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Do We Hold Each Other Back?

Should we end it now? Has our chemistry faded? What once was good for us, seems to hold us back. I've changed because of you, I know you have too. But, I think I am holding you back, and you know this too. I don't want to stifle your ways, and don't want to be held back as well. Maybe it's time we recognize that this is the end of our spell. I believe we always will be a love that no one can replace. No one could have guessed, how we would have progressed. Our differences made us grow. Our lives let us believe and through the smiles and the tears, this love made me perceive. But could we truly grow old, with out going bitter and cold? Could we truly be true when you're with me or I'm with you? So I must believe and not let me be deceived. That our days are about to slow from the world that we have known. I will always love you because you were my first love true. You helped me see my beauty, health, strengths, and weaknesses too. Now I must let you know, so that we may grow. I think we are holding each other back and may need to let each other go. The thought of this does make me cry. I've become addicted to you. But with all these tears streaming down my face it will also become my saving grace. So, let us always be true to each other to the end. But our hearts must unmingle and let our true selves become known.

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Date: 9/15/2008 8:17:00 AM
Betty - what a wonderful and unselfish view on love - congrats on being featured
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Date: 9/15/2008 6:55:00 AM
A ver difficult decision. Congratulations Betty on "Do We Hold Each Other Back?" being featured this week. Vince
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Date: 9/15/2008 6:11:00 AM
Congratulations Betty on your wonderful poetry being featured this week. Happens to the best of us. You are strong to let go. Love, Shar
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Date: 9/14/2008 9:42:00 PM
Boy do I wish I had this kind of insight many years ago when I held on to the point of death ... LOL ... death of our spirit anyway ... You are a wise woman, Betty and this is just an awesome write and a very well-deserved selection as a favorite this week!!
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Date: 9/14/2008 5:32:00 PM
What an unselfish view on love. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Wishing you continued success with your writing. Karen
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