As Much As I Loved You
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When we ended, I thought
I would never love another
As much as I loved you
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What I felt in your arms
Shined like the only beacon
In a day now turned night
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Where what was held sway
Over what could be next
And tears made it hard to see
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How could my greatest love
Now be my greatest pain
When hope walked away
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I resigned myself to be alone
Knowing my heart could not feel
The same for anyone else
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And I was right in a way
For when love chanced again
My theory proven true
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I could not love her
As much as I loved you
I learned to love her more
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commonsensiblyspeaking 
‘when hope walked away.’ yes. to the ending
Thank you, Beth! There seems to always be another sunrise.
luckily –
Wow, brother dearest! I did not see that ending coming and it caught me up in its most pleasant surprise!
Thanks, sis! I love a little twist in the ending.
I did not see that twist ending comimg, but I LOVED it!!! 😍
Thanks, Kristian! You know I am a sucker for a good ending! Much love!
Another triumphant spin on a common experience!
Thanks, Geoff! You are too kind, my friend!
Nothing quite like the unexpected plot twist.
Thank you, Pete!
Great piece Brad. I have felt that way when young and hurt as well. Then we learn we can love again. I didn’t see that coming but what a lovely and hopeful ending. Beautiful Brad. Hope your day is filled with lots of wonder. Big hugs Brad, and lots of love ❤️ Jonikins