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Something You Earn

You're there Right there But somehow you're not there at all Looking now Even now Your eyes stare like a barren wall Always leaving so I can't see you Forever going and leaving me behind What's the logic of your actions? If only I could read your mind Take time Anytime To set this impossible mess straight Always late Too late Sorry, but I feel as if I I shouldn't wait Now it's my turn to leave Never again will I return Maybe now you'll realize Respect is something you earn

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 2/12/2016 9:35:00 PM
JAMES, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA
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Date: 9/14/2012 2:30:00 AM
Nicely said James! Lovely delivery!
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Date: 9/11/2012 7:24:00 PM
Agreed! Respect is earned not owed..welcome ..enjoyed your poem Pat
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Date: 9/10/2012 6:14:00 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you today James. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Hoping you find even more inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Thank you for sharing your writing with us. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/9/2012 7:59:00 AM
Welcome my fellow countryman! "Respect is something you earn" so so true! Enjoy your stay... cheers, Jack
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