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Different class (my clumsy words)

I wonder why you do it
I guess you want the fame
And that is where we differ
As I don't feel the same
I am so humbled by
Other peoples flattery
I don't care I'm not 'a face'
It matters not to me

It takes nerves, it takes guts
To say the gentle things I do
It's hard you'll find, to be so kind
The way I tried towards you

I guess you'll win a Grammy
You'll win a Golden Globe
Where as I can't win an argument
Or anything else, you know
I will never be seen
At any award ceremony
No champagne, no bright lights
And no sparkling jewellery

It took courage just for me
To put pen to paper to you
And write such words, so tenderly
It's not something I'd normally do
 

— Millage, Jan 23, 2010

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Seren

Seren

16 years 4 months ago

Dear Mile man

I feel like crying ... dont ask me why but it made me so sad reading and I know it came from a truth ... wonderful write love and hugs Jayne x x x P.S OI !! if I have to learn to take flattery so do you !! lol your getting better and it shows in your writes
M

Millage

16 years 4 months ago

Thanks Hun...

.....You and I both know. You say the kindest things. Much love Millage x
M

magics02

16 years 4 months ago

Lovely

Millage dear you and I on the same thought feeling pattern this very hour ..at least I feel it and it stikes my being..like a wave breaking into shore at the same time.. peace my friend Mona xooxo
M

Millage

16 years 4 months ago

Dearest Mona

I thank you once again for your five stars and kindness. Much love Millage x P.S glad you like the hat ;-)
Kailashana

Kailashana

16 years 4 months ago

Millman this is your finest

Millman this is your finest poem, your finest hour....and the last shall be the first and first shall be the last....the meek shall inherit the earth. Never forget that from your heartbreak come your blessings. And it is your blessings that bless us. Love, Anna "What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal." Albert Pine
M

Millage

16 years 4 months ago

Really?......

....My finest hour eh? That is high praise indeed from such a lovely lady. I thank you, take my bow, and exit stage left! Much love Millage x