Whady Felipe

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One you like because he reins his horse in tight. Another swims, his white breast thrusting through the water's calm. Another gets you ‘cause he's brave and bold. And that one's fresh cheeks have a virgin blush. But if at first he should say no, don't let apathy set in. Little by little, he'll put his neck in the yoke. It takes a long day to teach a lion to heed a man. It takes a long day for mere water to eat away stone. The year ripens grapes on sunny hills, the year directs bright stars with regular motion. Don't be afraid to swear. The lies of love drift useless on the winds, over lands ...more
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