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Love Is Like a Hoagie Sandwich

He told me love was like a hoagie sandwich
He said, “You start with the bread.
It has to be the perfect bread because it is you and it is what you know you like
You add some mayonnaise and some mustard 
You know you want that
Then you try a little ham
By itself it is good but something seems to be missing
You try a little cheese and that adds a little *****
Then you decide that maybe this is just not exactly the sandwich you want
You like it but you are not in love with it
So you try something new
This time you add a little turkey, just for fun 
Maybe some roast beef, strong and stable
Oh, and a few jalapeno’s for spice
You decide you need something bold so you add some pepperoni
More cheese because you still enjoy the mellow type
You really want perfect balance
Top it off with an extra large helping of the bread you crave
And you find that this sandwich is perfect for you
Then you realize that you can’t truly enjoy it 
You want the perfect someone to share it with
So...You have to find someone that enjoys the same things as you
Then you offer them the chance to partake in this wonderful sandwich 
Freely sharing the life you have created
If they are inclined they partake and you share in the magic
Of all the love you added into it
For yourself and for them

Life, friendship, spice, *****, laughter, balance
And the other half (a partner to share it with)
Not too much or you end up with a party sub
Just a perfect Hoagie sandwich”

Yes, words of wisdom in disguise

My best friend taught me 
Not to take life or love too seriously
To share it with the ones we trust and love
To put in it what you want out of it
To live, laugh, love and make beautiful memories
And to enjoy every bite! 


Copyright © 2009   Lena “Lolita” Townsend

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 9/9/2009 6:58:00 PM
nicely done, thanks for sharing
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Date: 7/21/2009 5:26:00 AM
Lena, we miss you and hope all is going well for you. Hope you will be back writing again soon. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/30/2009 11:59:00 PM
You know the best people, and I am glad I know you ... great write again. Love.
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Date: 5/28/2009 6:41:00 AM
A profound thinker is your friend ... a lover who know his food and preferences ... gosh sort of make the hungry more hungry ... got to eat, bravo for the write. love and peace, my friend.
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Date: 5/28/2009 4:09:00 AM
a yummy truth indeed. I wish it were that simple. I had no idea you had 7 kids! You go, mama! my 5 keep my jumping, that's for sure! love, Kristin
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Date: 5/28/2009 1:27:00 AM
An enjoyable write Lolita.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
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Date: 5/27/2009 3:52:00 PM
This is a good recipe for life..you really broke this down in a nice food network way...love your creativity and your heart my friend..thanks for the comments.
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Date: 5/27/2009 3:37:00 PM
your best friend taught you well,and you are teachimg me too--bravo--charma
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Date: 5/27/2009 12:50:00 PM
FOOD FOR THOUGHT ARE YOU A NEW YORKER THATS WHERE HOAGIES ARE POPULAR IN THE LITTLE CORNER STORE ON THE BLOCK LOL CUTE THANKS FOR THE COMMENT
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Date: 5/27/2009 12:05:00 PM
Delicious humor that leaves me hungry for love. Very creative. Who'd think love could be compared to a hoagie? But you succeeded, Lolita! Love, Carolyn
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