Reasons

a thousand reasons to stay
a million more to go
the writing is on the wall
don't think it doesn't show

I weighed the pros and cons
and tried to turn and run
always coming back
it just won't stay undone

I've tried to work it out
rationalize in my head
the list goes on for miles
and just fills me with dread

I might as well just toss it
for all the good it has done
baby I'm here for keeps
I just can't leave this alone
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Brown Avatar
November 19, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your splendid writing with us J B. May this week find you in good health and your pen be overflowing with inspiration. Love, Carol
Culverhouse Avatar
November 18, 2009 at 6:53 PM
real endurance, it takes more strength to fight for a relationship than to run! Kudos to you.
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