i love this. it's so true and heart wrenching, it makes you think. i would love opinions from a writer like you on my work, it would mean a lot to me!

I like the theme, taking the three different parts and intertwining them with the title.
It tells a great story--one that many of us have done time and time again. It's good the way it goes from so hopeful to so downcast.
Of course, as always, beautiful, my dear.