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the want you had for me

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By Paul StewartPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
the want you had for me
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Oh how I want

the want

you had for me

to be the want

you have for me.

Oh how I need

the need

you had for me

to be the need

you have for me.

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Paul Stewart

Award-Winning Writer, Poet, Scottish-Italian, Subversive.

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  • Shirley Belk2 years ago

    love this...captured the magic

  • So simple, so gorgeous ❤️

  • Manisha Dhalani2 years ago

    Good one, Paul. I resonated with this. Brought back memories of old lovers.

  • Kristen Balyeat2 years ago

    Oh wow. This. One. Writing some simple and deeply profound pieces, my pal! All of your pieces grip me, but you’re killing it with the brevity! 🤯💫💞

  • Amen, Paul. Beautifully & succinctly said.

  • But people won't need/want us anymore when they find someone better. Why is that? I hope they rot in hell. Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️

  • Cathy holmes2 years ago

    Sometimes I read something that causes me to take a sharp inhale. This is one of those pieces. Direct, powerful, straight to the point. Well done, Buddy. I hope you get your wish.

  • Hannah Moore2 years ago

    To the point, which works well when the point is so sharp.

  • Tina D'Angelo2 years ago

    My dear, that poem came directly from your Italian side! Beautiful

  • Judey Kalchik 2 years ago

    Oh ouch, Paul. I've whispered that prayer for a time. It burns.

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