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'art of Pretence'

If I say I love you today 
It doesn't mean I will love you 
A little less 
If you falter tomorrow

Don't hide behind the truth you think I can handle 
Trust me enough to know I can handle your worst 
Even if I can't; 
Give me the chance to decide for myself
I might find a way to work through it 
Instead of you being the primary decision maker 

When we started this voyage  
There were no guarantees 
No signs that indicated 
Smooth sailing 

Every moment in our lives 
Are painted with curves 
The crooked lines can make you stronger 
Or it can show you what to work on 

Just don't pretend everything is perfect 
One day the art of pretence 
Will fight with reality 

And that battle might in the end 
Break everything you tried to keep together

©135714052015

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Hansteven Selfa

Date: 12/12/2015 6:39:00 AM

Extraordinarily great! This deserves a million views!!!

Funom Makama

Date: 6/4/2015 10:30:00 AM

What a marvelous read from a blessed paged built on lines constructed with the lyrics of the skies and words well supported by dynamic foamy clouds. Message well expressed! No doubt an absolute 7##.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/19/2015 8:13:00 AM

You are gifted with insight, beautifully expressed!

Wilma Neels
Date: 5/19/2015 8:40:00 AM

Thank you Richard :)

Kp Nunez

Date: 5/17/2015 6:49:00 PM

This is a treasure. Had to read several times. While it speaks with wisdom, the poem is full of kindness, acceptance, and such need to be understood...the reader is left with no doubt as to the message. I learned a lesson or two today on the art of writing as well. A 7 and a fav. Kim

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/17/2015 4:00:00 PM

This is lovely, Wilma. You always write as if talking to a good friend or special someone and I bet you have very good relationships for the time and importance you put into them.

Paul Callus

Date: 5/14/2015 4:36:00 PM

Hi Wilma! This is a pen writing from experience, with an open mind. Love has to be nurtured and be taken care of; it also has to be worked on, for it is not always easy sailing. // paul

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 5/14/2015 10:12:00 AM

How are you, Missy? I certainly like the metaphors you put in here, and of the insights you shared. One can definitely apply this--- and yet again, you give such sound advice here... I hope to catch up with you soon, mwahugs!