For Anthony

Donny Hathaway Someday We'll All Be Free

I don't know if this is one of the Donnie Hathaway songs that you like, but it seems to be saying what I'm feeling right now, along with the sadness and grief. I have to believe that one day we will be able to talk reasonably to each other. If not, please know that you will always be a fond memory of a time in my life that I took a chance, and for the first time ever, allowed love in.

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