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My belief in happiness through another human being has left me jaded. Breakfast in bed turned into flowers for the dead of a relationship that once bloomed. I prostituted my worth for a dance with a destiny that did not belong to me. For a person like myself a life of dread needs no convincing I would gladly buy snake oil if the price were right. I end it with this. For all young lovers who forfeit common sense for a walk in that beautiful garden I give you this advice. Watch out for the thorns you are sure to come upon during your travel.

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Date: 10/17/2023 4:12:00 PM
Often a relationship that once bloomed so beautifully was not meant to be but try telling that to a heart that wants what it wants. Treacherous, is it. Well written lines, Michael.
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Date: 10/17/2023 2:57:00 PM
a wonderful piece of advice, Michael. The second line was so powerful...flowers for the dead of a relationship that once bloomed. How often each of us prostitutes ourselves with a dance with destiny. So many pitfalls. Dater beware :-) Enjoy your evening, Sara
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