I believe there is sunshine
in remembering these moments –
with nothing of note
except time, and laughter, and life shared.
My head thrown back,
dark curls caressing my shoulders,
and laughter bellowing from the depths of my soul.
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Traveling down I-68
with tears of joy
streaming down our faces,
and Zeppelin playing on the radio.
Mixed CD’s & mixed emotions
filling the car,
and pickled cauliflower
filling our stomachs.
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We would drive all night
just to spend the day at Ocean city –
watching the sunrise,
walking the boardwalk –
for funnel cake
and Thrasher’s fries.
Only to turn around
and drive back home.
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Now that I’m older,
I still relish these moments –
with nothing of note
except time, and laughter, and life shared.
Carrying out old traditions
that have always been with me,
and making new memories
with people I love.
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Staying up late
to watch horror movies
and scare ourselves silly.
Stovetop popcorn –
and stargazing,
just taking it slowly –
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A beer on the porch
and pepperoni rolls in the oven
a Billie Holiday record
on the turntable –
dancing barefoot
in the grass.
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Times have changed,
and so have the people.
But I still love
those I-68 drives,
and pickled cauliflower,
and mixed CD’s.
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And despite the losses
and heartaches
I have felt,
I’m still creating those moments –
with nothing of note,
and finding
my head thrown back,
dark & silver curls caressing my shoulders,
and laughter bellowing from the depths of my soul.
I love the images here! So vivid!!
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Thank you!!
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“And despite the losses and heartaches I have felt, I’m still creating those moments – with nothing of note, and finding my head thrown back, dark & silver curls caressing my shoulders, and laughter bellowing from the depths of my soul.”
Ohhh…… I SUPER LOVE! Kristian, you are an indomitable spirit! May laughter keep on bellowing from the depths of your soul!
❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕
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Awww!! Thank you so much Yeka!!! You have brought me so much joy today!!! Hugs, my friend!! ❤🌹❤🌹
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Awww Kristian ! Happy hugs, my LOVELY friend! 🌸💕🌸💕🌸💕🌸💕🌸💕🌸💕
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Beautifully done. And pickled cauliflower? Yuck lol
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Thank you!! Have you ever had it? It’s better than it sounds. Unless of course, you don’t like pickles. 🤪
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No I’ve never done it and it can’t be better than pickles though, right?
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Well, no, it’s not better than pickles, but cauliflower absorbs that pickle taste. It’s so good!!!
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I’ll just trust you on this one 😉
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🤣🤣
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I agree with others – Such vivid imagery!
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Thabk you so much!!
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You’re welcome!
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Absolutely amazing ♥️
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Thank you so much!! ❤❤
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You are welcome ♥️
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