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Tag Archives: misunderstandings
You Don’t Know Me
We exchange pleasantries online or on the town; you’ve read my poetry and perhaps you have found some similarity between yourself and me, but you don’t know me. We talk of politics or turns that life may make; something I … Continue reading
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Tagged Cindy Walker, identity, misunderstandings, relationships, remakes, You Don't Know Me
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Songwriter Blues
A songwriter walks on the slimmest of threads to balance what’s in his heart versus his head; sometimes, random thoughts will inspire him to sing words that aren’t about his life or any damned thing. Emotions in motion, a mood … Continue reading
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Tagged blues, emotions, expectations, inspiration, misunderstandings, relationships, songwriting
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Don’t Say a Word
Don’t say a word; let the silence between us deepen and swallow us whole; forget who was in control, who had the more meaningful role. Don’t say a word; let not speaking remind us of what can be better unsaid; … Continue reading
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Tagged communication, miscommunication, misunderstandings, relationships, silence, words
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One More Man
If I could never be the one to make you smile like you say he may have done Then why do you always seem to run to me? If I could never take his place to bring that smile you … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, flirting, hopelessness, love, misunderstandings, passivity, rejection, relationships
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