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I give ~

They take~

Disappointment~

Will l ever learn~

Never ~
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Gentile Avatar
November 17, 2023 at 10:59 AM
So sorry that you've been disappointed Deb!! Your poem packs a lot of punch ! You nailed your feeling with so few words and that's hard to do!! Happy Friday xxoo
M  Avatar
November 17, 2023 at 12:32 PM
Thanks Mike…..l think all givers get disappointed along the way in life….doesn't stop us though hehe! Always a pleasure! Debx
Empress Avatar
November 17, 2023 at 10:10 AM
Everytime i read your poems i feel Like you speak for me, this hits home. And is so true, sometimes i wonder too do i ever learn. But having some people who remind me to remember helps me. Love how you’ve said so much in few words. Always a pleasure reading you. Sending you light talented soul
Empress Avatar
November 17, 2023 at 1:20 PM
Awwn let me try to soupmail maybe cus we dont follow each other
M  Avatar
November 17, 2023 at 12:18 PM
Hi IE l really wanted to Soupmail you but you dont have it l see. Thankyou for always making me feel my basic poems can affect someone and make them feel something….l am truly thankful for your kind and sincere comments IE and know they are from a genuine honest heart! Thankyou….Debx
Greenhough Avatar
November 17, 2023 at 9:50 AM
I've learned to give only the things that I don't need. Be always careful.
M  Avatar
November 17, 2023 at 12:27 PM
I give alot of myself Hilda and that won’t ever change lm afraid! Thankyou Hilda and nice to meet you! Debx
Pandit Avatar
November 17, 2023 at 6:52 AM
Saintly vibes you convey my friend. Be as you are!
M  Avatar
November 17, 2023 at 7:17 AM
Far from saintly vijay honestly…..just one of millions of kind hearted humans in this world….who gets disappointed at times. Thanks lovely friend! Deb
Hawkins Avatar
November 17, 2023 at 2:12 AM
And feel guilty for thinking you mustn't feel this way when you know how a little reciprocation could take away the bad thoughts you have and warm your heart and the takers too! Another good one Deb Take care, Old Duck XX
M  Avatar
November 17, 2023 at 4:24 AM
You are a giver this l know my lovely Shirley! Always love your comments…..Debx
Turner Avatar
November 17, 2023 at 1:58 AM
You can always give them BS! LOL The Bible says, "Be a cheerful giver" Probably good advice! Be well and take care YL:)
M  Avatar
November 17, 2023 at 4:22 AM
BS never YM! A cheerful giver is a good thing….Thankyou YL x
Wolf Avatar
November 16, 2023 at 11:09 PM
But giving is so much nobler than taking, is it not?!... Tell you what, Deb: Give me an inch (2.54 cm), and I'll take a mile!
M  Avatar
November 17, 2023 at 4:20 AM
Yes it is Mr BB! Im not giving you anything my friend haha!! Debx
DiMino Avatar
November 16, 2023 at 6:21 PM
No. A giver never learns, but they appear ever lovelier to the eyes of other givers. Honest, brave write. I know the disappointed feeling.
M  Avatar
November 17, 2023 at 4:19 AM
If its your nature its your nature right Joe! Thankyou my friend….Debx
One Avatar
November 16, 2023 at 2:53 PM
sadly this is how kind people feel.. we give but never appreciate or reciprocate...
M  Avatar
November 16, 2023 at 3:00 PM
So true and we don't stop doing it! Thanks SO….Debx
Bauer Avatar
November 16, 2023 at 1:46 PM
yeah, that's a hard lesson to learn, deb! well said...
M  Avatar
November 16, 2023 at 1:50 PM
Ilene l think l will go to my grave without ever learning ha! We are who we are! Thanks….Debx
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