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To Rekindle the Flame

A mere glimpse of her his heart beat faster Nearly called her name -- No, that'd be lame Trailed her for a while emotions swirling Recalled how she'd moved He'd been mad with desire All these years later he had a conceit to rekindle the flame Sure it'd be the same Lengthening his stride he pulled alongside her Turning to face him she was no longer slim

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Date: 10/2/2020 7:13:00 AM
"...a conceit to rekindle the flame..." Ha! Be careful what you wish for! Linda
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/2/2020 12:06:00 PM
Good advice, Linda!
Date: 9/30/2020 8:05:00 PM
Oh Gershon!.... I wonder what response you'll pick up from this poem.... It fell a bit flat for me.... Was the guy maintained as 25 forever..?!
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Sigrid Ermine
Date: 9/30/2020 10:07:00 PM
Yes!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/30/2020 8:25:00 PM
Haha! Love your response... All men, of course, are 21 years old in the mirrors into which they peer. I am too. ~ Smoke and Mirrors (Call me Smokey. lol). Thanks, Sigrid.

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