denial
When I vow I will stop thinking of her
it’s because I can’t stop
When I say she is forgotten
the truth is, she is not
Look at me denying I am in denial
and I don’t know where to start
Perhaps I can deceive my friends
but I will never fool my heart
My brain continues to remember
what my heart refuses to forget
so I’ll continue to pretend
I’m not haunted
by the girl I haven’t met
The Lonely Author 
There is a very deep yearning in this poem. I feel your melancholy.
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Smiling. Your are so generous with your words. I am thrilled that you or anyone can feel anything in my poetry.
Humbled by your lovely words. Thank you so much
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It’s just credit where credit’s due. 😊 Have a great day. 😎
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You too
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Your talent is so amazing at creating such beautiful poetry after poetry – This time too I say Beautiful Poetry and I mean it so truly for this poem until you write the next one 🙂
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Humbled by your amazing words. So touched by this comment. Thank you for all of
yur encouraging words. They are treasures you sprinkle over my grateful blog.
Thank you so much.
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You are very welcome, most welcome.
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So, love this prose because it’s filled with humour, as you purport pathos.
You are very clever, and I adore that about you!
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LOL Can one truly be in denial about someone they never met?
I klove your comments. Always challenge me or make me smile. Thank you
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Your welcome! I will add, your poetry makes me think. If it didn’t, there would be no comment that would challenge. ❦
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Smiling.
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Published today, and well over 200 responses at this minute. Love the verse, love the artwork. You are a rare talent, indeed. 🙂
–Michael
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Smiling. I am very lucky to have a special group of friends here in WordPress.
Thank you for your kind observations and words. They are always appreciated.
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Such truth in such contradiction….or not contradiction. I love the back and forth.
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Smiling. Is she a muse or not. Wink wink.
Happy you liked this. Thanks so much for your words.
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Excellent thought. It’s amazing how the heart (inner emotion) responds and reacts. There is an old comment – keep your heart with all diligence for out of it become the issues of life.
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That is so true. Happy you liked this my friend. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
A HEART IS HURTING—BUT RICHLY PORTRAYED! LOVE THAT PICTURE—WHERE DID YPU FIND IT? 🙂
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I spent hours on the weekend finding images. Happen to luck out on that one. Honestly, i have no idea. I visit so many websites.
Thanks for the kind words and the reblog John.
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Your way seems to be the way! Remembering that it was SOMEWHERE doesn’t always help!
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LOL . I know. I do dozens and dozens of searches John. I spend three or four hours a week just searching for images to inspire me
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I sure hope you fill a file with them, for safe keeping!
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Yes, I have about 900 images filed for safe keeping.
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WOW! I keep after myself to cull my files down from time-to-time. But many I’ve lost to the cyber universe.
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I have them on a drive sperate from my computer to make sure I never lose any.
I often find inspiration in a pic.
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Yup…I can, too!
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Good
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When I was much younger, when things weren’t going well, dealing with a marriage that had fallen apart, I would lay in bed at night and know I was going to spend the rest of my life with someone I hadn’t even met. Turns out her name is Missy.
This resonates.
Tim
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Tim, first, apologies for my very late response. I took a much needed holiday blogging break and I am finally getting
caught up with my messages. Sorry, I would never want anyone to think I ignored them.
Flattered that this poem resonated with you. I went through a hard break up over the summer, so I know exactly what you mean.
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your thoughts and experiences. It is appreciated.
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Ooh this gave my goosebumps. Scintillating, smooth and full of longing. Nicely done my friend. 💕
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Thank you Miriam for yur lovely words.
Grateful for your words and support
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You’re very welcome. x
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Stunning verses, Drew!!!! I so loved these the most, they hit home with me, – “Perhaps I can deceive my friends
but I will never fool my heart
My brain continues to remember
what my heart refuses to forget
Bellissimo, My Friend, Bellissimo
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Very grateful for your lovely words Chuck. You are a good man and friend.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. It is greatly appreciated.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet and commented:
Don’t Miss This Great Poem – DENIAL
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Thanks so much Chuck. Appreciate all of your kindness and support.
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torturing yourself vividly if you’re picturing that mouth 🙂
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Oh, that mouth is delicious torture.
Thanks for stopping by. Appreciate it.
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An excellent finale
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Happy you think so Derrick. Thank you so much
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Honestly , I love your poetry. Thanks for posting such amazing creativity !
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Very kind of you to say that. I appreciate your words and time.
Grateful. Thank you.
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Amazing
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Thank you very much my friend
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Love ending…a clever twist that adds a whole new dimension of possibilities. Wonderful poem.
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Thank you. Happy you appreciate this little poem.
Thank you.
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bravo! so good!
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Thanks you. Appreciate it.
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🙂 my pleasure 🙂
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Sigh. This is probably one of my favorite poems of yours. Well done! Thanks for sharing your work.
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Thank you for your kind words.
Will you return to blogging.
You had several posts I couldn’t comment on.
Miss reading your posts
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Hanging by every word, wondering which girls will it be. To end with someone yet to be known, leaves me with a bittersweet which makes my heart to desire to return and read more. Maybe, her face will appear in a future day. Love love your poetry. Never does it disappoints. Have an inspiring day. God bless.
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Smiling. You are so kind. I am certain someomne special will come along.
You beautiful words and encouraging and inspiring. Thank you so miuch for being you.
Mucho appreciated,.
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You did it again. Amazing!
Ah, to be in love with being in love. Story of my life. xP
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Apologies for my very late response. I took a long holiday break and I am still trying to catch up to older messages.
Thank you for taking the time out to read and comment. You words fill me with happiness and encouragement. Much
appreciated.
As for the story of your life….sorry, to hear this. Wouldn’t wish this upon anyone.
Again, apologies and gratitude.
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I love the last line.
”My brain continues to remember what my heart refuses to forget so I’ll continue to pretend I’m not haunted by the girl I haven’t met”
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Winnie, told you I am late on messages.
Thank you
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An amazing poem with a tinge of melancholy. Wonderfully penned… 🙂
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Thank you. So grateful for your words.
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Delightful! It brings back a song memory and in my mind I hear “there’s a somebody I’m longing to see, I hope that she/he turns out to be…..”
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Those are very lovely lyrics. Thank you for sharing them and your thoughts with me.
Happy that you liked this post.
Apologies for my late response. I took a gholiday blogging break and fell far behind in my blog reading and answering
comments. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts.
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Relatable 😔….this is a great poem.
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Happy that you think so. Delighted you liked it. Thank you for reading.
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This is so deep and special 🙂
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Happy you think so.
Thak you for your kind words.
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Thank you for your very kind words.
Happy you liked it
Apologiers for the late response. I took a blogging break for the holidays
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🙂 Its always a pleasure reading you 🙂 Happy New Year 🙂
And don’t worry about late responses 😉
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Very beautiful. The depth in the lines is amazing.
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Grateful for your words. Thank you so much for reading and sharing your thoughts.
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My pleasure
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Dear dew!! Plz read my new poem” Round shape of blue sky has own limits”.it is related to your asked question.are you agree with it’s lines?
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I think these would make great song lyrics! Love this ❤
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Diane, I am very happy you did. Thank you for your lovely and encouragin words. Very grateful.
Apologies for the late response, my little holiday blogging break set me back on responding to messages.
Have a great evening
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That end💗💗💗
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Appreciate your thoughts. Thank you my dear.
Happy 2019
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You shall one day
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Smiling. Yes, one day I will.
Thank you for your words. Grateful
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Pleasure
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Happy and loved u will be my heartfelt prayers
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Thank you. I am so grateful for your lovely and heartfelt reply.
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Someday I wish to write the way you do! We write about similar things but how I wish I had your words.
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You are much too kind. Thank you for your sweet words. They made me so happy.
Humbled.
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Amazingly written!
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Grateful for your taking the time out to read and leave your lovely comment. Thank you.
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Thanks a lot..Do check my blogs too on https://mesmotsbysazz.com
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Thanks
I will
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You have got a flawless way with how you sink such deep and relatable emotions into the words you write.
The heart, ever the stubborn one.
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Humbled by your amazing comments. You are extremely kind and generous with your words.
Thank you for this spectacular comment. Your read and words are always appreciated here.
Sorry, for my late reply, my holiday blogging break set me back on comments. And I am finally
catching up with replies and my blog reading.
Thanks again. Hope your 2019 hads started off well.
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Your poems are worth every praise.
Now I’m the one whose got lots of catching up to do.
Thank you Drew 🙂
I wish you all the very best in 2019
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T%hank you so much for your kind words. Best in 2019 to you
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Beautiful 👌
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Appreciate that. Thanks for reading.
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My pleasure.
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too good!!
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Flattered. Thnak you for reading.
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Beautiful – it is haunting and wonderfully written ♥️
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Thank you. So happy you liked it.
Always appreciate your thoughts.
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My pleasure 😊
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Beautiful!!! Thank you! God bless your hands and mind.
Trying to learn from you….:) “The denial that I haven’t meet you yet, but my heart already knows yours, my hands have traveled the horizon of your body, and my lips have tasted the sweet honey of your kisses. I close my eyes and you are there, so close that I can feel your breath, I can smell your perfume. I want to stay there with you, and reality forces me to open my eyes…. I refuse to do it.
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Apologies for the late response. I took a blogging break over the holidays to recharge.
Humbled by your amazing and generous message.
That is such a creative, wonderful, and loving comment. You captured the essence and sentiments of the poem so perfectly.
Thank you for this fantastic write. It should have been a post on your blog. Smiling.
Thank you very much. I appreciate it.
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I understand, no worries! I really thank you for what you do… Takes me back where my soul was at some point in my life! Thank you again! 🙂
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Grateful for your sharing this. Thank you so much
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beautiful<3
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Appreciate that. Thank you for reading
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This gives me goosebumbs!!!!
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goosebumps***
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Thank you so much
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You are much too kind. Thanks for the read and your supoorttive words. It is greatly appreciated.
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This is perfect. Stunning.
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Thank you for your generous words. Appreciate them.
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I wish I get to meet you some day.. one of my many daydreams..
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Smiling. That is a sweet thing to say. Who knows maybe someday we can meet.
Have a great day or is it evening?
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Evening it is. sometime on a rainy day having coffee somewhere with you on my maiden visit to states ticking something off my bucket list.
Uff This thoughts 😬
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Smiling again. Ah, a good conversation over coffee. What can be better than that.
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Absolutely..nothing can beat a deep conversation over coffee between two writers😄.
I am already looking forward…till then will just read what you write 😁😁
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