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Date written: 12/29/2024


love,
if indeed true,
isn't putting on pause
affection, approval, respect
until a condition, 
or two, is met.
it isn't employing 
control tactics
over anyone;
vote
with your feet
whenever handcuffed with
"or else"
cash in your chips
and walk away.
love isn't obligation
to keep someone content.
it isn't pressure
to be someone you're not,
to do anything you'd rather not do.
love,
if no strings are attached,
isn't being made 
to feel pangs of guilt
for driving in your own lane,
it isn't being made 
to feel indebted
to repay a favor done.
love
is not love if 
it feels
one-sided,
looks
crooked.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024




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Date: 12/29/2024 3:10:00 PM
Hello Edward, i do agree with the words of your poetry. Blessings my friend. /Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/5/2025 5:26:00 PM
Hello Edward, I hope you had a lovely Christmas with you family. wishing you all the best for the New Year. blessing my friend. /Darlene/
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 12/29/2024 3:39:00 PM
Thank you so much for the wonderful visit, Darlene. Blessings to you as well, my friend. Wishing you a Happy New Year!

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