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If You Love Something

July 24, 2013
By catwithglasses SILVER, Sewickley, Pennsylvania
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catwithglasses SILVER, Sewickley, Pennsylvania
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&quot;I&#039;m selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can&#039;t handle me at my worst, then you don&#039;t deserve me at my best.&quot;<br /> -Marilyn Monroe

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If you love something
Set it free
You lean over
And say this to me

If you love something
Let it go
When it comes back
You might never know

As I think
Of our history
I think about you
I think about me

You say
Our ocean was rough
I disagree
I say it was tough
You say what’s the difference anyway

I pretend
There is none
But I know
There is one

We had it tough
It could have worked out
But with your impulsiveness
It started going south

Was it rough
You ask
Is it tough
I say
Why does it matter anyway

We’ve had this conversation before
I know it well
I think this time
My heart might swell

So now I have the same conclusion
That I did the last time
I knew, from the very beginning, this
Relationship was a crime

Now I say this just in time
With the best thoughts in mind

If you love something
Set it free
It will come back
If it’s meant to be

© Eveliz V., Bayamon, Puerto Rico

The author's comments:
This is one of my favorite poems that I've written. I really like the saying, "If you love something set it free." I believe that if you love something and set it free it might come back to you. That saying makes me smile, so I hope this poem will make you smile too.
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catwithglasses SILVER said...
on Aug. 7 2013 at 12:46 pm
catwithglasses SILVER, Sewickley, Pennsylvania
8 articles 0 photos 19 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I&#039;m selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can&#039;t handle me at my worst, then you don&#039;t deserve me at my best.&quot;<br /> -Marilyn Monroe

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Thanks Isibeal19 I'm glad everyone liked it.
Isibeal19 PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 5 2013 at 11:25 am
Isibeal19 PLATINUM, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
26 articles 12 photos 22 comments

Favorite Quote:
*Life isn&#039;t about waiting for the storm to pass, it&#039;s about learning how to dance in the rain.*

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AMAZING!! That was really good!
Bluetooth13 SILVER said...
on Jul. 25 2013 at 11:45 pm
Bluetooth13 SILVER, A Town In, Texas
8 articles 0 photos 46 comments

Favorite Quote:
To play a wrong note is insignificant, to play without passion is inexcusable.<br /> <br /> ~ Ludwig van Beethoven

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Wow!! This poem is AWESOME. :) check out my work?
catwithglasses SILVER said...
on Jul. 25 2013 at 6:58 pm
catwithglasses SILVER, Sewickley, Pennsylvania
8 articles 0 photos 19 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I&#039;m selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can&#039;t handle me at my worst, then you don&#039;t deserve me at my best.&quot;<br /> -Marilyn Monroe

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Thanks so much StarGazer9! I'm really glad you liked it!
StarGazer9 GOLD said...
on Jul. 25 2013 at 2:33 pm
StarGazer9 GOLD, Marana, Arizona
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Never let the odds keep you from doing what you know in your heart you were meant to do.&quot;

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I loved those last few lines. Great job!