You made me tear up! I don’t know if I could be that brave. I just finished chemo myself. Breast cancer caught early. Lumpectomy. Radiation. That’s why I stopped writing at DUP the last couple months it was there. Just wrote for the first time a week ago and came here. I also fell in love for awhile. Nice guy. Great dog. Held me and went through stuff with me. I couldn’t take the “Are you ok?” even one more time. He was comfortable to be with. A week after my last chemo we stayed at his friend’s cottage. I realized that I was the only thing he had in life. And he focused it on me. I couldn’t be all that. He needs more than just existing. He had 4 good years in the 1990’s but the rest of his life has been being numb. His relationships were all female dominated. His mother and his ex-wife pushing him around. Even his sister who openly hates him. I hated to hurt him but he needs more. I need more. As nice as he was and is – it wasn’t enough for either of us. If my time is limited, I need more than hugs, a smile and “please pass the canned beans”. Writing this comment 2 days after the breakup has inspired a new poem. If I have energy, maybe a post for tomorrow. I did my three today.

Thanks Paula for your thoughtful comment.Im no expert in affairs of the heart but my experience in a long term relationship is that space is necessary.
If someone loves you ‘because they need you’….it ain’t love.
You’ve done the best thing for both of you

Passionately penned, Daniel. Amazing write my friend. Appreciate you.

Damian

With passion… my friend.

Windchill Steak House from Hell. Love it. Damn, that is hot, and it’s oppressive. Love this;))

Brilliantly penned, PAR. Excellent write my friend, simply amazing as always. You never disappoint brother. Appreciate you.

Damian

Several great visuals included within this write, makes it NYC size. I love the details.
Living in central Florida, I get the heat/humidity double whammy. But, theres always some water nearby if I wanna cool off. I guess thats a plus. LOL

The details & description you create in this poem makes me feel as though I’m there. Magnificent!

Thanks, my dear, big kiss for you.

thank you beautiful I can wait 😊

Thanks for the info, Fia. Appreciate you.

Damian

Always helpful info, Fia. Thanks.

I did this yesterday! When I was asked why I posted the same piece with two different names. Cut and paste error plus being tired. Edit. Cut. Repaste.

good job, Fia. You’re doing great here!