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Why

Why did you go

Why does this hurt so much

Why didn’t I see this coming

Why am I crying

Why can’t I find true love

Why didn’t you love me

Why didn’t you stay

Maybe…. I didn’t ask enough questions

 

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Mark

Mark

18 years 8 months ago

The question for me would be

I can't find true love. Why is it that I cannot find true love? What is true love? my answer to this is "true love" is that of my Parents The question for me is - Why is it that nobody falls in love with me? I take it that this is what you are really asking in the fifth line. I am sorry about your hurting. Sometimes I wish I had never fallen in love but there are memories I will not give up even though she is a memory now. I never blamed myself and never fell "in love" again. It is just different. It is loving and maybe that is the answer - don't stop loving. Truly, Mark
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Conect11

18 years 8 months ago

I empathize

with you, but I celebrate that you have been hurt. Not because I am a sadist, but because there is no growth without experience. And even pain is experience. Sometimes all the questions in the world won't stop the end of a relationship. I wish you well in your painful but necessary lessons. Mark
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Jillian Botha

18 years 8 months ago

I am sorry you have been hurt......

Hi Julie I am sorry you have been hurt, it is never a pleasant experience. And the questions you have asked here, we always ask once its to late. Why is this?? You will, in time, Julie heal and will look back on the hurt you now feel as a lesson. I am sorry its has to be this way though. Much love to you. Kind regards Feebie Mistakes happen, do not dwell on them, live them, mourn them and move on to better things. (PS: if that does not work eat lots and lots of chocolate)
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barbsdad2003

18 years 8 months ago

At the Risk of Offending Here

... I played with your lines, something I am wont to do. (Sorry.) I came up with this declarative version. See how it feels (or fits): You left. It hurts that you left. I didn't see it coming. I cry. I've not found true love. Including from you. You left. Thanx for the message(s) you send here. Thanx, too, for the memories you jog in my own mind. The feeling of being abandoned can be so terribly, terribly painful. I know. Yours, Chuck
weirdelf

weirdelf

18 years 8 months ago

Maybe he didn't ask enough questions.

No, certainly he didn't ask enough questions or bother to find out. While in the midst of a break-up once a woman asked me: What is my favourite colour? What is my favourite flower? What is my favourite music or song? What most turns me on? Who do I admire? What do I believe? Why do you think you love me? Who do you think I am? (and several others) I failed. (not entirely, but got a failing score) And she was only the second woman I ever proposed to. I thought it was forever. cheers, Jess
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IKnowNoBox

18 years 8 months ago

Do we ask...

Why are you coming Why does this FEEL so good Was I seeing to much What made me laugh How long can I gaze upon Simple basic love How did you love me what made you stay Maybe I didn't answer myself It helped me through a nasty break-up. I feel this with a soft heart. In ink, dabbler
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JulieMcCarty

18 years 8 months ago

Thanks to all

Thank you to all who have written about this poem. I really appreciate your insight and comments. I wrote this on a feeling, not on my life. Thoughts just starting entering my mind and I wrote them down. I am overwhelmed by the responses I have recieved. Thanks again for all of your support! I LOVE THIS PLACE!! You guys are great!