Moonlight Through My Window
Moonlight slipped through my window
highlighting her every flaw
illuminating white streaks in her mane
the stretch marks that she wore
creases formed on the edges of her eyes
youthful features now appearing dull
moonlight displayed her every flaw
she never appeared more beautiful
A good one.
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Thanks so much.
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What a lovely statement from such a lovely man about a lovely woman.
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Thanks. I imagined an older man looking at his wife of many years. She may not be the young beauty that she once was, but he still finds her beautiful. Thanks for reading.
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Reblogged this on wwwpalfitness.
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Thanks so much my friend. I appreciate it. Have a great day.
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You’re welcome:)
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This moonlight I have also been watching since I was a child
Yes! It looks beautiful.
All poets have used this Moon only to express love to their beloveds.
Shiva
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Yes, that is so true. The moon has be written into many poems of love. Thank you for reading. I appreciate it. Have wonderful day.
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You’re not going to be a lonely author for long, speaking to women’s hearts like this! lol! Hope you are well – happy holidays!
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Hahaha. You have me in tears. Never better. Thanks for stopping by to read. Have a wonderful day and wishing a very merry holiday season for you and yours.
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My pleasure – hope you have a lovely day as well! 🙂
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Thanks. I will over to your blog to harrass you with comments in a little while.
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Haha – okay! But the vibe is nothing but beaches and relaxation there right now… no harassment allowed 🙂
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LOL No problem. I am there right now. So relaxing.
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Great! That’s the idea!
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A comforting write filled with contentment…the speaker certainly understands the nature of true beauty…nicely-done, Andrew!
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Thank you so much. The speaker does understand it. Have a wonderful day my friend.
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You are welcome…thanks, it’s been great so far…here’s wishing you a great one ahead too 🙂
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Thank you.
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Beautiful imagery..
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Thank you. Not as vivid as your writing. I am working on it.
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Oh you are more than kind. You need to work on nothing. Smiles
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Blushing. Thank you. I imagined an older man looking at his long time partner. Perhaps the initial attraction was physical, but as time gos by, he learns to focus on her inner beauty. The part we should truly love.
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Oh so very true.. Your wife is lucky to have a man like you. Smiles
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Now you reall have me blushing.
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I am only speaking the truth. Smiles.
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You are very kind.
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Thank you. Smiles
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More beautiful with all flaws shows that beauty is not skin deep. A lovely expression.
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Thank you. True beauty is on the inside.
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Brilliant. You make the reader question the character’s depth of character by creating an apparent superficial, egotistical, shallow and destructive description of how he views his long time significant other and in a final crescendo reveal a kindness, warmth and love we all seek. This final view is a life long journey worth living.
You nailed this one!
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Thank you for saying that. Perhaps beauty is the initial attraction, but as we age we should be appreciating all the wonders of our partner. Thanks for reading.
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This is beautiful.
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Thanks. Happy you liked it.
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I did, it was heartfelt.
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Thanks for saying that.
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Lovely!
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Thanks. Threw you off? lol
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A bit, I must say. I was a bit miffed that I couldn’t add any sarcasm in my comment but other than that…quite well worth it.
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LOL
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One’s eye that can still find the beauty in the age of one by the lite of moon
It’s beautiful
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Thank you Sheldon. I appreciate your kind words.
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I wear my gray streaks and stretch marks with pride. They are proof of my life journey. what a beautiful piece you wrote affirming that. 😃
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Happy you appreciated it. The gent in the piece saw the beauty of his partner. As all men should do.
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Should, but don’t. This perception of ideal is SO skewed. Every piece of print is being adjusted and touched up in one way or another. I’ve decided to be just me, flaws and all. Don’t like it? Look away. 💋
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Well, Hollywood and the fashion world have long ruined things for women with the anorexic look. Now, everyone in social media is using photoshop and other programs to alter their looks. And yet others resort to cosmetic surgery. It is like nobody loves themselves anymore. People have become SO SHALLOW. Even flaws can be attractive.
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I completely agree. At least I sure hope so, because I am flawed. 🙂
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Everyone has beauty. Everyone is flawed.
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Yes, Sir! 💋
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When women are held up to Hollywood’s impossible standards of beauty, it is refreshing and heartwarming to know that some men know the true beauty of their women. On behalf of all aging women, I thank you!
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Your welcome. Meg, you made me smile. Everyone has something beautiful. Even beauty-impaired people (to be politically correct) have beauty inside them. Happy you appreciated it.
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Love this!
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Happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by to read.
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Beauty lies deeper than the skin. 😉
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Exactly. Thanks for reading my friend.
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Ah, comforting to know there are still men out there who look at their wives and see beauty – even after many years. There’s hope for mankind.
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LOL Thanks for this comment. You made me laugh. Everyone has beauty. Everyone has flaws. Thanks for stopping by to read.
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beautiful poem. 🙂
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Glad you appreciated it. Thanks.
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very lovely!
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Thank you
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That just made me “aawww” out loud.
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Smiling. I guess that’s a good thing. Thanks for reading
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Absolutely a good thing. 🙂
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Thanks
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This was lovely!
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Thanks you so much. Thanks for stopping by.
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Hey, what are you doing with my wife!
Joking aside, great poem. I feel the same way about mine. 🙂
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LOL Oh my God. Funniest comment I ever had. Thanks so much.
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Glad you laughed! (I waited till my wife was out of the room before I typed it, though.) 🙂
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LOL I understand
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nice… i liked it
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Thank you for stopping by to read. I appreciate it.
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Oh how I love this!!!! Beautiful ❤
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Thank you so much. I am glad you liked it.
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So beautiful and it speaks to a woman my age who has to fight back that doubt from time to time.
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I wouldn’t think a woman with an Unshielded Heart would have any doubts. Smile. Men and women travel through life focused on their own insecurities. We waste so much time focused on the wrong things, don’t we? I am happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful day.
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Oh, taking down that shield let the doubts find their way in! Now I work hard to defeat them ❤
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Defeat them you must. We can’t let our inhibitions dictate our lives. It is so nice speaking to you. Thanks for the conversation and for the visit.
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I will keep on fighting! We certainly can’t. I am enjoying getting to know you a bit very much. Anytime!!!
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Take care
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Romantic words that makes one sigh with a smile.💕
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That is so sweet of you to say that. Happy you appreciated it. Thanks for stopping by to read. Have a wonderful day.
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Oh my, I hope that is how my husband of 42 years feels when he looks at me. I think he does but I usually make him take off his glasses just to be sure.
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LOL What a comment. Can’t stop laughing. I am sure he sees your inner and outer beauty. Thanks for stopping by to read. Have a good day.
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Reblogged this on Crazy Pasta Child.
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Thank you so much, I appreciate it.
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This reminds me of my grandma thank you.
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Smiling. Thank you for stopping by to read.
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My pleasure. You have an inspiring space
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Thanks so much for saying that. I weill be visiting your blog tomorrow. My name is Andrew. NIce to meet you.
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Hi Andrew I am Sunesis and same here.
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Nice to meet you.
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Thank you 😊
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Forgive me… But I think I just fell in love. This is the most charming thing I’ve read in a long time. Truly, I love this ❤️
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Aw, thanks. You are makng me blush. That is so sweet of you to say that. Glad that you liked it. Your visit makes me feel so special. Thanks
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😊 ❤
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Superb 🙂
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Thank you. Happy you enjoyed.
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Spectacular, I love this, so heartfelt. Love doesn’t see flaws, just true beauty! X
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Exactly. Love sees beyond the physical. Thanks for reading.
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Yes, it most certainly does!
Beautiful write. xxx
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Thanks
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You’re a beautiful writer. Wow!
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Thank you for saying that and thanks for reading.
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Eloquent verses softly caressed by the bluish light of Selene.Your Muse must be very special.”Hence Plato denominates her the one and the good … “
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Beautiful, almost poetic comment. How intriguing. I wish we had ratings for comments. I would give you five stars.
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Would you?Five stars & Selene … ?
Thank you Andrew.You’re a real Gentleman with capital G 🙂
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Yeah, of course with Selene. I love that name as well.
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Selene,the goddess of the moon and sister of Helios.You are an author,a poet,you’re inspired by them … Thank you.
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yuoth is a type of childhood.n age after of yuoth realy youth.abhi to me jawaan hu……….
dis ghazal(song in urdu-hindi) is written by hasarut jaalandhari n sung by malika pukharaaj.if u have any indian friend thers plz ask him about dis forever young philoshophical song or search on net of indian classic song n enjoy.plz reply me dt u have got malika pulharaaj song.in dt ur question or doubtness will be solve.after partition Pukhraaj had gone pakistaan bt her songs r most populer in india n also pakistaan.plz try search her on net or…….abhi to mein jawaan hu……..
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Thank you.
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welcom.if u have chañce plz ĺisten to pukharaaj.u enjoy it very weĺl fotever
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OK I will try to find
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thanks
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i too will try to send english version of dt song.
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Ok
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i m still young(4)
d air is exihilarating,flowers r bloom
a thousand melodies in lusty spring everywhere,
why do u go wine giver?return to me,come back here,
what r u waiting for?pick up d goblet,pick up it up.
pick up it and fill up d cup,,pass me d filled up.
gaje at the garden behold the bliss you incognizant.
those swirling cloud appearing at horizon,
like a mob a swaying drunks,
showing taverns sully the soul,
spare me the doubts and ill-will,you think l am feeble,
thoughts of abstinence,why so soon i am still young.(i am still young-2).
how can this be mystical poetry,Rosh ásked,”seems more like lutful poetry,”.
“it is what it is you think”asked Dev”and each servers in its purpose in ĺife bt do’nt you think it is brillient advice,to all of us who are caught up in life’s
push and pull of to pause a moment and
wittness the wonder enfolding around us.
when Rosh does not argus,Dev continued
all this talk of prayer these worries of redemption
Obssesion with heavenly rewards.
Warning of hellish torments.
Listen up Admonisher you are a bit strange
Have passion and youth ever been saparated
When gracfule youth abound
resplendent and mischivious
And winds ars fragrent would not desire be inflamed.
Provocative lovers,some here others there
When they arouse sesuosly what power can a preacher have?
It’s sorted then ,you point is right,Nervethless i’m yet rather young.(i m still young-2)
” it is beautiful”sighd Dev
pregnent ļiyrics,powerful logic,poignant maushiki(music) ,the singular most iconic rendition that got me intrested in urdu poetry and ghazals (urdu language n its not for futurecreation.
i have lost hope and desapair logice and presumption.
I see nothing àround me nothing exept my goblet.
let there be no death of wine my friendship with pub unstraiend.
Let the gathering live on fore ver younğ and hectic.
Sing such a melody,lady singer my soul surges sorrows wane.
effect of instrumetal music sets on my heart fire
Let everyone impĺor,do’nt your hand bartender.
Pour more pour more pour more pour more,for(i am still young)
Rosh silently ğálzed him andDev continueđ-
this d stroll of.mountain this trek by a tream,chirpirng nightingèĺ giftaws from ĺovely faces
Chanching upon your love,casts of grief and worries
acording to thier ĺuck some ĺàugh some weep
This tales of passion these jui cy youth
Some gràcious here s
some boàsting there
This sky this earth how heart is pleàsinhg view
this praiseworthy ĺife how can renounce there,that death could be near i cannot believe
No,no, not yet,no,no , not yet i am still young……
this ghazal(song) is sung by malika pukhraaj n written by husrat jaalandhari.in dis song it is said dt no age is aged.no one old.specialy young person enjoy his life bt de do’nt know about youth.remembering n feeling r knwon by after young aged person so he is young..i feel too same when i m about of fifty.have i not bored u dear lonely ather?how r u feel by reading dis?plz reply.
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That is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with me.
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welcome.translation of dt is right n able to understnd?u know d poet of dt poem was a monk(soofi)from jalándhár in india.áfter partitioñ he had gone pakistaan .
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Interesting
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thanks.o
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NADIR is arebic n turkish word dt means RARE.
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Thanks I learned a word in Arabic
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read all types of prose or poem increase our knowledge.m i right?
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Yes, you right. Reading all of these things increases knowledge and a etter understsanding of other people.
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i have read ur Cristmas tears.how much r u so emotional n symphatic natured?MayGod bless them all suffered person n fulfil thier all wishes.HAPPY CHRISTMAS DAY.
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Oh, thank you for your kind wishes. I hope you and everyone you love have a wonderful holiday season full of blessings.
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thanks n most welcome.my children ask why can u not be santa for dem suffred little kiddeis?
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You made me smile. Thanks
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may god keep ur smile like full moon”s night.
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Thank you so much. God bless you.
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welcome u n ur friend.plz say dem my good wishings on HAPPY CHRISTMAS DAY n all family members of your family.
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Aw thank you so much. You celebrate Christmas?
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why not.im hindu bt respect n celebrate all religious festival.i love only religion of humankind coz all guys r presented at dis earth by dtGOD D ALMIGHTY.m i right?
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Yes you are right. Those are beautiful words. Religon of mankind. God bless you.
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welcome.
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o !! lonely auther,,can ur santa a happy gift to my eldest daughter Shivani;m.tech; who wants to be a reasearh scholer or sciencetist at ursU.S. plz ask SANTA.shivani is extra ordi nary intellegent.
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That would be so nice. If Santa could give her that
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oh!!very much thanks for ur blessings.santa will listen me too.
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If only that was easy for her to believe … or accept. Beautifully written.
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Thanks. A little skeptical are we?
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More like a complete non-believer. At least when it comes to a man’s sincerity when it comes to beauty.
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And the moonlight was jealous and turned red… 🙂
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Hahaha. The moon shouldn’t be jealous of anyone.
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😀 if you say so 😀
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I am slow. Try this response on for size. The moon shouldn’t be jealous of anyone. And ditto for Moonskittles.
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🙂 hehehe, there you go!
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lol I have all the merry merry and hohoho in my head.
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I know, I told my hubby the other day that I wish I was Santa. I could wash down with milk as many cookies as I wished, and call everyone ho! ho! ho! ahem I mean say to everyone 😀
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The guy has a good gig. Works one lousy day a year. All the cookies he wants.
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Enduring love that transcends the early sparkles and gets to the heart of the fire – and the fire of the heart.
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Well expressed. Thank you. All true loves transend that way. Thanks for stopping by to read.
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Lovely, Andrew. No wonder you charm the ladies. 🙂
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LOL All this time I thought it was the chimp.
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Naw, not the chimp. You are the proverbial silver-tongued devil, my friend. Does your wife know?
Wait–no need to answer. That’s how you bewitched her. 😀
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LOL You are killing me.
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So sorry . . . don’t want you dead–you’re too interesting. 🙂
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LOL Interesting. Honestly, that is a new one for me.
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No one has ever said you’re interesting?
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Seriously, NO. I receive compliments, but never heard that one.
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You’re witty and fun and kind, a bit of a flirt, self-depreciating. And oh, so very sweet. Plus, you’re a hell of a writer. If that isn’t interesting, I don’t know what is.
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Thank you. You have been my rock during this BUSY day. I am sweet to everyone, I love people. I especially love the back and forth. Thanks for the writing compliment. And flirt??? Devilish grin. Guilty as charged.
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are you a byronic herooooo?????????????????????????????????????????????
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LOL THanks for reading. Why do you ask?
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y bcz ,i do have a readers license with me….
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Ok
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Beautiful…if only we could really see ourselves as we are seen through our lover’s eyes.
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Smiling. I wish that were possible. Everyone has flaws, I have learned to admire them, it is part of what makes every woman unique.
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I agree though sometimes I find it hard to see in myself when told. I suppose all of us are our own worst critic. But it is an incredible gift when we are given those words, that vision. Smiles.
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Smiling. Yes, we are our own worst critics. And I know not many people can look beyond the flaws. I know I can look at a woman at ignore stretch marks or crows feet. I wear my flaws like badges. lol
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You are a wise man Andrew. Smiles.
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Thanks. First nice thing I heard all day. It hasn’t been the best of days for me. Thank you so much.
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I’m so sorry Andrew. I know all about bad days. It’s been a hellish week but I have hope for tomorrow. I hope your tomorrow is better. And you are most welcome. I find your voice to be very positive and uplifting and always a spot of sun in this vast wasteland of social media.
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Thanks for your uplifting message. I needed it. Much appreciated.
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Smiles.
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
AMEN FOR THAT LAST LINE—A LIFETIME OF BECOMING BEAUTY INCARNATE!
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Thanks for the reblog. Appreciate your taking the time out to read.
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WAS WORTH….every syllable.
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Thank you
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Reblogged this on quirkywritingcorner and commented:
Beautiful. A lovely description of old age. ~ Connie
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Thank you so much for the reblog. I appreciate the gesture. Thanks for the compliment as well. After a woman dedicates and invests her life in a man, the least he could do is admire her in her golden years as he did in her youth. Thank you.
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