listen.
...and what are the words one uses to describe a compilation?, works from my entire life?, fifty years of carrying around a yellow pad?, fifty years of writing and rewriting, changing the words, as their meanings change for me?
These pieces are extracted from my book of prose, “50 truths and 50 lies, the first 50 years.” Available From: http://www.cafepress.com/byrongates.26516064
i have yet to have someone listen to me,
someone to thirst for my opinion,
someone who would appreciate my kindness,
someone to mourn my needs as i theirs,
celebrate my love for them,
hold my hand,
and tell me all is good.
someone who encourages me to go forward,
someone who believes i should
when i have doubt.
someone i can give my all to.
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byron gates jr
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Alecs Lindsay
this make me so sad because it is exactly how i feel.
Byron Gates Jr replied
I am 63, have never found her, and I hold out.
Trish O'Brien
Sadly I’ve been that person to partners, but I’m alone now too. Do we all look for too much, or is that ellusive soulmate just making us wait longer than others?
Beautifully written Byron.
Byron Gates Jr replied
We all look to much, too deep. And yes, that soulmate is out there, and if I meet her on my death bed, the wait, the search would have been worth it.
Thank you for your words.