Open Poetry #48 |
Flip Side of Love |
JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Flip Side of Love I hurt women when I told them I didn't love them. What was I supposed to do, lie to them, telling them words that weren't true. JamesLee 26March 2012 |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yes. They expected the lie. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
I believe I would rather be hurt by the truth, than deceived by a lie if it were my choice - but I do know a lot of people who need the deception. |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Perhaps in this one it's a question of timing. If one "takes all" before telling the truth then hurt is the natural outcome and we must be duly chastised. |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
No... But you can be more up-front at the beginning of your relationship. You can't just move your lips, you gotta speak plainly... JL Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. Maranatha! |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Been there, done that, my friend (and also been the receiver of such words (one, while appreciating the honesty at a later day, was practically devastating and totally unexpected). Honesty, while sometimes painful, especially when it comes to the heart, is, in the end, the least hurtful. And the words I love you though terribly abused, should never be the means to an end. That's always been My philosophy. You did the right thing. j. |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
hello james, we can't love everybody, that is a good point, perhaps it was not a lie to tell i love you, our consciousness has sometimes limits and we can't control feelings, fearing is not lying i guess, sorry for the mixed thoughts, appreciated the beauty of the poem, regards yann |
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D.Lester Young Senior Member
since 2001-12-08
Posts 1219Austin, Tx |
The poetic twist where it ead different the second and more time, enjoyed. |
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