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you said you loved me
not sure how
this works
any of it
life just leaves
me wanting
purity in situations
is nothing sacred?
spilling words
on flesh
where run off
is heavier
than a river
that takes you to moments
before your time
with others that mean nothing
to you
but to them
it still means something
before you
time was spent
however they wanted
now?
are you bored?
is this not enough for you?
am I not enough
time is effort
no?
she doesn't have time
to wait any more
for something real
she's exhausted by those
loving the idea of love
but not really wanting
to put in the effort
I guess it's just really
hard for some people
she's tired of being found
by those
who think they want to know
but not really
this works
any of it
life just leaves
me wanting
purity in situations
is nothing sacred?
spilling words
on flesh
where run off
is heavier
than a river
that takes you to moments
before your time
with others that mean nothing
to you
but to them
it still means something
before you
time was spent
however they wanted
now?
are you bored?
is this not enough for you?
am I not enough
time is effort
no?
she doesn't have time
to wait any more
for something real
she's exhausted by those
loving the idea of love
but not really wanting
to put in the effort
I guess it's just really
hard for some people
she's tired of being found
by those
who think they want to know
but not really
Published 17th Jun 2023
Author's Note
inspired by my beautiful daughter who just wants to be happy with that one special someone ..
All writing remains the property of the author. Don't use it for any purpose without their permission.
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17th Jun 2023 4:27pm
Too many fall for the idea of being in love as opposed to actually being in love..I wish her well
3rd Jul 2023 7:12am
Too true.. thank you JusTim for your thoughtful comments
. .. much appreciated
Humbled and honored by the taking for your RL
🦋
JeJe
. .. much appreciated
Humbled and honored by the taking for your RL
🦋
JeJe
17th Jun 2023 5:04pm
I don't know if there is really "that someone special." The human animal is fickle and easily distracted by new, shiny objects.
Well written.
hugs,
buddhakitty.
Well written.
hugs,
buddhakitty.
3rd Jul 2023 7:14am
That is so true BK ... thank you for your thoughtful comments .. very much appreciated
Humbled and honored by the taking for your RL
🦋
JeJe
Humbled and honored by the taking for your RL
🦋
JeJe
18th Jun 2023 2:45am
Dear J,
Charming piece. It reminds me just how wonderful youth is and the energy spent finding that special someone and how grand everything will be when...I truly enjoyed envisioning this conversation between you and your daughter. Lovely write. H 🌷
Charming piece. It reminds me just how wonderful youth is and the energy spent finding that special someone and how grand everything will be when...I truly enjoyed envisioning this conversation between you and your daughter. Lovely write. H 🌷
3rd Jul 2023 7:15am
Dear H,
Thank you for your lovely comments .. very much appreciated
Humbled and honored by the taking for your RL
🦋
JeJe
Thank you for your lovely comments .. very much appreciated
Humbled and honored by the taking for your RL
🦋
JeJe
18th Jun 2023 11:19pm
Dear, Jemac
You so poignantly illustrate the anguish and frustration that can be caused by love, the semblance of love, ostensible love, and the cunning artifice of love. What a beautiful, idealistic desire:
"life just leaves
me wanting
purity in situations"
And I worry that I, at various times in my life, could have been the poster boy for this category:
"those
loving the idea of love
but not really wanting
to put in the effort"
I have since become much more sagacious and, dare I say, pure in this respect.
Bravissima❣
You so poignantly illustrate the anguish and frustration that can be caused by love, the semblance of love, ostensible love, and the cunning artifice of love. What a beautiful, idealistic desire:
"life just leaves
me wanting
purity in situations"
And I worry that I, at various times in my life, could have been the poster boy for this category:
"those
loving the idea of love
but not really wanting
to put in the effort"
I have since become much more sagacious and, dare I say, pure in this respect.
Bravissima❣
Thank you so much Gahddess for such thoughtful comments ... greatly appreciated.
🦋
JeJe
🦋
JeJe
19th Jun 2023 3:29pm
Some are simply in love with the idea of love: the initial feeling and high. However, when it comes to commitment and the work it takes, it definitely separates the wheat from the chaff. May your daughter find the love and peace she deserves.
3rd Jul 2023 7:19am
Thank you so much Ahavati for your thoughtful comments .. very much appreciated
🦋
JeJe
🦋
JeJe
11th Jul 2023 12:07pm
I really love this poem. It does a fantastic job of expressing the deep frustrations and desires of the person telling the story. The emotions feel so genuine and real, which makes it even more powerful and vulnerable. The plea for true connection and effort in relationships is something that I think a lot of people can relate to and it really makes you stop and think. Overall, great job!
21st Jul 2023 6:34pm
Thank you so much GraveRaven for stopping in and leaving such thoughtful comments. Greatly appreciated.
🦋
JeJe
🦋
JeJe
