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Lies
I dont think about
A soft touch
Or sweet caress
Never fantasize
Of the lines drawn
In a tight dress
A lingering gaze
Of wanting
And desire
Nights held close
By the warmth
Of a fire
Never long
For someone
To care
The smell of a lover
That fills
The air
Sensation of
A body pressed
Close to mine
Is not something
That I would
Find divine
Dont wish for
Someone to share
The days ahead
Or fill the
empty space
Within my bed
I don't need another
Half to make
Me whole
Or fill the
Empty within
My soul
It may seem
Strange these
Words I scrawl
I never think
Of these things
At all
A soft touch
Or sweet caress
Never fantasize
Of the lines drawn
In a tight dress
A lingering gaze
Of wanting
And desire
Nights held close
By the warmth
Of a fire
Never long
For someone
To care
The smell of a lover
That fills
The air
Sensation of
A body pressed
Close to mine
Is not something
That I would
Find divine
Dont wish for
Someone to share
The days ahead
Or fill the
empty space
Within my bed
I don't need another
Half to make
Me whole
Or fill the
Empty within
My soul
It may seem
Strange these
Words I scrawl
I never think
Of these things
At all
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Re. Lies
Anonymous
10th May 2024 1:42pm
You're probably better off.
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10th May 2024 2:15pm
Dear TDI,
This poem had me thinking about the freedom in being single and not having to be concerned about and for someone else’s needs or actions. And the best thought- not having to justify anything I do! I really appreciated this piece and your formatting was great. Flowed almost like a song. H🌷
This poem had me thinking about the freedom in being single and not having to be concerned about and for someone else’s needs or actions. And the best thought- not having to justify anything I do! I really appreciated this piece and your formatting was great. Flowed almost like a song. H🌷
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10th May 2024 2:17pm
Thank you. Being single for this past year and half after 18 years of marriage was the inspiration behind this one. Im very happy you liked this piece. 🙂
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10th May 2024 2:46pm
The dichotomy of your piece is interesting. To recognize those things, you either once experienced them or longed for them. Settling into your own space is tricky. The lines that struck me as fantastic...
I don't need another
Half to make
Me whole
We are entire beings all on our own
I don't need another
Half to make
Me whole
We are entire beings all on our own
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Re: Re. Lies
10th May 2024 3:53pm
I appreciate that you saw the dichotomy is this piece. The title is purposeful as well as the last line. Thank you for reading and commenting.
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I have indeed. Bittersweet are the memories. Dont know if content is as accurate as accepted.
Thank you for your kind words. 🙏 😊
Thank you for your kind words. 🙏 😊
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10th May 2024 5:21pm
It gets easier the more time passes. Im torn on how i feel about that.
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11th May 2024 4:19am
That knowledge brings a comfort to my heart and a smile to my face. 😊
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11th May 2024 4:28am
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Re. Lies
10th May 2024 5:58pm
I agree with Willow on the:
I don’t need another
Half to make
Me whole
Another person can’t make you whole. The right person can walk beside you, perhaps enhance you, but make you whole? No. I used to think so, but not so much anymore. I love being single. I do what I want, when I want. And now that I know how to take care of my needs without trampling on someone else’s, I don’t have to justify anything to anyone.
We can only fill our own void.
Whatever works for you is best. Aloneness doesn’t always have to be a jail cell.
But…
It sure is a lie, cuz you are thinking about it.
I don’t need another
Half to make
Me whole
Another person can’t make you whole. The right person can walk beside you, perhaps enhance you, but make you whole? No. I used to think so, but not so much anymore. I love being single. I do what I want, when I want. And now that I know how to take care of my needs without trampling on someone else’s, I don’t have to justify anything to anyone.
We can only fill our own void.
Whatever works for you is best. Aloneness doesn’t always have to be a jail cell.
But…
It sure is a lie, cuz you are thinking about it.
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10th May 2024 8:50pm
There is no fault i can find it what you say. Itsv just hard to wrap your head around it and embrace it when you dont even feel like half a person.
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10th May 2024 7:59pm
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10th May 2024 9:44pm
Great poem. I was wandering how you're "not thinking" about them but write about them? Hugs and love, Oral
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11th May 2024 3:19am
Cuz im good at lying to myself? Years and years of practice my friend.
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11th May 2024 2:12am
Ok. I'm intrigued. The theme and the title all indicate an alternate interpretation.
That you do.
That's interesing contrasted to the content of empowerment. It creates a real heaviness to the piece, a sort of longing without hope.
I dig nuance, and this one made me think
Well done.
That you do.
That's interesing contrasted to the content of empowerment. It creates a real heaviness to the piece, a sort of longing without hope.
I dig nuance, and this one made me think
Well done.
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I'm happy that you were able to dig into this poem. Seems quite a few took it at face value but didn't look below the surface.
Appreciate you reading and dropping a comment.
Appreciate you reading and dropping a comment.
Re. Lies
11th May 2024 5:54pm
This was a cool poem. Do I think of those things, not really?
Do I want them, kinda, lol.
I'm surprised I have not read you before, pleasant surprise.
Do I want them, kinda, lol.
I'm surprised I have not read you before, pleasant surprise.
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11th May 2024 6:05pm
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12th May 2024 1:25pm
👏 👏 👏!! Extremely deep well 👌 expressed my brother 👏 I can relate to this and I like 👍
Great 👍 work 👌
Please 🙏 keep on writing ✍ ok 👌 peace ✌ and blessings 🙏 always
Great 👍 work 👌
Please 🙏 keep on writing ✍ ok 👌 peace ✌ and blessings 🙏 always
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