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Turn the Other Cheek

A few hours past midnight
from a nightmare I wake
my heart is a pounding
and I'm pondering fate

My temperature's rising
there's sweat on my brow
all from the pictures
and the feelings allowed

It all started like this
when we were sitting alone
you brushed back your hair
and didn't look at your phone

Your eyes locked on mine
hung on every word that I said
I went in slow for a kiss
but you turned your head

You talked about true love
and a friend that you knew
how she's sweet and endearing
and available too

In the dark of this night
as I toss and I turn
does this bring me closer
to the questions that burn

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 10/19/2016 6:00:00 PM
like university challenge your starter for 2 do you, does she, will she??? university Tim answers................ Great write........Seren
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Date: 10/20/2016 6:26:00 PM
lol...thanks Seren
Date: 10/19/2016 11:43:00 AM
Wow, those damn questions that we have a 50/50 chance off answering right. This one is of the charts Tim. I fell right into this scenario you have created and now I am filled with questions.
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Tim Smith
Date: 10/19/2016 12:16:00 PM
I hear you Chris. It is never easy.
Date: 10/19/2016 10:31:00 AM
you've done a great job of turning this dream into a well-crafted poem, tim!
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Date: 10/19/2016 12:14:00 PM
Thanks ilene
Date: 10/19/2016 8:12:00 AM
Well you have to wait for the morning when your nightmares will turn to beautiful dreams dear, Tim! Beautifully done my friend!
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Tim Smith
Date: 10/19/2016 9:02:00 AM
Yes, I can't wait for them.
Date: 10/19/2016 7:12:00 AM
Oh you should start dating all your friends in Chicago...Maybe you 'll find out which one She is.but Ssshhh.Becareful..Never trust an X in choosing your girl...You're in a great mood today..and Im happy. for you.Good day :)
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Date: 10/19/2016 9:02:00 AM
Lol...that's a thought. I try to be positive. I love the new avatar... stunning. Have a fantabolous day : ))
Date: 10/19/2016 6:34:00 AM
awhhh, filled with enigma, tim... what a hanging puzzle; wonderful!..huggs
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Tim Smith
Date: 10/19/2016 9:00:00 AM
Thanks nette. It might be repressed feelings
Date: 10/19/2016 6:25:00 AM
What an unusual dream Tim - shame you woke before she told you who it was!:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 10/19/2016 8:59:00 AM
Lol...must have been the breeze coming in my window that woke me
Date: 10/19/2016 5:51:00 AM
well done Tim, I had a drink poured over my head once for trying to sneak a kiss in. Ha. Not a good feeling, damp too. Good poem mate /|\
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Tim Smith
Date: 10/19/2016 8:57:00 AM
Lol...hope she was worth the try

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