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The Answer

Once in my life As I learned the art of loving, I started painting... and from the gentlest to the wildest stroke of my bare hands, I made a portrait of my man. Then I told myself I would love only one that surely match that epitome, my man of chivalry. Then you came... People asked me, why do I love you? Oh, I didn't even know why. So I asked the stars sparkling from afar in one moonless night; Why do I love you? And from the vastness of the sky I saw a falling star... And here in front of me, a stone that glitters though unpolished.

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Date: 6/28/2020 2:48:00 PM
Hello JCB Burl, Question: "Why do I love him?" Answer: You feel it in your heart. Enjoy your day my friend.
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Date: 6/21/2020 6:32:00 AM
wow... this one is a great use of metaphor.. I guess we can pain the prettiest painting, but it will never be perfect...
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Date: 6/17/2020 6:31:00 AM
Wow! Such poignant words full of raw emotions. You are a magical poet. Love your muse. Much love. God bless you :)
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Date: 6/15/2020 3:50:00 PM
Remarkable lines, true words, amazing piece from a very deep and wise mind. I love every bit of this. Great work
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Date: 6/14/2020 4:44:00 AM
Beautiful. Kind wishes, Kai
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Date: 6/12/2020 6:04:00 PM
Wow! What a lovely piece, JCB! Painting love in a unique way - so much depth! Awesome!
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Date: 6/12/2020 12:51:00 AM
Love this wonderful yet unique poetry...
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Date: 6/10/2020 3:34:00 PM
Such a lovely piece JCB, really amazing who we think we would love but then life turns that around. Have a great day, Gordon
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Date: 6/9/2020 6:02:00 PM
You have created a beautiful painting of love with your words, JCB. I love the sentiment and a FAVE for me! Blessings, Rhonda xx
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Date: 6/9/2020 2:28:00 PM
this is SO cool. You just don't know who you will end up with, and it may be someone nothing like you ever expected. Delightful!
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Date: 6/9/2020 11:41:00 AM
A very touching, honest, and loving word painting, my friend. Well done ~ John
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Date: 6/9/2020 7:02:00 AM
WOW! This is so awesome, brilliant write, JCB!! I am saving it in my FAVES.
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Date: 6/9/2020 5:16:00 AM
Love it!
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