Love had you on the brink.
I was impressed and rescued you, But it’s just not what you think. We spent some sunny carefree days, Love had us in the pink. We shared our dreams and happiness, But it isn’t what you think. We felt a closeness after all And love finally made a link. The plans we made were sure and true, But it isn’t what you think. My dreams were shattered all at once! Love was to you a MINK. You thought you’d do me in, my dear. That’s certainly what I think! Just the same, I miss you so And that wasn’t what I sought. I didn’t mean to fall in love. That isn’t what I thought! The song above was written by my mother and refers, of course, to the husband (my father) who abused her psychologically and physically. In our opposition to violence, Friends should not forget to speak and act against domestic violence. ~ submitted by Richard Russell
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Donald Newman Lathrop
3/9/2023 07:24:17 pm
Hi Richard,
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Richard S Russell
3/9/2023 07:52:44 pm
Hi, Don.
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