They say if you love them to

@poetrybyalexx

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Loved and Lost

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Why it worked

The creator uses a relatable and thought-provoking take on the concept of love, which resonates with viewers. By presenting their personal interpretation and then offering a tangible product (their book) that explores these themes, they create an emotional connection that drives interest and potential purchases.

Summary

The creator discusses their definition of love, contrasting the common saying "if you love them, let them go" with their belief that true love involves fighting to keep someone. They then reveal their book, "Loved and Lost," as a collection of poems exploring these themes, and direct viewers to the link in their bio to purchase it.

Structure

1Introduces the common saying about love and letting go.
2Challenges the saying, proposing an alternative definition of love.
3Explains their definition of love as dedication and fighting for someone.
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Loved and Lost: This is a book of poems that the creator is promoting. It ACTS as the product being sold, and removing it would change the video's purpose. It is available on Amazon and the creator's bio link leads to it. The creator's name is PoetryByAlex, and this is their book.

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They say if you love them to let them go. No. Cause if I truly love them, then why wouldn't I do anything to keep them? Like, are you slow? And if you agree then what do you know about love? Cause my definition is kind of But let's look at it from a different position. Is true love supposed to be undying? And is it really love if I'm not everything in my power to make them stay? Well, Mmm. That area is kinda grey. Is that I would fight every single day. Cause you truly love someone, then you would want what's best for them. And I'm gonna go on a limb and put out the antonym. Cause letting them go ain't love, it's giving in. But yes, I want what's best for her. And um, not some egotistical but that's with me. If you can see that you and I were meant to be, but I knew you'll come around eventually. But just let me show you my foundation. Let's just have a quick conversation. Listen to my proclamation. Love ain't about hesitation, it's dedication. it's showing up even when it's complicated. it's about giving, not taking, and being compensated. I don't think that I'll ever be able to call you my wife, but maybe. Just maybe. In another life. If you guys like that poem there's plenty more just like it in my new book Loved and Lost which is available on Amazon. The link to it is in my bio.

Transcript

They say if you love them to let them go. No. Cause if I truly love them, then why wouldn't I do anything to keep them? Like, are you slow? And if you agree then what do you know about love? Cause my definition is kind of But let's look at it from a different position. Is true love supposed to be undying? And is it really love if I'm not everything in my power to make them stay? Well, Mmm. That area is kinda grey. Is that I would fight every single day. Cause you truly love someone, then you would want what's best for them. And I'm gonna go on a limb and put out the antonym. Cause letting them go ain't love, it's giving in. But yes, I want what's best for her. And um, not some egotistical but that's with me. If you can see that you and I were meant to be, but I knew you'll come around eventually. But just let me show you my foundation. Let's just have a quick conversation. Listen to my proclamation. Love ain't about hesitation, it's dedication. it's showing up even when it's complicated. it's about giving, not taking, and being compensated. I don't think that I'll ever be able to call you my wife, but maybe. Just maybe. In another life. If you guys like that poem there's plenty more just like it in my new book Loved and Lost which is available on Amazon. The link to it is in my bio.