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Still Unattainable

Beloved, again, I bargain with my unbridled mind, seeking to find a smile wider than time, and wild eyes like mossy tree stumps, gliding against light, in exchange for all of my recollection's regrets combined. A stranger's divergent eyes always disappoint, pointing away from the maze of memories that light up a late father's reflection. Bashfully inadequate, I project pity upon those understudied features, each seemingly inferior to familiarity. An uncomfortable stare doesn't prepare one for the despair of a persistent preoccupation with what is not there. March 8, 2025

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Date: 3/28/2025 2:16:00 PM
Juliet, there is a deep seeded sadness and longing in your words like a gift just beyond your reach. You have written that longing so perfectly! I am so happy to see you posting again! You have been missed. Sending you blessings!
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Juliet Ligon
Date: 3/31/2025 2:02:00 PM
Thanks for your kind comments and blessings!

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