Written for RDP, where Martha asks us
to get creative with the words ‘exist’.
Thanks, Martha! Here’s my take.
in the still of night,
whispers of stars softly sing,
to simply exist
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This is “In The Still Of The Night” by The Five Satins
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The Elephant's Trunk 
Beautiful poem! 💖💖
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Thanks very much, CA! 💙
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I love everything about this, Nancy, your words, the picture and that wonderful song!
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I am so pleased to know that, dear Keith. This is Bill’s favorite song; so many memories attached to it. Thank you, my friend.
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Beautiful
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Many thanks, cara mia
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You are most welcome 🤗
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Oh what a song! Oh what a poem! Oh what an image. Nice package my dear.
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Merci, mon amie! 🤩🎶✨
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I was hoping you would add “In the Still of the Night.” And you did!!
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As you’ve no doubt noticed, Lois, I always have an accompanying video …. except on those days when I experience a slip and fall in the bathroom! It was either this song or the one by Cole Porter with the same name. I let my husband decide and he went with one of his favorites. I’m glad you like it. 🎶
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Your music choices are always outstanding, Nancy. I remember you saying you don’t always choose the most obvious, so I had to Google the Cole Porter version of this song. And then Ella Fitzgerald. You sent me down a rabbit hole, and I loved it!
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Yay! Happy hunting, Lois!
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