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poetry, thoughts, quotations
Poetry & Prose by Jodine Derena Butler
Brewing thoughts...
Aroused by Arête, an eco-meditating logophile
"To be loved and love at the highest count, means to lose all the things I can't live without. Let it be known that I will choose to lose, it's a sacrifice, but I can't live a lie" -Adele-
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days of stone 
No Man’s land.
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Oh wow–isn’t this so descriptive of what I experience too.
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Happy and sad you can relate, my friend 🙂
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Well the interesting thing is that when someone like yourself writes it so perfectly–it’s quite beneficial for “next time”: I’ll be able to see the “warring parties” in my head, which might allow for greater clarity, and ameliorate the emotional toll. So I’m grateful to you 🙂
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So happy to help 🙂
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Thanks again 🙂
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❤
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Not able to move, except into the position of “losing” the war, the king has no option but to battle within.
Perfection!
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Sweet as ever. Thank you, Miss Skittles 🙂
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