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You Didn'T Have To

Yours was the caring face Staring back at me, Someone to look up to ... When you didn't have to be Always brave, always strong And so inspiring to me, Encouraging all along ... When you didn't have to be I'm grateful that you Are still there for me, Someone to lean on ... When you didn't have to be An artist, a mother And a cousin to me ... More like a big sister When you didn't have to be

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Susan Ashley

Date: 6/18/2022 9:42:00 PM

Dear Kelly, humble appreciation spills from your tender pen so softly and beautifully. The repetition of your verse: “when you didn’t have to be” serves to strengthen your sense of gratitude that deeply touches the reader. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/21/2022 10:27:00 AM

Thank you Susan. I very much appreciate your kind comments.