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Mind VS. Heart
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Mind VS. Heart |
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LoveBug
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I’m learning to love again... Cautiously, my heart is opening to another My mind is more hesitant, though It remembers my last “love” More clearly than my heart My mind screams, “Not so long ago You thought you loved a man You worshipped him, and what did he do to you? He broke you into pieces, heart! He broke you apart! And what about this one Yes, you may know him better But you are a world apart, literally! You may have seen into his heart But you’ve never seen his face! You’ve only spoken on the ‘net... And he could be a 35-year-old cross-dresser For all you know! You are just crazy, heart! Plumb crazy!” But despite the truth in my mind’s words My heart quietly replies, “It was mainly you last time, mind That told me such lies You told me that you were in love When you really just liked what you saw But I, mind... I know when I speak to this man Even though I’ve never seen him There’s something special there... And even though we are a world apart Nothing can change that fact” And the argument rages on Between my heart and mind... Day and night, they go on And my heart always seems to come out on top What does that mean? "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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Jer Member
since 1999-12-02
Posts 443USA |
This was great! The emotions are very apparent. Good job as always. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Interesting scenario...to my way of thinking, trusting one's heart is necessary, but yes, one must temper heart and head. Thank you for sharing your inner argument here. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Wow! This is great! So heartfelt and so truthful. And, so darn dangerous -- you take care of that shattered heart my dear. For it is very vulnerable right now and apt to take control over your logical mind. netswan |
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LoveBug
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Jer- Thank you for the reply. It's good to hear from you again! Meadowmuse- Thank you for the advice! netswan- I know how delicate my heart is right now, but it's sending me such strong signals... thanks for the advice and the reply. "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Lovebug, Your writing just gets better every day and I am enjoying it so much, though I can't always respond Now, rememeber Passion and Reason who met on the road? Both of them thought they could carry the load. But they discovered they couldn't live without each other.Enough said, Your writing is wonderful! I'm so proud Liz |
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Torrie Junior Member
since 2000-04-09
Posts 19 |
I know exactly what you mean. My mind and heart also argue all day long...especially when it comes to relationships. Great piece! |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Follow your heart but do it with caution , your mind could be right. These are questions that are very difficult to find answers for. So just be careful and remember to have some fun in life. All my love, Jeffrey |
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LoveBug
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Liz- Thank you so much! I'll keep that poem in mind... it's so true Torrie- I'm glad you could relate! Thank you Jeffrey- Thanks bunches for the advice! "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde |
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