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Chris Henning's avatar

Beautifully written!

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Ice Cube Press, LLC's avatar

Thanks

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Wini Moranville's avatar

And of course, I can't stop myself from completing that Kerouac quote:

"...and nobody, nobody knows what's going to happen to anybody besides the forlorn rags of growing old."

Because, of course, that speaks to that talent you have (and I often have, too) of "Sensing goodbye ahead of time" ... of being gone one way or another, as in:

"...bent to it again, gone!"

Well, another lovely piece, except I do enjoy "forgettable decisions made upon the delusions of Italian wine." They're my favorite!

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Ice Cube Press, LLC's avatar

Ha. Yes. Where to stop with that quote!!!!! Thanks. That wine sentence came from out of the blue.

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Tammy Nordstrom's avatar

Reflective, we get more reflective as we age. Reminds of the song by the Marmalades, Reflections of my life.

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Ice Cube Press, LLC's avatar

I’ll listen to it. Curious if I’ll recall it. Thanks for your comment.

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Tammy Nordstrom's avatar

I bet you will, you quoted Neil Young. Same era.

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Ice Cube Press, LLC's avatar

Oh yeah. I know that one. Forgot the group name.

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Ethel Barker's avatar

Steve, this is good. I want more. Thanks, Ethel

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Ice Cube Press, LLC's avatar

Super. I’m sure I’ll return to this topic sometime.

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H.B. Berlow's avatar

A very moving personal commentary.

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Ice Cube Press, LLC's avatar

Thanks

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John Gonter's avatar

Thanks for the mention. And the image of Paul Desmond surfing waves breaking on your temples. I like this writing.

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Thanks

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Tara's avatar

Another beautiful post. Thanks for the mention!

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