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Read More"what doesn't kill you...makes you stronger"or so they say it might be truebut I'll tell you what I thinkit sounds like an abuser's excuseas usual...shifting the blame...to you ya know what else it creates?scars that never healfears that never weakentriggers unseen...sneaking...
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The world is definitely not a welcoming place these days. I find myself retreating further from it every day. Thank you, Brenda 🧡
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POWERFUL AND POIGNANT.
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Thank you!
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That phrase neglects something; It hides the trauma that stirred the mantra to be uttered. It doesn’t really make you stronger. It makes you “on guard”.
Your words ring true, Willow. Let it out and stand proud of it.-
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It’s reminiscent of “suck it up, buttercup” to me. They do the abusing & then try to say they’re doing us a favor by “toughening” us up. Scar tissue is just as sensitive…just that nothing grows there anymore. Thank you, Styxian
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![Profile picture of Damian DeadLove]()
Into the book it belongs! Mic Drop, Willow. I got goosebumps! Appreciate you.
Damian
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I’ve been much in my head of late. Kinda dark place in the world these days. My own demons are at least familiar. Thank you, my friend
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Mic drop!! felt this too deeply love..
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Why are there so damn many of us? And the number just keeps going up. Thank you
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![Profile picture of Nick DC]()
Like the joker said “Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stranger”. I think that’s a bit more accurate haha.
Great ink.
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I like that one! It does that, for sure. Thank you, my friend
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Amazing work, Willow. I find myself blushing and cursing myself for never looking at that slogan from this point of view. I gave no thought of that phrase being anything more than absurd for its stupidity. Not that I never knew the pain — or felt it from my father’s hand, or saw it when my mother lay upon the floor with one leg jutting outward at an odd angle. I think I preferred to ignore it, not from shame or ignorance, but because the pain is still there, buried deep within my mind, still sticking in the knife. Thank you for this.
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This is why I write. Because those images haunt. And everyday nonsensical phrases take on different weight when you look at them from the other side. I can never not be fractured. I’m a complete kaleidoscope but if I can draw light to bits and pieces, make people see differently, than maybe someone else won’t experience it later that day. Or they might recognize the truth in what is being said and know they’re not alone in feeling it. We don’t change the world in leaps and bounds, we change it in moments and inches. But it does change. Thank you, FlatDaddy
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Read Moresalacious moment opens to meinviting me to playsecrets whispered entertainthoughts of lust metaphors for the braintittilating in their presentationdesire grows and passion groansit is the darkest magic I knowseducing the elementsbringing the windsmy beauty covered by the starsshimmering in...
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Deeply lusty hues and shades. A feeling arises at reading; languidlust
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hello dearest Jim good evening thank you graciously for the love on this ❤️
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![Profile picture of Damian DeadLove]()
Passionately penned, Brenda. Amazing write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
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A firestorm of beauty and passion as I read and this unfolded. Tenderly written with exquisite attention to the encounter told both emotionally and physically in a dance. Loved reading this.
John
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Thanks for appreciating the dance…and taking time to leave a comment; I am grateful.
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Hoi hoi
Hope this finds you well.I’ve always thanked the forces, liberating us from the
Love
Love me do
You
Know
I love you
Tyranny.Looking back his Bobness only went half way…
Beautiful writes like this one do the rest.
Thank you for writing and posting.
Kind regards, Gus-
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Gus…thanks for the kind comment. I’ll always be true.
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A tendering, trembling new love indeed. Everyone can relate to this piece. Wonderfully done, RPM! Into the list it goes!
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Thanks Daniel! Honored to make the list!
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You can beat a drum and an egg of course but you just can’t beat a nice bit of gentle well stated erotica .. Neville
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Ooh, love that comment. Thanks a bunch!
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![Profile picture of goldenmyst]()
Sorrowfully beautiful. Truly artistry in language that flows all the way until the end. You have a talent with words that is exquisite even in its sorrow. Fine art here, my friend.
John
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hello dearest John bittersweet is love in my view thank you for the love on this ❤️
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Never got to read your writing….just couldn’t get past the image of that stunning woman you provided….lol
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hello dearest Benny yes she is stunning I was looking for a more mature woman to go with the poem thank you for your response I spend a lot of time for the right images ❤️
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Lovely, Brenda. Better to let go sometimes. Lovely!
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thank you graciously dearest Daniel I never really let go though ❤️
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![Profile picture of Sam Nash]()
enjoy your time… you deserve it
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Thank you, Sam;) <3
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what the heck is <3???… oh wait never mind… it is "love" … damn im getting old
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hello beautiful Fia you are so lovely enjoy your time ❤️
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Thank you, crimsin 😊
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What a smashing bit o poetry you pinned here .. muchly enjoyed .. Oh’ n while I’m here, have a well deserved break .. Neville
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Thank you Neville ☺️
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Have fun!!!!!
And great work!-
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Thank you Bobbington ☺️
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![Profile picture of Damian DeadLove]()
Recharge the batteries, Fia. Enjoy your vacation, Cuz. You definitely deserve it.. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Thank you Damian ☺️
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Go get the break you more than earned! We promise not to burn the place down in your absence. Seriously though, enjoy your Me Time!
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Thank you, Willow 😊
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I work a lot so when I get time I just want to post as much as possible haha. It can be rather addictive.
Great ink
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hello beautiful Willow it seems we are on similar wavelengths as of late the world has made me cautious and fear overtakes… great write you are not alone ❤️