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You Love Me More Than You Love Yourself

Oh, my children; precious babes! I've placed all your pictures on the shelf And as I wander toward my grave (I realize) You love me more than you love yourself...

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Joseph Matose

Date: 10/16/2013 1:33:00 PM

Archaic. I don't know how I missed nosing through this fine piece. I'm happy and impressed. You mean Rhyme business my friend. Don't you ever look back. This is real man's stuff! Your Loyal Friend JM

Just That Archaic Poet
Date: 10/16/2013 2:08:00 PM

JM, you are just all kinds of awesome, as a person and as a poet. I adore you, my friend. Thank you a million times, over! :)

Lisa Mccall

Date: 10/15/2013 8:26:00 AM

I really like this one. I enjoy your poems.

Just That Archaic Poet
Date: 10/15/2013 8:30:00 AM

Thanks, Lisa; I'm happy to hear that :)

David Williams

Date: 10/13/2013 10:26:00 AM

Jt, an excellent write, short and it hits home...David

Just That Archaic Poet
Date: 10/14/2013 8:08:00 AM

Thanks for stopping by and for the read and review, David :)

Ken Carroll

Date: 10/12/2013 4:56:00 PM

Hi, A lovely heartfelt write.. Ken

Just That Archaic Poet
Date: 10/13/2013 6:41:00 AM

Thanks for the read and review, Ken; I appreciate it :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 10/12/2013 1:34:00 PM

precious are the children who love unconditionally,JTAP...you truly write from the heart and i love the image. .. wonderfully scribed!..:) huggs

Just That Archaic Poet
Date: 10/12/2013 1:42:00 PM

Thanks so much, Nette; I do so appreciate the compliments; again, many thanks :)

Julie Heckman

Date: 10/12/2013 1:30:00 PM

my friends you are my eyes and arms and soul. Your pictures are my spirit that lives in side me pushing me far from the grave. You love me more than I love myself....

Just That Archaic Poet
Date: 10/12/2013 1:44:00 PM

A lovely poetic reply; thanks for the read and melodious response, Julie :)

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 10/12/2013 9:35:00 AM

meaningful images creating a picture, and the last lines fits in the present day society,AP

Just That Archaic Poet
Date: 10/12/2013 10:15:00 AM

Thanks as always, Doc; much appreciated :)