Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

This sounds like unreuited love because, she feels the guy chose the other woman because of the wrong reasons. Just for beauty not for character. This also shows us the importance of helping those less fortunate.

Keep writing

dragonpoet

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2016

Thank you , When I was young I remember feeling this , now I would never be with someone who didn't want me.

reply by dragonpoet on 26-Apr-2016

You're welcome. It is a smart and healthy idea not to feel this way more than once.

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Comment from Rookette

Excellent

I really liked this poem. Such an amazing job conveying how it is to pretend to not care, pretend not to be hurt, pretend not to love anymore, pretend you've moved on. This one hit very close to home for me! Great work and lovely accompanying photo!! xoLeslie

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2016

Thank you , I remember feeling this way when I was young, Now , I would never want to be with someone who didn't want to be with me.
We do get wiser with age.

Comment from Slythytove2

Excellent

That is a hard lesson isn't it? No matter how hard we try we always come back to the beginning for answers. So nicely put and warmly received. A lovely but sad poem. Every repertoire should have some. Remember that line from "the Fantastics" Without a hurt the heart is hollow. Good One.

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2016

I love that line.
About jealousy - I remember feeling this way when I was young, Now , I would never want to be with someone who didn't want to be with me.
We do get wiser with age.

reply by Slythytove2 on 27-Apr-2016

Jealousy and anger are for children- you're so right.

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Oh jusylee, this is Very good and such a deserving winner. Congratulations. So right you are in what you are saying in this well written poem. Well done. All the best. Ulla:))

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2016

Thank you so much. I remember feeling that way when I was young now, I would never want to be with someone who didn't want to be with me.

reply by Ulla on 26-Apr-2016

I couldn't agree more. Ulla:))

Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

This is indeed a very worthy winner dear friend! I love your philosophical sentiment. The message is also very good .
Thanks for sharing!
Blessings!
Rebekka x

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2016

I remember feeling this way when I was young. Now, I would never want to be with someone who didn't want to be with me. Getting older does make us wiser.

Comment from nomi338

Excellent

It is never easy to watch someone who used to love you be in love with someone else. No matter how brave a face you wear for the world, deep inside you still hurt and mourn what you had but have no more. Whether it was your fault that things ended or not, unless you are over them, through with them in your secret heart of hearts. you will hurt each and every time. I have been there and I have known this hurt.

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2016

I remember feeling this way when I was young, Now , I would never want to be with someone who didn't want to be with me.
We do get wiser with age.

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

Very well written and congratulations on the win. I am not surprised you won. Well written with a surprise and very clever ending. The whole, written in good couplets, is excellent. Warm regards Dorothy x

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2016

I remember feeling this way when I was young, Now , I would never want to be with someone who didn't want to be with me.
We do get wiser with age.

Comment from frogbook

Excellent

This is a lovely poem that speaks about how we wish we felt, but knowing that the hurt is still there. I'm sure countless people can identify. Effective form with the couplets relaying each message and a compelling presentation to draw the reader in.

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2016

I remember feeling this way when I was young, Now , I would never want to be with someone who didn't want to be with me.
We do get wiser with age.

Comment from Jamie P

Excellent

I love the conflict between the reality of how we say we feel and how we really feel that is juxtaposed here. How we lie to ourselves to hide the reality of our feelings. Wonderful piece that you have here.

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2016

I remember what this felt like when I was young. Now, I would never want someone who didn't want me. We do get wiser with age.

Comment from dmt1967

Excellent

This is a sad poem. Most of us are strong until we get home. I liked the green-eyed picture and background color as it went well with the theme of the poem. Congratulations on a well deserved win and thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2016

I remember feeling this way when I was young. Now, I would never want to be with someone who didn't want me. We do get wiser when we get older.