She wanted to believe in…
his candy coated words
She had to…
Last straws
ends of ropes
the vestiges of home
Hope was a four letter word
until it was replaced with another
L-O-V-E
She made…
one last time attempt
to believe
in
“you and me”
When she removed
the rose-colored glasses
there was
only “me”
holding this…
Thanks Garrett Charles for the right photo
*http://www.flickr.com/photos/g-ratphotos/3328593629/sizes/m/in/photostream/
oh dang moon…
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well good- I guess i get my pence for writing today
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We are addicted to the words but we must pay close attention to the actions behind them.
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hmm like your take on that – thanks
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That was nice MDW. Hidden meanings….
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Thanks Shail – I like to do the hidden thing if I can in 160
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We want so badly to believe in fairy tale love we end up with exactly what you so aptly describe. That and skepticism.
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You are so right – reality is hard
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Ah…do like this one a lot.
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When you like a poem that says alot 🙂
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I’ve looked at a few through rose-colored glasses too. Many many moons ago, of course. Seems part of life for many.
Beautiful words, Moon.
xo
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those rose colored glasses will fool you every time
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Oh, boy. Who doesn’t believe what they want to believe?
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Argh! Not empty handed! Oh, you broke my heart!
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picture is great isnt it?
thanks my dear
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Oh My God! Words one can relate to so much..
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It’s sad that people understand emptiness so well
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