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SONNET TO A NEW FRIEND

I’ve loved and lost so many times before,

Been led on many a romantic dance.

I often feel I can’t take any more,

But still my heart pleads for just one more chance.

I tell myself no joy comes without pain,

But shrink from pain of course I always will.

And so each time I have to start again

I wonder - will it be for good or ill?

Someday I hope to find that love I seek,

That person who will be my true soulmate.

I wish that I could in the future peek

And know that it will all be worth the wait.

And now I ask myself, could it be you?

Amazing what a little hope can do!

            Marilyn Gordon

            May 27, 2002

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