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Finders, keepers
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa 
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I never thought to give it back that part I found and knew ‘twas heart because too I knew to bear the load sometimes heavy, sometimes light, but most times a delight until the place where it should be was clean and ready, new. But should I part with someone’s heart when that finder, keeper, me thinks it will again fall short and simply disappear back into the annuls of ancient history? I took it out today and studied every vein, every throb and beat, every shudder, shake and turned it this way/that to highlight what it lacks like a woman on the verge of buying an antique. There are cuts and scraps and rusted joints somewhat like my own and yet the flow of energy like a river in full flood spills over and encourages the thief in me to lie. Look, my hands are empty; it’s not something you can see but one day when you choose to feel it’s me who has your heart don’t ask for its return because a thief will always lie and keep the bounty safe inside! Helen / 26 July 2008 |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
When you find a heart that's a keeper ~ hang on to it for dear life ~ and keep it close to your own!  Love & Hugs to you, Honey! Linda  |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
 Of course it would be better if it was given and not stolen but what's a thief to do?Hugs to you dear Linda. Helen |
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XGarapanX Senior Member
since 2008-06-19
Posts 1435Antarctica |
Wow. Intense. Makes me think hard. ·´~`·»Garapan«·´~`· |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Your heart is pouring beauty to the page - healing, and becoming whole. Love, Eric |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Good to know that a heart can be fragmented into endless pieces, remaining whole nonetheless. hmmmm ? Who said that? In other words, never tire to LOVE LOVE LOVE. The hearts know, rest assured. You girls make me smile! You charming thieves of hearts! Dear Helen, I enjoyed you in this performance of your beautiful pen. Love, margherita |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
The heart goes on and on, the beat and loves rhythm are just an added bonus. It is the very core of our being, the keeper of all the love we've ever known. Lovely, lady Sunday~ |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Thanks everyone for reading and for commenting and, Lori, thanks for the "Lady Sunday". It brings back memories - some good, some bad, but all of them will no doubt prove to have been worthwhile. Love Helen |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
You always put your heart into writing, Helen and I admire your passion. Ida |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Helen, I think you hold many hearts. I know you have mine when I read your poetry. I love this one - I feel you in every word. Alison |
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