you, and when you react, I feel so relieved that my nightmare has not come true. Love has kept us together for more than fifty years and every night before I sleep, I listen for your snore; a reassuring purring that is music to my ears.

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Date: 2/18/2019 2:37:00 PM
haha, the snoring. My husband will never say THAT is music to his ears!! You are such a sweetie to think of this, Emile. Congrats for your win.
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Date: 2/18/2019 7:56:00 PM
Thanks so much Andrea, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Date: 2/17/2019 12:52:00 PM
- Congratulations on your great 2nd place in the contest, Emile :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 2/17/2019 2:29:00 PM
Thanks Sunshine, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Date: 2/16/2019 11:51:00 AM
Congrats on your win, Emile. Surprising and delightful turn.
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Date: 2/16/2019 2:19:00 PM
Thanks Line, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Date: 2/16/2019 9:08:00 AM
A beautiful poem Emile.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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Emile Pinet
Date: 2/16/2019 2:19:00 PM
Thanks Silent One, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Date: 2/14/2019 5:32:00 PM
That is so sweet... :)
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Emile Pinet
Date: 2/15/2019 8:31:00 AM
Thanks P.S., I appreciate it my friend, Emile.

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