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Optimistic Hopelessness...

A girl, a woman, lover, friend,

liking me more than she should.

I want to love someone again,

I know she wishes I would.

I love the joy and pain of her,

our hearts are an open book.

My wounds are fresh from this mad world,

when life was harshly shook.

Portrait eyes are such a treat,

looking up at this new man.

Simply, silly, kind and sweet,

She reminds me who I am.

Her witness down inside of me,

exposure to all my tools.

Teaching each other honesty,

we're reinventing the rules.

She has a look she can't disguise,

whenever I look her way.

Optimistic hopelessness in her eyes,

bittersweet each day.

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Written by
Patrick_Austin
38 / M / New London, Connecticut
Published
Nov 14, 2018
Lines·Words
20·113
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Moving on and on and on and on...

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#love#triangle#dating#breakup#romance#honesty#commitment
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