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We All Babied Her

She was a delicate being. Things bothered her more than most. She walked off more jobs than we care to count. There were eight of us when she was born. She was our baby, our princess, our doll. We all babied her, some of us fought over Who would carry her to Kindergarten. When she fell on hard times, We pitched in and paid her Rent, and her utilities, for A couple of years. We helped her a lot, Because that is what big Brothers and sisters do. She is forty-two now. Still living at home. She can’t keep a job. Can’t get along with others. We cannot figure out why.

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Date: 5/30/2018 8:01:00 PM
I love the personal peeks into your life, Caren, (fiction maybe? but it sure feels real..) and your deep, delicate introspection. Your poetry has a way of grabbing my attention and holding me captive - and I like it! :))) I'm not familiar with this poetry form but your poem is intimate and excellent! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 6/1/2018 11:15:00 AM
Thank you Susan; it is written in honor of someone I know well.

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