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like it’s your job

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she said:

start from the inside

and work your way out

you gotta love you like you’re

red hot and holy.

I said:

I get what you’re saying

and this week’s been crazy

but Friday

I should have some time.

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This entry was posted in Blog on July 16, 2015 by Leigh Hopkins.

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Lori Anne July 16, 2015 at 6:07 am

Brilliant! So few words that say so much.

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1. Leigh Hopkins Post authorJuly 16, 2015 at 10:44 am
  
  I see you, too. 😉
  
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grannynee July 16, 2015 at 10:03 am

LOVE this piece!

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1. Leigh Hopkins Post authorJuly 16, 2015 at 10:44 am
  
  I love that you loved it. Totally hot, grannynee!
  
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Debbie July 16, 2015 at 11:32 pm

“you gotta love you” (and don’t wait until Friday) ❤

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