Scott, Thanks for the kind words.

Ricki, Thank you for the listen and feedback. Probably won't be going back on this one but you gave me some good thoughts. I had never even considered something like re-working the last verse as a bridge. I'll have to keep that in mind for some of my other "long" ones. I like your approach to ask myself if I'm adding anything new to the story.

Deej, thank you so much. Yes, without commercial thoughts in mind, I kinda try to write whatever feels right and realize some folks may find it too long.

Nelson, thanks. I'm not sure I hear the Hall & Oates flavor myself but "Sara Smile" is one of my favorite cover songs to play so it's cool that you picked up on that.

Martin, thank you! That's exactly what I'm shooting for, to convey a little story and put you in it. So glad that refrain work for you.

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