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To the woman i once loved
“To The Women I Once Loved” is a reflection of a poet’s heart, his deepest inner feelings towards past relationships and how they contributed to the man he has become. Each piece brings consciousness to parts of a woman that ought to be glorified, qualities men sometimes neglect in relationships; while making both men and women aware that who they become has a direct correlation with who they’ve been with. Pierre allows readers to see where he missed it before in a way that is uplifting not only to the reader but also the women of his past. This literary piece is filled with hope and will salivate the soul of those waiting on love.
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First published September 30, 2015
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June 30, 2017
My favourite quotes:
"...Weak men will forever be disgusted by your kind, because you are a lioness they thought would be prey....."
"If they cannot meet your standards, don't lower your standards so that they can."
"We were a match made in heaven until hell broke loose...."
"...You never settled for less than you deserved even when what you deserved never came.
You knew your worth..."
"....A sweet irony it would be to die for the very thing that would make you feel alive...."
"....You are a painter and a painting of great value that can never be price tagged....."
What you deserve
You deserve more of their attention than their phone does. You deserve quality time, not just time. You deserve effort, not just routines. You deserve to be treated as if you are a priority, not the last thing on their checklist. You are special and you deserve to be the only option. If that is too much to ask, you are asking it from the wrong person. If begging ever becomes your last approach to receive those things which ought to be freely given, it’s safe to say, you are out of your dang mind. Begging to be loved is suicide. It’s like going sky diving from the Eiffel Tower naked of proper equipment, and expecting gravity to overturn the outcome. It’s like a queen begging her servants to serve her or a lion running away from its prey. Insanity it is for a woman like you to come second or second to last on everything. It would be an injustice for a woman like you to ever fall for a man whose words aren’t soaked in integrity and seasoned with consistency. An injustice, I say, to give your body to men who wouldn’t dare walk next to you in public nor ever consider standing next to you at the altar. You are more than, “wifey material.”
Unpredictable
Within her eyes you can see Eden, and smell of heaven, yet, you can also witness a piece of hell. She was an angel every day of the week, but what type of angel depended on the day. Peaceful and loving she could be at a moment, yet, a fallen angel walking within the frame of a woman the next. Ugly situations existed as well as beautiful moments. The presence of light never made darkness non-existent. Without chaos, recognizing peace would be impossible. Without struggle, victory would be nothing. Without the bad, the good wouldn’t be cherished, and without her flaws, she wouldn’t be human. A light, a rescuer, a lover, she was also piece of darkness. Sometimes a villain, she had hate sometimes down to her bones. Hypocrites were the men who expected her to be beauty and perfection, when they themselves were perfectly flawed humans. Her mood swings, attitude, rebellious ways make her a human being.
"...Weak men will forever be disgusted by your kind, because you are a lioness they thought would be prey....."
"If they cannot meet your standards, don't lower your standards so that they can."
"We were a match made in heaven until hell broke loose...."
"...You never settled for less than you deserved even when what you deserved never came.
You knew your worth..."
"....A sweet irony it would be to die for the very thing that would make you feel alive...."
"....You are a painter and a painting of great value that can never be price tagged....."
What you deserve
You deserve more of their attention than their phone does. You deserve quality time, not just time. You deserve effort, not just routines. You deserve to be treated as if you are a priority, not the last thing on their checklist. You are special and you deserve to be the only option. If that is too much to ask, you are asking it from the wrong person. If begging ever becomes your last approach to receive those things which ought to be freely given, it’s safe to say, you are out of your dang mind. Begging to be loved is suicide. It’s like going sky diving from the Eiffel Tower naked of proper equipment, and expecting gravity to overturn the outcome. It’s like a queen begging her servants to serve her or a lion running away from its prey. Insanity it is for a woman like you to come second or second to last on everything. It would be an injustice for a woman like you to ever fall for a man whose words aren’t soaked in integrity and seasoned with consistency. An injustice, I say, to give your body to men who wouldn’t dare walk next to you in public nor ever consider standing next to you at the altar. You are more than, “wifey material.”
Unpredictable
Within her eyes you can see Eden, and smell of heaven, yet, you can also witness a piece of hell. She was an angel every day of the week, but what type of angel depended on the day. Peaceful and loving she could be at a moment, yet, a fallen angel walking within the frame of a woman the next. Ugly situations existed as well as beautiful moments. The presence of light never made darkness non-existent. Without chaos, recognizing peace would be impossible. Without struggle, victory would be nothing. Without the bad, the good wouldn’t be cherished, and without her flaws, she wouldn’t be human. A light, a rescuer, a lover, she was also piece of darkness. Sometimes a villain, she had hate sometimes down to her bones. Hypocrites were the men who expected her to be beauty and perfection, when they themselves were perfectly flawed humans. Her mood swings, attitude, rebellious ways make her a human being.
February 28, 2023
ugh if a guy ever told me
"You don’t need to be more of a bad girl, you have to embrace being a good woman and understand what’s popular is usually corruption. Bad is fun, but good is quality and it lasts."
you best believe hands will be thrown cringey boy.
"You don’t need to be more of a bad girl, you have to embrace being a good woman and understand what’s popular is usually corruption. Bad is fun, but good is quality and it lasts."
you best believe hands will be thrown cringey boy.
January 24, 2018
"You loved me even on the days I found it difficult to even love myself."
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"You sacrificed so much in the name of love.
You were a soldier in the battlefield of romance."
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"You didn’t settle. You believed dust to be the only thing that should settle."
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"She grew cold with a frozen heart.
Every season was winter to her, and it was her way of preventing another fall.
Oh! How surprising it was to those who believed she was the sunshine."
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"In your silence was everything you ever wanted to say.
In your smile was the reflection of your heart.
In your sarcasm was truth that needed to be expressed.
In your “whatever” were deeply-buried thoughtful suggestions.
In your “okay,” were cries to be listened to and understood.
In your sighs were warnings.
In your, “its fine” responses were wake up calls.
In your tears were your heart’s desires.
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A mystery it was to me, yet, every time I reminded you how beautiful you were to me, you had a glow that was indescribable.
Every time I reminded you how grateful I was to have you, peace seemed to enter you and settled itself within your soul.
You would look elevated.
Every time I reminded you that you are loved, it would excite you and put a smiling spell on you. It would serve as encouragement to you and prolong our good days.
Sadly, I would reply saying “what is known doesn’t have to be explained,” and forgot about Ziglar’s quote, “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing - that’s why we recommend it daily.”
Reassurance, the river of motivation and what your soul needed to be washed with daily.
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You wore confidence as if it was your most favorite make up.
You put on dignity daily as though it was your favorite dress.
You wore a smile, even on the darkest days.
Wisdom was often on your lips like the red lipstick that would make it hard to control myself when you wore it.
You wore your heart on your sleeve without a fear.
Every day, I found it hard to believe that Wonder Woman wasn’t a real character modeled after you.
You dress with the armor of God to fight every battle the day has to offer.
بهمن نود و شش...
June 16, 2017
Fell in love with this collection of poems right from the page where the author dedicated his poems to:
To the women who’ve been overlooked
To the women who have survived toxic relationships
To the women who never had the experience of seeing the beauty of who they are in a man’s eyes
To the women of substance
To the women who are hopeless romantics
To the men who can’t quite find the words to express the qualities they see in their women
To the women who’ve been overlooked
To the women who have survived toxic relationships
To the women who never had the experience of seeing the beauty of who they are in a man’s eyes
To the women of substance
To the women who are hopeless romantics
To the men who can’t quite find the words to express the qualities they see in their women
July 24, 2018
I'm going to be in the minority on this one, but I am not a huge fan. Feel free to hate. I get the intention. However, I feel like the author still centers himself in how he believes the woman should feel/act/live after she has been hurt by him and multiple other men. I may be coming from limited perspective, but it read to me like "Hey, sorry I didn't realize you were a valid human with inherent greatness then, but here are all the ways that that experience contributed to my growth as a man. Now, dont hold a grudge. You have my permission/support to go be great." This one just brings to mind the quote about women not being rehabilitation centers for badly raised men.
December 23, 2015
This was the second book I read written by the author.
I can consider this book as a light and quick read but full of great meanings in life, love and spirituality.
The author uses his experience to transfer this important knowledge of what and how many women may be suffering in their relationships with men.
He also addressed some women may committing mistakes causing the suffering of a innocent man.
The author promotes great values and pure true love with the hope of a better humanity.
This book contained insight , inspiration, happy & sad moments where some would be really touching.
I would like to thank the author for this short and useful book and his continuous efforts for a world filled with love and peace.
I can consider this book as a light and quick read but full of great meanings in life, love and spirituality.
The author uses his experience to transfer this important knowledge of what and how many women may be suffering in their relationships with men.
He also addressed some women may committing mistakes causing the suffering of a innocent man.
The author promotes great values and pure true love with the hope of a better humanity.
This book contained insight , inspiration, happy & sad moments where some would be really touching.
I would like to thank the author for this short and useful book and his continuous efforts for a world filled with love and peace.
June 24, 2018
It’s beautifully written.
February 15, 2017
A very nice treat to myself on Valentine's day. A collection of poems dedicated to all the women in the world.
You won't necessary love them all but I assure you that you will fell LOVED .
I dedicate those quotes from this lovely book to all the women that may read this review.
You won't necessary love them all but I assure you that you will fell LOVED .
I dedicate those quotes from this lovely book to all the women that may read this review.
“When you can pick up a book, read it and become filled with clarity on things not even directly said. I consider it profound”
“I feel like the world needs more uplifting of women rather than tearing down.”
“How can we create a better atmosphere for the next generation if we can’t admit our mistakes and share what we have learned?”
“Too often, a man grows to value a woman who was part of his life after her scent and her shadow are long gone from his life.”
“Every woman is born as a princess. Yet, not every woman becomes a queen. Being a queen require growth, change, evolving, maturing and learning to value, respect and care for yourself and others. It involves being more selfless than you are selfish and more loving than you are defensive”
“You love -you- far too much to compromise for too little.”
“You never settled for less than you deserved even when what you deserved never came. You knew your worth.”
“Love was for those who are willing to commit to finishing the great race.”
“One of the greatest qualities in a woman is the ability to build up a man and make him better. A woman simply being a woman to a man who values her, can bring out the best in him.”
“The love you receive should not be less than you deserve simply because you weigh more than what society call “normal”.
“She was brave enough to love him unconditionally”
“She wanted a man who challenges her to grow, rather than one who contributes to the challenges life places in her path.”
“Love is not something you catch. It is something that catches you. (most likely by surprise )”
August 11, 2017
I enjoyed reading pieces of this book the Author posted on Facebook. I purchased this book through Amazon with high expectations. I was very excited! My beliefs are my own, just like everyone has a right to their own, and I must say I was very very upset realizing how religious this book is. Pretty much every other page mentions God/Christ/Jesus - some pages mentioning God multiple times. If I knew this book was religious I would not have purchased this book. I'm very disappointed.
February 6, 2017
I've never really been a fan of poetry but I really liked this book. It made me feel good about myself. Made me feel as if somebody wrote all of this for me! Beautifully written!
July 3, 2024
this book feels like it was written by a religious ‘pick me’ man who believes he’s ‘a good guy’ that understands women when really it’s so painfully obvious that they are glorified objects to him. Also I feel like calling books like this poetry is a big stretch. xoxo
December 31, 2018
Not worth it. Pretty confused as to why this book got good reviews. There were a handful of good quotes which weren't even original. Was mostly cringing while reading.
July 28, 2019
It felt pretentious, exaggerated and a bit preachy.
June 19, 2022
"People don’t know some things about you.
If they did, they’d likely question the parenting of your parents."
"If they cannot meet your standards, don’t lower your standards so that they can."
"You don’t need to sleep with more men to gain more experience. You need to wake up and understand that practicing with different teams every time won’t make you perfect for one team. The team you need practice with is the team you’re guaranteed to be on forever. Get the ring first, then, get to practicing."
"Don’t sell yourself short. Your love story ought to be a best seller, anything less is an insult to the best author of all time."
3.2 STARS this book was fine for me i just don't agree in the one sentence in the poem that feel like he is telling us what woman should be (it just feel like that to me).
If they did, they’d likely question the parenting of your parents."
"If they cannot meet your standards, don’t lower your standards so that they can."
"You don’t need to sleep with more men to gain more experience. You need to wake up and understand that practicing with different teams every time won’t make you perfect for one team. The team you need practice with is the team you’re guaranteed to be on forever. Get the ring first, then, get to practicing."
"Don’t sell yourself short. Your love story ought to be a best seller, anything less is an insult to the best author of all time."
3.2 STARS this book was fine for me i just don't agree in the one sentence in the poem that feel like he is telling us what woman should be (it just feel like that to me).
April 26, 2018
Si pudiera destruir el peor libro de la historia, creo que eligiría a este. Y no es por ser malo, porque la poesía en él es BASTANTE buena. Sin embargo, mi problema radica más allá de la perfección en la prosa.
Y es que, lleva un título bastante atractivo, y durante los primeros poemas, el autor te encaramela el corazón de una manera única que piensas «¡Es el mejor libro de poesía que he leído en mucho tiempo!»; no obstante, hay algo que casi nadie nota: lo que hay detrás de toda esa hermosura.
Si algo aborrezco en las personas, es que hagan daño, se escondan y luego ayuden a las víctimas para hacerse los héroes.
Si bien, el libro «Her» no me convenció, me sirvió leer tres libros del mismo autor para saber lo que escondía: es un abusador.
Sí, todos los libros que he leído de él tratan de exaltar a las mujeres, y aunque era fascinante, también me parecía muy extraño. Por lo que, después de leer varios de sus trabajos, llegué a la conclusión de que al parecer, después de imponer maltrato de «todas las mujeres que conoció», se rindió ante alguna religión, y a manera de «redención», escribió tales poemas.
Lo cual podría ser «bonito» o lo que sea, sin embargo, ¿qué hay detrás de la humillación y el dolor de las musas de esta obra? Personalmente me parece enfermo que ahora disfrute del éxito, y que de consejos de «cómo cuidar de las mujeres» o «cómo amarse a sí mismas», cuando detrás de todo ello, existan historias de abuso.
A mí no me parece romántico, porque aunque la poesía es BASTANTE BUENA, imagino el infierno en el que vivieron tales mujeres y me da bastante rabia.
Pierre, estás baneado para mí.
Y es que, lleva un título bastante atractivo, y durante los primeros poemas, el autor te encaramela el corazón de una manera única que piensas «¡Es el mejor libro de poesía que he leído en mucho tiempo!»; no obstante, hay algo que casi nadie nota: lo que hay detrás de toda esa hermosura.
Si algo aborrezco en las personas, es que hagan daño, se escondan y luego ayuden a las víctimas para hacerse los héroes.
Si bien, el libro «Her» no me convenció, me sirvió leer tres libros del mismo autor para saber lo que escondía: es un abusador.
Sí, todos los libros que he leído de él tratan de exaltar a las mujeres, y aunque era fascinante, también me parecía muy extraño. Por lo que, después de leer varios de sus trabajos, llegué a la conclusión de que al parecer, después de imponer maltrato de «todas las mujeres que conoció», se rindió ante alguna religión, y a manera de «redención», escribió tales poemas.
Lo cual podría ser «bonito» o lo que sea, sin embargo, ¿qué hay detrás de la humillación y el dolor de las musas de esta obra? Personalmente me parece enfermo que ahora disfrute del éxito, y que de consejos de «cómo cuidar de las mujeres» o «cómo amarse a sí mismas», cuando detrás de todo ello, existan historias de abuso.
A mí no me parece romántico, porque aunque la poesía es BASTANTE BUENA, imagino el infierno en el que vivieron tales mujeres y me da bastante rabia.
Pierre, estás baneado para mí.
December 28, 2016
Good read. Very encouraging words.
I felt like it was just for me the entire time reading it. I appreciate the author and his poetic style of the book. I absolutely love poetry so I think that made the read even easier for me. I read this book in one sitting nonstop because it was so captivating and relative.
I felt like it was just for me the entire time reading it. I appreciate the author and his poetic style of the book. I absolutely love poetry so I think that made the read even easier for me. I read this book in one sitting nonstop because it was so captivating and relative.
January 7, 2018
"They say, 'behind every great man, is a good woman,' but also at the foundation of every great man, is the love of a woman."
Ah. I needed this. Thank you.
Ah. I needed this. Thank you.
May 11, 2022
This gave me the ick
May 2, 2020
Your presence would soften up the hardcore parts of me. You would put the macho man in his place, and wake up the sensitive and considerate gentleman in me. Your presence would pull out the best of me, it would bring to life the romanticism in me, the loving and caring part of me. The façade of this heartless beast would crumble at the sound of your voice. The shield I had around my heart because of fear would vanish in your presence
April 23, 2020
I enjoyed this collection. The poems were meaningful and hit a great point in each piece. The author say things very beautifully. I think many women around the world need to read a lot of these words that are written!
February 5, 2023
First off, absolutely BRILLIANT! Second off, great read and maybe a new favorite of mine. I loved the breakdown of his relationships and the words for each memorable woman he dated or was with.
This was the coolest idea for a book of poetry and it did not disappoint 👏
This was the coolest idea for a book of poetry and it did not disappoint 👏
October 26, 2024
I made you feel like you were the crazy one, as if you were a psycho for being a strong lover.
I acted like the very thought of you losing your mind over me was illogical, as if the mind can’t be so consumed by what it desires the most.
Sir , stay away from women , go to therapy , touch grass !
I acted like the very thought of you losing your mind over me was illogical, as if the mind can’t be so consumed by what it desires the most.
Sir , stay away from women , go to therapy , touch grass !
May 21, 2017
Heart warming words women need to hear from a man. However, poetic language was subpar and sounded more like an inspirational speech than poetry. Seems to be the trend of poetic language today, what I like to call tumblr poetry. If you like the "word porn" posts that are simple life inspiring quotes, this is the book for you.
January 23, 2018
If only there were more than 5 stars.
February 15, 2018
It's heartwarming to read, how the author compliment, praise, respect, and try to understand woman's struggle in society that tries to suppressed them.
June 21, 2019
I'm in love with this book 😍😍😍😍
November 15, 2024
if you like poetry and people watching or picking apart peoples brains, recommend!!
October 30, 2017
It was a great collection of poems. I can feel the overwhelming emotion in some parts.
March 22, 2025
I didn't like how some of the poems were written. Some sentences really just didn't make sense to me and some rubbed off on me the wrong way, especially those at the earlier parts of the book. However, there are a lot of good messages you can still get from the book which I really appreciated. (Lots of bad ones that are implied too, I guess? The author probably means well but it just sounds bad.)
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