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I can read it, perceive it between the lines. You wish I listened more and stopped keeping score. You'd like me to be taller and my ears lobes smaller. You feel my ties look cheap with a suit too old to keep. You dislike my laughter and still will forever after. You hope I would control body noises from below. My shoes you find a disgrace for putting a frown on your face. You won't say it but to be fair unlike he of your love affair I've been able to keep my hair. So there! Between the lines.

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Date: 11/7/2021 6:16:00 PM
Hello Paul ... a fine couplet indeed. I did enjoy your final comeback verse Paul - Lindsay
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Date: 10/31/2021 12:46:00 AM
Love the style as you use the platform for catharsis! Lovely write Paul! Regards Silpika
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Paul Schneiter
Date: 11/1/2021 5:36:00 AM
SILPIKA, Thank you for your insightful, kind comment. Yes, I probably do engage in catharsis, which poetry accommodates but prose often does not. Every good wish to you and your loved ones. Hugs, Paul
Date: 10/28/2021 11:03:00 PM
Another really lovely poem Paul…..I like the way you write. Debx
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Date: 10/29/2021 6:41:00 PM
Thank you, Deb, for your kind comment. I value and appreciate your encouraging words. Hugs, Paul

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