She says she’s not pretty
But if only she knew
The way I bite my lip
When she smiles with hers
The way she teases me
Like a taboo.
She says she’s not pretty
But then her eyes lock on mine
And in them I see
Every reason I need
To know why I lived
All this time.
© 2020 Jade M. Wong
Good morning everyone, how are we doing today?
In case you haven’t heard, the USA elected Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for President and Vice President, respectively. I’d like to say a thank you to all my fellow Americans who voted. Thank you for showing that human decency is still alive.
P.S. Let’s not forget Georgia, which has two runoffs in January that will determine control of the Senate. The fight is not over, but still, a virtual hug to all ~
1) Aww, that poem!
2) AMERICAAAAA YASSSS – we at least voted for something good! I have faith we’ll always get better. Unless we get Trump 2024 or something awful like that.
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1) Thank you! 🙂
2) YAAAASS. I do hope we get better as a society too.
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Come enjoy this post by Jade!
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Thank you so much for this post and for your end note!! Yes, a sigh of relief, but still a battle to fight for the Georgia Senate seats if anything is going get done! Guessing you are as happy as I am!!
xoxox 😘💕🌹😁
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Thank you so much for reading! Always a pleasure to see you around my little corner of WordPress ^_^ And yes! Hoping for good news from that Senate race!
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I love your “little corner of WP”!! Yes, That Senate runoff feels like a rollercoaster combined with a horror show! I’m keeping fingers and toes crossed! Hope you are staying safe!
Have a great week!
xoxox 😘💕🌹😁✨
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This is beautiful. (And you are welcome! Though we aren’t out of the dark orange woods yet 😫)
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Thank you for reading, Tina and fingers crossed we will make it to Inauguration Day in one piece!
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I’ve got everything crossed!!
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Beautiful poem! And I voted too and am so relieved by the outcome!!!!
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Thank you for reading and thank you for voting!!
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It is great news.
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‘And in them I see
Every reason I need
To know why I lived
All this time.’
Such heartwarming lines ❤ ❤
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome, Jade! 🙂
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So true. Takes me back… Keep up the great writing, dear.
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Thank you so much 🙂
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LOVE this! Muses don’t have off days…perhaps not 🙂
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Haha thank you! No indeed, muses can’t possibly have off days 😉
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🙂 You’re welcome 🙂
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Just beautiful💓
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome
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Oh god! I’m short of words to praise you!! You’re an wonderful artist Jade!!! ❤
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Awwww thank you so much! ❤ You just made my day with your comment. I’m grateful for your support 🙂
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You’ve been a great support to me too!! So thanks to you too!!!😊❤❤
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Ooh la la ❤️❤️❤️ And I agree with Maria. I also love your banter with your muse 😁
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Haha, thank you ^_^ My muse thanks you too, dear!
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oh she is pretty indeed for she is pretty in your eyes and you see her heart that’s so beautiful pure and lovely. I loved this Jade for the sincerity and just simple beauty of your words.
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Yes, beauty truly lies within ❤ You understand exactly what I wanted to convey, Gina!
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thanks Jade but it was your words that make me see true beauty.
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Hi! I tag you for the Blue Sky Tag!
https://writeallywrite.wordpress.com/2017/04/13/tag-the-blue-sky-tag-2/
It is totally up to you to do it or not. It’s for fun for sure!
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Wow!!!! ❤
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Thank you!
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[…] via [Poetry] Pretty — Jade M.Wong […]
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It reminds me of high school hahaha
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Haha, aww how so?
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You know that high school feeling when you think your not pretty enough to compete with the attention of your super crush who is every girl’s crush ..hehhe
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Ohh I understand now, aww that just brings a whole new element to the poem. I’m so glad you were able to take that perspective ^_^
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Its the child in me..hahaha
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Aww… my heart flutters with this piece. ❤ Haha. And I soooo love your everyday banter with your muse. Send her my kisses, will you dear. :*
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Happy to have sent your heart fluttering my dear ^_^ and haha, my muse appreciates the love!
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A happy read on this starting-to-get-boring day. ^^ Haha. Laze around for us who are stuck in the office Jade!!
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Aw ❤
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❤ ❤ 🙂
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wow!love this ! and the sentiments …mostly the case with teens …
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Thank you 🙂
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