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Excellent job…so insightful and probing…makes one think.
A beautiful post Rani, makes you ponder about yourself. Thanks for sharing, Heather
A good one so much talent an none for me .
this is great! fascinating! i love it…
thought provoking write, well penned!
thats really a fine post! thanks for sharing your gift..
Very nice
Food for thought – very good
I like this one, Rani. It says so much in so few (beautiful) words. Nice job!
Magical.
oh, so beautiful! how wonderful to be protected by someone…
a fresh look…well done
Wow, this was so awesome! I loved everything about it. It was sweet, loving and very very well written. Excellent work, without a doubt!