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The End of Donna

My first cousin Donna now belongs to eternity She went to live in England and Ireland Married an Irishman and had two nice boys She could not keep herself away from the siren lure of drugs Last time I saw her she was puffing on reefers like there was no tomorrow I am not really one to talk have indulged in illegal smiles in my youth Yet, I live She was a writer and an Anglophile She said she didn't like kosher food Well, I think it is usually delicous Still, I wiage 63 ll miss the wild child Donna -

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Date: 7/3/2018 1:31:00 PM
Thanks for letting me know about your story and it was written long before you took ill. are feeling any better?
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Date: 6/30/2018 7:56:00 PM
Sorry for your loss, Matt, and so sorry you have had bad health lately. Soupmail.
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Date: 6/28/2018 6:13:00 AM
Matthew.. I enjoyed reading your work this morning. Always nice to check out creative lines with a cup of coffee!
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