Unhealthy Love

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    Unhealthy Love


    I am a prisoner

    In this war of love

    He is the thin soup

    With chunks of rotted vegetables

    I am ashamed of my need for him

    I am humiliated daily by

    My want of him

    Unable to change the circumstances

    However my body needs sustenance

    And the meager strength he provides

    Even as I choke it down greedily

    Retching and grateful

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    cheronld commented on Unhealthy Love

    07-11-2010

    Most definately a relatable tale.....if only we could control our hearts.....nicely done.....Cher
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    simoneaugustus

    08/18/2010

    Cher, I often wish we could control our hearts, as well, but perhaps it would make the world a boring place, no? Thanks for the kind comments!

    SuSpence commented on Unhealthy Love

    04-29-2010

    It's amazing how love is like a drug...Even if it is bad for you, draining your life force from you, still you must have it. And you conveyed this here wonderfully! -Spence
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    simoneaugustus

    04/29/2010

    Yes, the easiest addiction to fall prey to. Thank you for the insightful comments and kind review!

    SavVySam commented on Unhealthy Love

    04-27-2010

    The heart wants what the heart wants...reason so very seldom enters the equation...a very mature and human write....
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