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Nov 30, 2022Liked by Debra Fried

I thought love was only true in fairy tales

Meant for someone else but not for me

Love was out to get me

That's the way it seemed

Disappointment haunted all of my dreams

Then I saw her face, now I'm a believer

Not a trace of doubt in my mind

I'm in love

I'm a believer, I couldn't leave her if I tried

I thought love was more or less a giving thing

Seems the more I gave the less I got

What's the use in tryin'

All you get is pain?

When I needed sunshine, I got rain

Then I saw her face, now I'm a believer

Not a trace of doubt in my mind

I'm in love

I'm a believer, I couldn't leave her if I tried

Oh

Oh, love was out to get me

Now, that's the way it seemed

Disappointment haunted all of my dreams

Then I saw her face, now I'm a believer

Not a trace of doubt in my mind

I'm in love

I'm a believer, I couldn't leave her if I tried

Yes, I saw her face, now I'm a believer

Not a trace of doubt in my mind

Said, I'm a believer, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (I'm a believer)

Said, I'm a believer, yeah (I'm a believer)

I said, I'm a believer, yeah (I'm a believer)

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Well, you just taught me something - I always thought the line was "Disappointment heartache on my dreams" - which kind of makes no sense, now that I think about it. Thank you!

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Nov 30, 2022Liked by Debra Fried

Disappointment heartache... it still works, sorta... Also it's I'm a Believer, not "just a believer" but wasn't sure if that was purposeful? Regardless, another great story. :-)

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Yeah, I was taking liberties with the "just."

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It takes cojones to mess around with Neil Diamond's lyrics :-o But that's what makes you a great writer

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Dec 30, 2022Liked by Debra Fried

The. Perfect. High Neck. Slouchy. Sweater. You got me. We need a capture of this perfection with you in it.

Love,

the Perfect Sweater Designer.

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Haha - Well... thank you, Si.... I'm 100% sure your sweaters are way better than this one... which still hasn't come!

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nah... but want to see more pics of you!

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Dec 5, 2022Liked by Debra Fried

I love your writing. xo

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That's so incredibly lovely to hear, Naomi - thank you!!! XOXO

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Nov 30, 2022Liked by Debra Fried

Love this! We’ve all clicked that button with hope in our hearts. Falls under “I’d rather regret the things I’ve done”.

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Nov 30, 2022Liked by Debra Fried

Love this!

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Thank you!

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Nov 30, 2022Liked by Debra Fried

Love this, and all the others, so very much. Thank you!

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Thanks, Susie!

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Nov 30, 2022Liked by Debra Fried

I’ve so enjoyed all your stories but this one I love! Looking forward to the next and beyond!

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Thank you, Natalie! I appreciate that!

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Nov 30, 2022Liked by Debra Fried

I mean, what could it hurt? Love your writing!

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Exactly. What could it hurt?

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Nov 30, 2022Liked by Debra Fried

I think I need one of these every day......

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David Cohen, I need a dose of YOU every day!!

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