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Meeting With An Old Lover

We had a very mad affair 
But that was years ago 
Now we are both turning grey 
Our eyes have seen sorrow and pain 
It was good to see her
We come from different traditions 
I am a somewhat observant Jew 
She was raised a Roman Catholic 
Does that matter? 
Some would say yes, others no 
I guess assimilation is on the table 
But I have been to Israel and that changed me somewhat 
Well two souls conversed this afternoon 
I don't regret it

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/18/2018 12:33:00 AM

I like Robert's word: wistful. That really describes this one, Matt. I really like it.

Jan Allison

Date: 1/16/2018 4:29:00 PM

No it shouldn't matter but all too often different religious beliefs o impact on the ending a relationship and its often outside influences family friend etc that force the lovers to part. Hope you continue to be friends matthew and who knows what the future will bring - you can't help who you fall in love with!:-) hugs Jan xx