Tag: Relationships
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When The Universe Wants To Be Friends
Sometimes the universe wants to be our friend. But the truth is, too often, we don’t want to be friends. It is a human instinct to feel put upon, to feel ripped off, to feel slighted. But self-pity is a poor travel companion and besides, the universe doesn’t give a shit how we feel. Recently, […]
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Reindeer Socks
They climbed up through the mountains along the snow covered highway. Rocks draped in ice falls; they got snow early and then held it all the way through spring. The SUV had AWD and it was handling fine though he knew a true 4WD would be better. Every once in awhile they lost traction or […]
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Better
Would that her lips would always sparkle and shine red Would that she always smelled like lilac and rose petals Would that her mood was always sweet and gentle Would that nails were never chipped Would that she could always wear her sexy shoes Would that her breath was always fresh Would that she always […]
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HR Issue
Peter was staring at Melody, his friend and the Director of Human Resources. He was trying to remember how much he enjoyed working with her, but right now he was stupefied. For months there had been rumors that two of his team members were having an extramarital affair and it was tearing his team apart. […]
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High Maintenance
Hugo had warned Tom. All his friends warned him. He’d be sorry. She was materialistic, she lived for nice things, her nails had to be perfect and god forbid she’d leave home dressed in non-designer clothes. While they were still dating he had to buy an expensive car because oh no, she could not be […]
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I Saw You Walking In The Rain
I saw you walking in the rain Your raincoat says you planned it Walked out the door in the pouring rain Not to get anywhere, just to walk . Likely a young mother Which is normal in this neighborhood But no dog on a leash Which is not . What compelled you to walk now […]
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In The End
In the end. It won’t matter. That’s a lock. You can hustle. You can flex. Live your best life. But the only thing, Will be the one, The person, Holding your hand. © Glenn R Keller 2021, All Rights Reserved
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Baggage Claim
“Hi. We just landed.” “We? Who else is with you. You told me you were traveling alone.” Sighs. “Just a figure of speech honey. I’m with a whole planeload of people.” “Like the last time? Are you sure Heather isn’t with you?” Looks over at Heather. “I told you. I should be home in about […]
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Last Words
Some day You don’t even like clowns! I knew it. It had to be a woman Swear you’ll call me Call me Call me You had better call me You were supposed to call me We’re just too different You don’t seem very upset I don’t see why you’re so upset He and I are […]
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Danny and Bets
He took her hand, “I’m sorry you feel that way. I would have hoped you’d understand.” “What’s to understand? We’ve been together since, well since we shouldn’t have been together.” She was crying a little now, “But I know, I mean I should have known, I can’t compete with those fancy eastern girls you met […]
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