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Adios Juanita

You told me there would be no other, and I would be your only lover, together our two hearts would always beat as one. But those damn tours kept getting longer, while your desires kept getting stronger, till they exploded like a bullet from a gun. Your shattered promises ripped the seams, of my innocent and sacred dreams, and all those vows we once made are now dead and gone. All those words our love had once spoken, mean nothing now that they’ve been broken, you can’t step back across that line once it’s been drawn. Felt like my heart had cracked and shattered, and there was nothing left that mattered, all those demons tried to convince me life was gone. The gun was cocked, and I was ready, but I could not hold my hand steady, that’s when I realized that life must still go on. The hardest thing that I’ve had to do, was to face that unforgiving truth, it’s time for me to start my life over again. Dark days bled to brighter tomorrows, now I have overcome the sorrows, and silenced all the voices I had held within. So, please don’t ask me for forgiveness, cause as the devil is my witness, I know that everything you said was just a lie. Even if I was to believe you, I am not going to mislead you, don’t love you enough anymore to even try. Say adios to me Juanita, I know now that I do not need ya, and there will be no more tears falling from my eye. Because the one thing I know for sure, as I was walking right out that door, don’t love you enough anymore to even try.

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Date: 2/13/2024 5:06:00 PM
This is a poetic masterpiece! Full of angst, loss...and so well written. A Fave.
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 2/13/2024 5:38:00 PM
Thank you David. I must say though, it is a song lyrics about someone else.
Date: 2/13/2024 4:08:00 PM
appreciate the story line and the feelings you expressed. As I read your poem, I thought, "Gosh, my husband could've written this." Same thing happened to him--went to Vietnam, came home and wife wanted to 'move on.' His world and his youthful innocence were shattered. I feel for men like the two of you. I appreciate your strength in overcoming and moving on!
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 2/13/2024 5:36:00 PM
I must confess, this song lyrics was written from an experience my son had. I have been happily married to the same woman for 49 years now. We started dating when we were 15 years old. But alas, most people do not like to read about that boring kind of love.
Date: 2/13/2024 1:52:00 PM
I enjoyed this good bye poem. It sounds like there was nothing too deep and both will be fine.
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 2/13/2024 5:30:00 PM
Life moves on. Thanks for your kind comment.
Date: 2/13/2024 11:56:00 AM
A deep and emotive poem which offers a poignant exploration of heartache, resilience, and the transformative power of self-love. Through its vivid imagery and emotional honesty, it captures the universal experience of navigating the complexities of human relationships and finding strength in the face of betrayal... many will relate to this one..
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 2/13/2024 5:28:00 PM
Thank you Silent One. This one is another poem that has also evolved into a lyric. It was ready for recording when the artist lost three fingers in an accident.
Date: 2/12/2024 10:16:00 PM
not easy to break a relationship, why asking pardon ? you "nailed" it galantly, no regrets and life goes on, thanks for the touching poem
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 2/13/2024 5:23:00 PM
Thanks Yann, I appreciate you dropping by, my friend.

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