This simple verse is for an unnamed blogger friend dealing with lost love.
Bridge of Broken Dreams
Going to the Bridge of Broken Dreams
to dump your caresses in the river
cause it’s so painful to remember
how easily you forgot me
On a mountain I’ll dig the deepest grave
for the crate of empty vows you made
perhaps for you they meant nothing
so buried treasures they’ll be
On the highest cliff I will be standing
When my heart and I finally agree
To toss your photos in the ocean
’til currents drown your memory
Stunning!
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Thanks. I wouldn’t say stunning, but thanks so much sweetie. You are too kind. Hope you and yours are well.
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Whether or not it is stunning completely depends on ones personal experiences, doesn’t it? 🙂
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You got me on that one. I hope my friend appreciates it.
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Me too. 🙂
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Thanks
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Beautiful. Love the metaphors you used. I’m sorry for your friend, lost love is as painful as a death.
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Yes, it is painful. Thanks Meg. I appreciate it.
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Oh my :((((((((((((((((((( This hurt so much
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Aw, thanks for stopping by to read and comment. I really appreciate it. You have a wonderful day.
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There are various tragedies in life. The perceived pain experienced by the breakup of a relationship can far exceed any physical pain. Physical pain in some manner heals itself. Emotional pain can grow like a tumor with the passing of time.
I wish your friend the ability to find new areas in life where emotional focus can be re-directed allowing the past to remain there, while pursuing the joys in a happier future.
This writing should help begin the journey. You’re a good person.
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Thank you. Your comments assure me I have been on the right track as I try to help her recover. I’ve suggested using her blog and writing to create the start of a new life. Thanks for your wonderful support.
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Since you denied it once, I’m going to second the opinion of missameliaandsir: This piece is indeed stunning. Now we win! 🙂
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The two of you are making me blush. I started writing poetry recently. And I read so much wonderful prose by so many writers I admire, I am very hard on myself. Thanks for your kind words. I appreciate it.
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There’s so much beauty in simplicity. This is a wonderful poem. I’m sorry you’re hurting though. I hope the pain fades quickly.
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Thanks for stopping by to read and comment. I wrote it for a blogger friend who is hurting. She can’t seem to shake away her pain. Thanks for your good thoughts. Have a wonderful day.
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so buried treasures they’ll be, I will live with the memories 🙂 sometimes forgetting is hard. 🙂
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Aw, thanks for your comments. It can be very hard. I hope my friend recovers soon. Thanks for stopping by to read. Have a great day.
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you too :), you are welcome!!
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bellissimo!
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Gracias.
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I suppose that’s one way to get closure…
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I tried to avoid the shovel and the shotgun approach. Although I do love to watch Investigative Discovery. Thanks for reading.
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Ha, yes, I’ve only tried that approach once…not worth the effort!
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lol
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Very intense , sad and beautiful ….love , megxxx
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Thanks for saying that. Wrote it for someone who is hurting. Thanks for stopping by to read. Have a wonderful day.
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I’m reminded of one of my favourite films; The Piano.
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Oh, yeah, I love that movie. Have to see it again. Thanks for stopping by to read. Have a great day.
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It’s incredibly sensual and yet so tragic. I’ll be watching that over the festive period .
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Me too. Thanks for reminding me. Of course, I have to watch “It’s A Wonderful Life” during this time of year.
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Ooooo. Little moment. It’s there at the top of my pile. I’m planning on having a whole day whereby I shall indulge myself with movies, home baked goodness and my jim jams.
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Nice plans. I need to do that myself. Hot chocolate, and a nice movie marathon. Stay under a warm blanket. Maybe I can do it on Sunday. Thanks
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Yay. Which of us will have watched ‘that movie,’ first? Make sure you have a good shot of cream in it and some grated chocolate for the topping.
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lol I will
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Dealing with a lost love is hard and painful. Only time will…. But your poetry is beautiful. I hope it will help your friend. Anyway, the last line is so gorgeous – ’til currents drown your memory
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Aw, Monica thank you for your sweet comment. Lost love is very painful. I hope you never experience it, but it is a fact of life. I wish you a happy day full of poetry and beauty.
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Unfortunately, I already experienced it. Anyway, thanks for your kind words!
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Sorry to hear that. One day when you least expect it, someone who appreciates you will come along. That is what you deserve. Take care.
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I will, thanks 🙂
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Beautiful! I’ll remember to let you know the next time I’m going through something rough! lol
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Haha. I don’t want to write anything sad for such a positive and inspiring person. Need something uplifting for you. Let’s see if something perculates in my crazy head. Thanks for stopping by to read. Have a great day.
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You too 🙂
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Great piece
So many great images
A real keeper
As always Sheldon
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Thanks Sheldon. I appreciate it. Have a good one.
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Powerful imagery.
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Thanks for saying that. I am happy you stopped by to read. Have a wonderful day.
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My pleasure! Same to you!
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Beautifully crafted…..sensitively sweet…though tinged with sadness. 🙂
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Thanks so much. Lost love can be difficult. I am glad you appreciated it. Thanks for stopping by.
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This is beautifully written Andrew.
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Thanks you so much for your kind words. I appreciate it. I hope you are doing well. I will stop by to visit.
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You are most welcome. A pleasure to read you. I am well thank you and hope you are too.
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Yes I am. Thanks.
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Good. Smiles.
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A lovely pen to write for you friend. Beautiful..
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Thank you. After so many years of marriage her husband decided to get a younger spouse. Doesn’t seem fair after a woman sacrifices her life, dreams, and body to bear children.
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No it doesn’t seem fair at all. You’re a kind man.
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Thanks for saying that.
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My pleasure.
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The pain caused by the empty vows would be best ameliorated when memories are tossed with the photos in the ocean. Nicely penned.
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Thanks so much. And thanks for stopping by to read.
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The person you wrote this for, sounds as sad as I am. Too bad there are so many of us.
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lol It was for you my dear. I promised you one.
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This was beautifully poignant and sad. Nothing hurts quite as much as lost love.
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Yeah. My firend liked it so I am really happy.
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Beautiful poem and word choice 🙂
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Thanks. And thanks for stopping by to read. Have a great day.
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Aaww…incredible…
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Thanks for stopping by to read. I appreciate it. Have a good one.
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They Say, “It’s better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all.”
I wish that your friend forgive, forget and move on in life. It’s damn hard I know but…Life has to go on. People Die and leave forever, Nobody dies with them. We have to learn to live in peace with our grief and try to live our life on our terms.
Why waste your precious time on people who don’t deserve that? instead give yourself a chance and explore new horizon….All the best to the Friend in grief.
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Thank you for your thoughtful comments. Why waste our limited time on people that don’t appreciate us? So true. Thank you so much. Have a wonderful day/evening.
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You too have a wonderful day 🙂
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Thanks
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Such a sad but beautiful poem. You managed to offer us a rocking cradle of sadness. May the smiles resurface sooner than later on the face of your friend!
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Thank you for your kind thoughts. Even your comments are poetic. “rocking cradle of sadness.” Do you ever shut down the creative juices? lol
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Reblogged this on Ancien Hippie.
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Aw thanks so much. I appreciate it. Have a great weekend.
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It’s so lovely how you dedicated this poem to someone.
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Thank you for saying that. It is a blogger friend dealing with this loss. She was happy. Thanks for stopping by. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
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Simply beautiful.. That will make your friend smile
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Thanks for saying that. She loved it and decided to start taking steps to change her life. If nothing else, at least I accomplished that. Thanks for stopping by to read. Have a wonderful weekend.
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That is so great 😀
And you accomplished much more that
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Thanks
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And it did.
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Thanks for saying that. Ijust peeked at my blog. Busy writing a report for my daughter. I hope you are well.
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Hanging in. Got a double session on Monday. Yikes!
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You will be fine. You are a tough cookie
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That is wonderful
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Powerful and bittersweet. I hope your friend is able to move through the pain so that she can come out on the other side being strengthened and confident of her worth.
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Thanks. She is finally taking the steps to heal herself. Thanks for stopping by to read and comment, and offer your kind words. Have a wonderful weekend.
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Glad to hear she’s working through the healing process. You have a great weekend as well.
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Thanks
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So hard to grasp that the end is final, yet you can’t move on until you do. And you haven’t lived a full life unless you’ve encountered this situation. A poignant poem.
I threw his class ring in the ocean. Many decades later, so glad we didn’t try to make it last, but I will always remember the devastation I felt throwing that ring into the waves. Couldn’t even see it wash away, though I know it did. Your poem captures it.
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Smile. Yeah, you haven’t expereicned life until you feel heartbreak. Sad but true. Sometimes it takes something as symbolic as tossing away a momento to help us understand the end is here. It is a difficult subject for all. Dwelling on this loss means wasting more time than you have already wasted. Thanks for contributing to this post. I really appreciate it & I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful weekend.
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I feel slightly gutted after reading that. I mean that in the best way possible.
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Sorry and thanks. Just a symbolic way of saying we have to end this period of suffering for someone who choses not to be with us. Thanks for stopping by to read. Like always, I appreciate your comments. Have a good one.
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Poignant and beautiful!!!
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THanks so much for saying that. And thanks for stopping by to read and comment. Have a great day.
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Beautiful and poignant. Your last line is just…perfection.
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Thank you for saying that. Happy that you liked it. And thanks for stopping by to read. Have a wonderful weekend.
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Beautiful lines, and very heartfelt too. Hope your friend found the strength to move on!
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Actually she did this week. And I am so happy for her. Thanks for stopping by to red and comment. I appreciate it. Have a great day.
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You too. 🙂
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Thanks for the follow. I am in the middle of a project, but I will stop by your blog later. Nice to meet you. -Andrew
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A pleasure for me to follow you.
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Thanks
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Oh, and all the best for your project!
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Thanks
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hey d lonely author!!u too r so much emotional.u know dt ur n me blessings or from kindness of god have saved our dear bloggerBeparvaah d nice n sobber natured person. now he is weak after treatment.soon he will come on his blog.ur poem is inspired me n motivate to write dis dt u r a nice n kind guy.ur poem is a mirror of ur kindness. thanks n more thanks.dua karo ki vo jaldi hi hamaare beech me aa jaaye.amen.
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Thank you., I am happy he feel better. I wish him a quick recovery. And to you I wish health, happiness, peace, and love.
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today is become a special n lovely day coz of u n our beparvaah.u know from morning to dis time he is talking with me .u r most welcome n a lot of thanks.
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Blessing to both of you
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aapko bhi.
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today is become special n lovely day of my life coz of u n our beparvaah.u r most welcome n a lot of thanks.
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Thank you so much for the reblog. I am flattered. Have a good day my friend.
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Nice one Andrew posted here as a featured post my friend have a nice weekend https://thelonelyauthorblog.wordpress.com/2015/12/10/bridge-of-broken-dreams/
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FEATURED: Bridge of Broken Dreams | ‘ Ace Friends News ‘
https://acefriendsnews.wordpress.com/2015/12/12/featured-bridge-of-broken-dreams/
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Hi :)I’ve nominated you for the 3 days 3 quotes challenge. If you do accept the challenge the rules could be found at https://perfectthedays.wordpress.com/2015/12/13/3-days-3-quotes-challenge-day-3/
Have fun!
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Sorry, my friend. I am so busy trying to market my unpublished books I don’t participate in challenges or awards. I hope you understand. Thanks for thinking of me. I hope you have a wonderful day.
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I understand and it’s completely fine. Hope you have a wonderful day too 🙂
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Thanks
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Brilliance ….the poignancy..the friction in it…..loved it 🙂
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I am happy that you like it. Thank you for stopping by to read. I appreciate it. Have a good day.
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pleasure 🙂
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So much emotion. Nice job.
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Thank for reading.
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Wow, the feels… Painful yet beautiful scribe…
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Aw, thanks. And thanks for stopping by to read.
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A piece I completely embrace with my cynical skepticism.
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omg Wrote it for a friend who is having a hard time letting go. Thanks for reading it.
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You told me to start with poetry. Now I cannot stop …
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lol Then, find my first “For So Long.”
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Perfection💔
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Aw thanks.
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Beautifuly and excellently written !!!
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Thank you so much for reading.
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