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Burden Of Loving

Hate IS Reciprocated

By Mariann CarrollPublished 11 months ago 1 min read
Burden Of Loving
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Love Is A Burden Like A Land Full Of Sand

Love loving an Empty Vessel

You cannot squish your thirst

No Reciprocation from the wrong person

Stop Expectation

Work so hard, nothing to show for them

The Universe will Love you back for Every good deed

Keep loving the unloved

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About the Creator

Mariann Carroll

Proactive for positive change.Born in the City of Chicago ,Illinois.

Multi race .Studied in a foreign country .Fluent in several languages .

fascinated by diversity.A Romantic and a dreamer.Interest in healthy living

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  • The Dani Writer9 months ago

    A really different twist from you. I like!

  • Test11 months ago

    Let us continue to love those who lack love to fill our own gaps, for we are one.

  • Denise E Lindquist11 months ago

    Wow, powerful message!💗💕

  • Babs Iverson11 months ago

    Fantastic closing line!!! Brilliantly written!!!

  • Tiffany Gordon11 months ago

    Wonderful job! I especially liked the last line!

  • Mother Combs11 months ago

    Very beautiful message that it seems half the country needs to hear right now

  • This is the truest kind of love. Unconditional with no guarantees of reciprocation. Beautiful ❤️

  • There’s a lot of meaning in your words Mariann. In the end despite what we give or don’t give - we are all equally loved. Great work, Mariann!!!

  • Komal11 months ago

    Short, deep, and hits like a quiet truth. Love can feel like carrying sand in a sieve—heavy but slipping through. But that last line? A gentle nudge to keep going. Solid piece!

  • I'm so sorry for being dumb, but I don't understand what you're trying to say here 😅😅

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