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A Book of Love

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Assorted poems of love

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Comment from BeasPeas
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A very good poem. Addiction comes in many forms and once it grabs hold it is loathe to let go. It is deceitful and entices with its promise. Glad that you have come back. Marilyn

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2017


reply by the author on 22-Oct-2018
    Blessings to you for your review and your patience while it took so long to respond.

    Always
    Justafan
    Missy
Comment from Sankey
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Hi friend, interesting read. One wonders sometimes how much of our poetry actually reflects real situations in our lives. I also enjoyed the artwork you chose. Not sure how much longer I am staying in this place. message me if you wanna know more. Too public on reviews.

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2016


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2016
    Sankey, I am so grateful for the use of your time here to leave me this R&R. I pray all is well in your life.
    Many thanks.

    Missy
Comment from John Parkin
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You brought me in and I felt your plight and thought of things that might have been. Certainly bad enough was the addiction you found and it sounds like you have fought and won. I thought the journey you took me on was excellent and the end was fitting. I was addicted on morphine from a back fusion and it was the most horrible experience I have ever encountered trying to fight back but I won so I really felt your pain. Congratulations for you win.

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2016


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2016
    I am speechless, John with this amazing review and your successful fight to overcome addiction. Life has a way of giving back if we are inclined to see it. Again, my heartfelt thanks :)

    Always justafan,
    Missy
Comment from judester
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A clever take on addiction and the hopelessness of any relationship surviving the wicked ways of drugs. So sad to see modern addictions rise above family, self and life, cheers, j ps. welcome back

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2016


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2016
    Hi J. Thanks for the warm welcome and the spot on review. :)

    Always,
    Missy
Comment from joannakruk
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Superb piece with a very unexpected ending. I had to reread it under the context of addiction and I see the parallels. My personality is naturally addictive, my crux being running, training, gym and general physical exertion. The beauty of this poem is that it is directly relevant. The world advocates exercise and movement as something positive, to do, to aspire to increase....but where is the limit. Addiction is like that, we get lost in the act of it, the ego falls away and we become unaccountable... child-like bliss. Well done.

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2016


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2016
    Joanna, many thanks for this thought provoking review. Addiction it seems, has no boundaries.
    Have a wonderful day.

    Always,
    Missy
Comment from Veenbee
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I like the emotion that comes from reading this poem. I can feel the pain of the lies told through the eyes and smile. Great Job. I just wanted to ask, a lot of times I read what people write and I wonder, is it from true experiences or are they made up?

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2016


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2016
    Veenbee, this is partially true. My own son has an addiction to pain killers. But, I am a romantic and was writing a love story ...so it is in truth, only at the end that I found the "addiction" part.

    Thank you for the lovely review :)

    Always justafan,
    Missy
Comment from Dawn Munro
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Oh, I sure hope this is not biographical; it's stunning, but so very sad! Addiction ruins lives; addiction of all types, and though this powerful free verse doesn't spell out what the addiction is, it's obviously very close to 'a love that kills', and that is a living nightmare. (I hope I am reading this correctly, and I hope it truly is NOT real, but simply a creation of your talented pen, my friend.) NO *&#$@! SIXES!!! These will have to do!!! -****************************************************Outstanding!

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2016


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2016
    Hi my lovely friend and yessssssss, your string of ********* works for me :)
    Love you, bunches.

    Always, not justafan of yours but friend,
    Missy
Comment from rjuselius
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this is a profound piece of poetry dear justafan! i just broke up with my fiance becuase he has cheated on me the whole time we have been together, i just found it out very late. he definitely broke my heart. he was my first passion.
thank you for sharing!
blessings!
rebekka x

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2016


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2016
    :(
    It is a truly heartbreaking thing to find out. Love, can make us blind to so much at times. I pray that you will not ever forget this treachery but find enough peach to let it not consume you. Blessings

    Always justafan,
    Missy
Comment from Javed05
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This is a thoughtful poem. Author has chosen words well, and having fitted them into this form they work well. It flows smoothly. Only thing I struggled was the background colour and small font. Was hard read. Thank you

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2016


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2016
    I apologize for the small font but, appreciate your tenacity in forging ahead and leaving this R&R for me. :)

    Always justafan,
    Missy
Comment from Janet Foor
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"Deceit" is truly a beautiful written and poignant piece. Excellent metaphor of a deceitful lover. The heartache of any addiction is tragic. Your words share the vivid imagery of the curse that addiction brings to a family.
Well done.

Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2016


reply by the author on 08-Nov-2016
    Janet, I apologize for the lateness of this reply. PT has kept me busy . I am recovering from Achilles tendon surgery.
    Thank you so much for the 6. It is a most welcome , welcome back to FanStory. :)

    Always justafan,
    Missy
reply by Janet Foor on 08-Nov-2016
    not a problem Missy. Life catches up with us. Hope the surgery went well.