Eighteen

in love
with the idea
of being
in love

youthful naiveté
eager and out 
to conquer the world
without a game plan

learning the game
the hard way
one hurdle at a time
one heartbreak to the next



AP: Honorable Mention 2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Mcferran Avatar
November 8, 2018 at 4:31 PM
So, so very TRUE! Another perfect portrait... fantastic work! ;)
Gauthier Avatar
November 8, 2018 at 4:43 PM
Thank you so much, Rhona, for your lovely visit and compliment.
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