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What I really mean
by Tonya L. Chatelain → (All Poetry by Tonya L. Chatelain)
  
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To me love is not sex.
Anyone or anything can have sex.
To me Love is everyday,
day to day to day, making it work.

I used to think I could not have sex
unless I was in LOVE.
Now I know, I cannot have a relationship
without being in LOVE.

I'm tired of saying sorry,
when I really mean
how could you hurt me like that?
How dare you to take me for granted.

I'm tired of saying it's my fault
when it really isn't.
I'm tired of saying I understand,
when I don't understand at all.

I'm tired of saying yes,
when I really mean no.
And I'm tired of say hello,
when I really mean good-bye.  

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 Reviews of "What I really mean"
Reviewed by Lois Christensen
Reviewed on May 16, 2008
Such amazing and good contrasts. Know what you meant by them. Been through stuff like that of which you write.

Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on March 22, 2008
Well said

Reviewed by Dark Knight (Reader)
Reviewed on December 27, 2007
I like what you wrote here-good poetry

Reviewed by Rafika Anderson (Reader)
Reviewed on December 25, 2007
Exactly! I agree completely with your well-written commentary. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.

Reviewed by Ana Monnar
Reviewed on July 31, 2007
Great write! Every word you chose is so true. Excellent!

Reviewed by William Heffner
Reviewed on June 25, 2007
You have made your point and I know what you mean. Thanks for sharing your poetic talents and if you get time check out my poem "Sex Without Sin".

God Bless You and Your Loved Ones

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on February 17, 2007
Right on the money....

Reviewed by Angel God is Love
Reviewed on September 30, 2006
I sed to think sex was love too. I am glad you found out differnt it is wonderful how you wrote this. Sharing from the heart.
Thank you
Hugs Angela

Reviewed on June 19, 2006
VERY NICE GREAT WORD FLOW

Reviewed by Peter Paton
Reviewed on May 10, 2006
Tonya
Always speak your mind...and say what you mean
Way to go girl !
Peter

Reviewed by Chrissy McVay
Reviewed on December 15, 2005
Way to express yourself! Also, congratulations on your awards for your novel!

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on October 19, 2005
I use to think sex was love..
Love has to grow for me...
Love is doing for someone
without them asking..
Love is understanding...
Aint love a lot of things?
Great turthful write...

Reviewed by Phyllis Du'Gas (Reader)
Reviewed on June 13, 2005
Well written. I love this!

Reviewed by Richard Christopher Suarez (Reader)
Reviewed on June 6, 2005

Hi Tonya,
This is great. Because you have learned to really love yourself.
That is why you can't have a relationship without being in love.
when we think less of our-selves , we don't feel too great about
who-ever does find us appealing. Then we learn to love ourselves
in the truest way , and now whoever loves us too is joining us
on the positive side of who we ultimately are.
it's really rather beautiful, though , the path may've been arduous.
WE ARRIVED! Life is great and your poem is wonderful!

Rich Criso Suarez

Reviewed by ShyPoet 1
Reviewed on February 6, 2005
I like this poem - ... well done !
Very deep and very heartfelt!

Reviewed by Shan M (Reader)
Reviewed on February 2, 2005
That happens far too often, You hit the nail right on the head with this one. Great write!
~Shan~

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on January 26, 2005
Spot on, Tonya. So well expressed and so meaningful. Thank you. Love and peace to you. Regis

Reviewed by E. Richardson
Reviewed on December 5, 2004
You are so right in many ways in this piece, lady poet. Splendid work!

Reviewed by Amira van Kerk (Reader)
Reviewed on June 23, 2004
Brilliant !
You're so right about this.
Statement par excellence!

Reviewed by Jim Dunlap
Reviewed on May 27, 2004
Nailed it.

Reviewed by Taylor Trenton (Reader)
Reviewed on September 26, 2003
We never do manage to say what
it is we want to convey I know
I do not good write.
Taylor


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