Hopeless Optimism

Hello, I write again To tell you of the pain That you’ve made me writhe with and The thoughts that have crossed and almost crushed my mind How you’ve had me wonder and my thoughts wander If there will ever be a moment when we’ll be together You’ve made me lose hope only to find it again In that place where it’s not pain or anger that I feel but something in between »

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A Letter From Love

Hello, I can feel your heart quiver and your bones ache I do know you might think loving was a mistake You also might think I have gone AWOL While I sit here and watch your countenance fall You probably ask in your heart - that oh so beautiful heart Why bad things happen to good people - that you love How you might be overwhelmed with hate - all for love »

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