Hey JM,

Another quickly-turned out gem. smile

I must say, I was happy to see a "more serious" JM back for a bit (not that I don't enjoy your fun pieces with Cal crazy !) -- it's just that you do this sooo well.

I especially enjoyed this verse:

I'll always take the high road
Leaving petty to the thieves
With one eye holding justice
Staying true to what I believe

I read thru this a couple of times, and I think you're description of it as "lunch time musings" is an understatement. And the tone is deceiving at first glance. While initially I took it as a Gal-with-Positive-Outlook piece, I also sensed an undercurrent of sadness/resignation:

Better to have loved and lost
Hoping still to keep a friend

I may be way off-base with that interpretation....but either way, I enjoyed it. And of course your ability to crank out quality work so fast is of to be commended!

Thanks for playing!
Beth

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