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Until her angel flew down to kiss her

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She was a very attractive young woman

Searching her way through life

Not really knowing what direction to take

Until her angel flew down to kiss her

She was something of a wild child

Always ready to party and have fun

No plans to leave that lifestyle behind

Until her angel flew down to kiss her

She had no trouble attracting boyfriends

Meaningful relationships eluded her

She thought she knew what true love was

Until her angel flew down to kiss her

She had a very successful career

With no intentions of giving it all up

No thoughts of devotion to a lifelong partner

Until her angel flew down to kiss her

Her girlfriends were all settling down

Some were having babies

She never dreamt of getting married

Until her angel flew down to kiss her

She was not particularly religious

Open minded but a little skeptical

Never really understanding the meaning of faith

Until her angel flew down to kiss her

God had seen her from above

Sending his son to fly down to her

She never imagined God would find her

Until her angel flew down to kiss her

Mission accomplished

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Sometimes words are not enough

He gave up talking

When she stopped listening

Holding her tightly in his arms

A strong manly bear hug

She made no attempt to escape

Melting into him

She released the grip on her imprisoned emotions

Directing her feelings to the door of freedom

At first it was a gently cry

Shedding tears with jagged breaths

Growing steadily into a sobbing wail

Interrupted by short sharp intakes of gasping breath

She became a limp rag doll

Unable to stand without his support

Her whole body shook as she cried

The wailing slowly subsided

Replaced by labored heavy breathing

Her emotional prisoners had all escaped

Strength gradually returned to her limbs

She supported her own weight again

Her arms clung tightly to him

He relaxed the strength of his bear hug slightly

Suddenly he was the captive

She would decide when it was time to untangle

Her cold tears soaked his right shoulder

She lifted her head briefly

Softly brushing the tears from his wet shirt

A ceremonial apologetic gesture

Its Ok he whispered to her

She pulled back but still gripped him tightly

Their eyes locked onto each other

Peering into her soul

His eyes launched missiles loaded with hope

Drilling into the depths of her despair

She made no attempt to evade the onslaught

It was a direct hit

Missiles exploded on impact

Her hope tanks were fully replenished

She acknowledged receipt

With a slow blink

Mission accomplished

Lollipop laughter

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Mother

Child

Walking

Shopping

Window

Candy

Child

Excited

Pleading

Purchase

Lollipop

Mother

Succumbs

Lollipop

Given

Smiles

Slurp

Lick

Suck

Sticky

Mess

Loose

Grip

Lollipop

Dropped

Floor

Dirty

Child

Cries

Uturn

More

Cries

Buy

Replacement

Child

Calmed

Vice

Grip

Slurp

Lick

Suck

No

Dropping

Slurp

Lick

Suck

Dribble

Sticky

Fingers

SlurP

Lick

Suck

Lollipop

Finished

Child

Excited

Sugar

High

Running

Around

Jumping

Laughing

Sticky

Fingers

Leaving

Marks

Calling

Card

Sticky

Mess

Everywhere

Mother

Wiping

Vowing

Never

Again

Child

Overexcited

Mother

Fatigued

Lollipop

Laughter

Love rules

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Conflicts inevitably erupt between couples 

Often over trivial matters

Sometimes we think we are right

And then the other person disagrees

An argument ensues

Differences of opinions are expressed

Perhaps insults are thrown 

Do we then listen to the other person

Or are we just pushing our own agenda

How does this all get resolved

Do we both walk away without closure

Or do we stay and fight

In any conflict somebody has to give way

Find a middle ground for a compromise

Tolerance is a virtue

Allowing others to pass your boundaries

Then explaining calmly to them how you feel

Giving them time to express their feelings

Seeking forgiveness when needed

Calming down and regrouping

Expressing forgiveness first

Leaving the door open

Not running away

Its hard

Nobody is perfect

We are all human

Its a tough journey

Navigating through life’s hurdles

We often think others have it easier

But the reality is its a constant struggle

Nobody breezes through life unscarred

Partners have to give each other space to breathe

While recognizing the needs of each other

And finding the right moments to be together as a team

Love rules

When I take a breath

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When I take a breath

In moments of reflection

I do so consciously

Its my moment

When I take a breath

I am in control

I can hold on to it

Its my breath

When I take a breath

A full deep breath

I feel energy

Its my energy

When I take a breath

With deep focus

I can feel a heart beating

Its my heart beat

When I take a breath

I pause to give thanks

Trees made that oxygen

Its my oxygen

When I take a breath

I accept the gift of life

I am grateful

Its my life

When I take a breath

I feel something pure inside

To be shared

Its my love

The drum beat

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the drum beat is mellow and groovy

cool jazz lounge 

foot tapping and head nodding

slipping into the mood

the drum beat is loud and steady

a parade

bright costumes and dancers

swaying to the rhythm 

the drum beat is fast and furious

rock concert

sounds amplified to painful levels

possessed teenagers leaping

the drum beat is very slow

military funeral 

a young life extinguished

weeping wife and children

the drum beat is steady but faint

beating heart

body pressed tight against you

feeling the rhythm of love

Food for thought

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Food

Thoughts

Food for thought

Thought for food

For thought food

For the love of food

For the food of love

Love of the food thoughts

Thinking about the food you love

Thinking about the love you feed with food

Feeding your thoughts about your lover and food

Knowing that your food will be loved forever in your thoughts

Forever thinking of your lover feeding your loving food thoughts

Your thoughts of love can be everlasting just like your appetite for food

If you don’t eat you get hungry for food but you can still love somebody

If you stop loving you might lose your appetite for for food without feeling hungry

If you and your lover share the same love of food then you will never go hungry for food or love

Swans mate for life

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A couple sat on a bench beside a canal

A pair of majestic swans glided down the slow moving water

Heads held high and proud as they glanced around

Pausing occasionally to plunge their heads under water

Casually grazing on the vegetation of the canal bed

They swam in unison and were never far apart

Frequently rubbing their heads together in a loving embrace

This pair of swans will stay together for life 

When a swan dies their partner may die of a broken heart

The couple held hands on the bench and watched the swans glide by

Just like the swans they were obviously in love and committed to each other

The average marriage in the US lasts only eight years

But this couple tried hard to make it work

Returning to the same bench every year on their wedding anniversary

Watching the same pair of swans glide by 

Many years later the now middle aged couple sat on the bench

The same pair of elderly swans glided by and paused to greet them

Each couple had raised offspring that had left the nest

But they were still together and enjoying another day at the canal

The moral of this story is simple

If you want a guaranteed lifelong relationship then marry a swan