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Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115
South Africa

0 posted 2010-05-10 02:13 AM


To pull out stakes from heart
and watch the leak of energy
flow freely to the floor
was the strangest thing I’ve ever done.

‘twas just a mental pull and tug
with intent behind the force
that left a large and empty hole
where love was meant to be ~

and so then I believed
that stakes removed can bring about
love’s certain demise ~

but then I did not believe
because I saw love still alive
at the base of my belief.

It trickled this way/that
as if the floor tilted
in accordance with the times
but I know to wait till finally
all the parts come back together
and the winds of change are ready.

And so that’s the way it goes
a pull and tug, a flow,
a trickle this way/that,
and a wait for the return
of the true state of heart!

Helen


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Andrew Scott
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since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558
Redlands,CA,USA
1 posted 2010-05-10 10:39 PM


"The true state of heart" I enjoyed the read, and in particular, the last stanza. It is always a pleasure to read your words. Thanks for sharing. Peace.

"We'll chase them like rats across the tundra."

LindsayP
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since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410
Australia, Victoria
2 posted 2010-05-10 11:05 PM



Yes I enjoyed it too dear Helen, a little

sad perhaps but quite intrigueing.
Love and a big hug.

Lindsay

whisperingwalt
Member
since 2010-04-29
Posts 240
Coquitlam, BC, Canada
3 posted 2010-05-10 11:31 PM


Enjoyed the read..depth and heartfelt words...thank you
Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115
South Africa
4 posted 2010-05-11 08:04 AM


Thanks, Andrew, Lindsay, and Whisperingwait.  I suppose we must try what we can to love but at the same time remain detached from the feelings of others.  Sometimes empathy can be more "stubborn" than love when it comes to ... a pull and tug.  

Helen  


Namyh
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since 2009-01-20
Posts 988

5 posted 2010-05-11 07:48 PM


Honeybunch - We're human and we like to tug and pull and let free flow. Leaving the stakes alone might be the lesson of the hour which for some might prove to be the Strangest Thing. I like this a lot. Namyh
LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296

6 posted 2010-05-14 07:37 PM


oh Helen...it is entombing, the demise of love...and yet, I remember the pain...the loss of energy..it is in fact all you describe...and vow, to never again revisit that place....

bittersweet and beautifully done, as only you can do...

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