Europa Europa (A Tough Love Letter)

Poem

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Love you, darling. Really do.

You have a gorgeous character.

You're so charming.

I adore your elegance;

ambience;

al fresco dining;

approach to all things

alimentary,

especially bread and chocolate.

I adore your fancy bridges,

castles and buildings;

1700-1800 century art;

cobblestone pathways

and maze of wondrous

winding rivers

But darling, please,

pretty please…

Pay your own debts!

Fasten your drawers

Strap and lace up —

fight your own wars!

Toughen up, buttercup!

Don't rely on me

to pick up the pieces

that you have shattered,

time and time again.

I've grown tired

to bail you out, again.

Please do take care.

Take care of yourself!

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