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Published: Mar 27, 2015

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I have a heart of twine;
it's unraveling at your feet.
I love you,
and I am sorry for my love,
darling,
wasted.
(I am weak for want of you.)

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Je suis faible par manque de lui.

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Dragonlover84

Apr 11, 2015

Powerful feeling!

Well written and I love the imagery.

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