Nailed and Failed

A no-one that I knew I nailed
The someone that I loved I failed
What a bitter pill to take
To lust, not love, a big mistake
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Simon Avatar
July 10, 2020 at 7:47 PM
Been there in my younger days... When I founnd the one that forgave me unequivocally, immediately and without question... The end...
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
June 8, 2012 at 2:11 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Mike last line so true xx
Johnson Avatar
June 7, 2012 at 4:48 PM
Lesson learned Mike. Congrats on your win. Loved the conveyance.
Brown Avatar
June 7, 2012 at 5:55 AM
Congratulations on your win in the Susan's "Nailed or Failed"contest Mike. Love, Carol
Green Avatar
June 7, 2012 at 12:49 AM
Well written! Couldn't agree more!
A   Avatar
June 6, 2012 at 6:31 PM
MIKE,, Congratulations with your wonderful win, In SUSAN'S contest. take care ;-) ~ Always PD
Tsiluma Avatar
June 3, 2012 at 7:20 AM
Ha! And I was just starting to wonder!Nice poem Mike!
Dailey Avatar
June 2, 2012 at 2:22 PM
Before you ask - this is not a true story. I have been happily married for over 40 years.
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