Real
Unveiling Love's Dilemma: Mama Magnolia's 'Real' Reflections
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She wrote her address on this card
Expressing a connection by sharing contact information.
Hoping I'd write while we're apart
Hopeful anticipation of receiving correspondence during separation.
Intentions sweet, but we both knew
Acknowledging the sincerity of intentions, despite awareness of a potential change.
Tomorrow held a different truth
Acknowledging an impending shift or revelation in the future.
Was this real?
Questioning the authenticity or reality of the situation.
I swear it cross my heart I'd die to heal
Making a solemn commitment to healing, even if it means personal sacrifice.
If we stuck this out
Contemplating commitment and perseverance in the relationship.
I'd be chained to your dreams and so I
Expressing a willingness to be deeply connected to the other person's aspirations.
I don't let people in at least not this way
Admitting a general reluctance to open up, especially in a significant manner.
But I wish I'd let you
Expressing regret for not allowing the other person into their life more fully.
I've been told
Receiving advice about the importance of self-discovery through solitude.
You need to spend some time alone
Emphasizing the need for personal introspection before entering a relationship.
Get to know yourself before you meet somebody else
Highlighting the wisdom of knowing oneself before seeking companionship.
But don't they also say that on your dying day
Questioning the validity of common advice, suggesting regrets for missed opportunities.
You regret all the chances that you didn't take
Reflecting on the potential remorse for not taking risks in life.
You wish that you could
Expressing a desire for change and the opportunity to rewrite past decisions.
You wish that you could change
Yearning for the ability to alter past actions or choices.
You wish that you could
Expressing a repeated desire for change or a different outcome.
So what am I to do if I
Contemplating the appropriate course of action when a significant connection is made unexpectedly.
Met you one day too soon do I
Ruminating on the timing of a meeting and the impact on the unfolding of events.
Just play it safe, do what it takes
Considering a cautious approach to protect oneself and navigate life without the other person.
To find myself without you
Weighing the possibility of self-discovery and independence without the influence of the other person.
Was this real?
Reiterating doubts about the authenticity or reality of the situation.
I swear it cross my heart I'd die to heal
Reaffirming a sincere commitment to healing and potential sacrifice for the relationship.
If we stuck this out
Contemplating the commitment and dedication required to make the relationship work.
I'd be chained to your dreams and so I
Expressing a willingness to be deeply connected to the other person's dreams, despite reservations.
I don't let people in at least not this way
Reiterating a general reluctance to open up, especially in a significant manner.
But I wish I let you
Expressing a wish for a different approach in allowing the other person into their life.
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