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Jessica B. Sokol's avatar

This is absolutely an incredibly heartfelt piece, and I am grateful for every detail. Thank you for sharing this, I will be sharing it with my family and friends.

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Robert Burke Warren's avatar

Thank you so much, Jessica. You made my night, and then some.

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Jay Blotcher's avatar

What a yearning, glorious tribute. Bravo.

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Robert Burke Warren's avatar

Thank you! ❤️

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Elizabeth Grey's avatar

I loved, loved, loved this piece. You capture the power and beauty of our childhood imagination so well.

It’s the beginning of dreaming of a life we want for ourselves as opposed to the one we’ve got. I cannot tell you how many times I listened to Kooks imagining my future family.

Different dream, but dream it was.

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Robert Burke Warren's avatar

Thank you! ❤️

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Sherrod Barnes-Ginifer's avatar

Your writing stirs me emotionally and often gives insight to the childhood you and Britt shared. I’m grateful for the access to your fascinating stories!

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Robert Burke Warren's avatar

Thanks so much, Sherrod. I really appreciate it. I’ve got a lot of material, apparently.

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Johnny's avatar

Very nice. Your prose never disappoints.

Happy Father's Day!!

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Robert Burke Warren's avatar

Thank you, my friend. Happy Father's Day to you, too.

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Nick Alba's avatar

Beautifully composed, and so full of insight and emotion. I wonder how many readers might not understand the reference "Paul is dead" to I Am An Eggman?

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Robert Burke Warren's avatar

Thanks Nick! That’s a good question.

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Jessica B. Sokol's avatar

The Paul piece broke and restored my heart. Here’s to more stories by this author.

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Robert Burke Warren's avatar

🙏❤️

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Dan Eilenberg's avatar

Really sweet, Robert. I can absolutely, wholeheartedly relate. There are not enough accolades for Paul, either as the most gifted musician ever *or* as all-around uber-mensch. It's so perfectly appropriate that his birthday always falls on or near Father's Day.

On a side note, I'm so sorry for your tragic loss at such an early age.

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Robert Burke Warren's avatar

Thanks so much, Dan.

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