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Honeybunch
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since 2001-12-29
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South Africa

0 posted 2012-06-24 05:07 PM


When the heart makes its escape
from the closet of this life
it leaves no jacket, hat, or shoes
to speak of its existence.

The door now stands ajar
like a challenge to the brave
to step over the threshold
into that empty space.

And they stand like you and I
uncertain what to do
because the dark of the unknown
always terrifies.

But not to worry, no, no, no,
‘tis just a closet empty, dark,
with nothing left behind to speak
as the heart once surely did.

And the brave, yes, the brave
venture nearer, nearer, in
and suddenly the door bangs closed
and keeps them there confined.

When the brave in darkness terrified
‘tis just a moment, year, lifetime,
before heart again opens doors
and the brave, yes, the brave
must simply wait and be
patient in the closet
of life without a heart!

Helen / 24 June 2012

© Copyright 2012 Helen - All Rights Reserved
JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
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1 posted 2012-06-24 05:13 PM


Interesting bit of speculative poetry, Helen. With life without a heart bravery would sorely be needed, that is for sure. A bit of soul-searching might also be in order.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

Honeybunch
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South Africa
2 posted 2012-06-24 05:20 PM


I'm on a mission to emulate those who live without a heart - called a survival tactic.  

Helen

JerryPat2
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3 posted 2012-06-24 06:40 PM


I hear you, Helen. Good luck, I have confidence you'll work things out.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

Startime1955
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since 2012-04-22
Posts 1072
Alberta, Canada
4 posted 2012-06-24 06:47 PM


How very sad...I wouldn't want to live without a heart even if I have to have it broken again and again...I know about closed doors because I am working on opening many...great reading that gets the mind thinking...*BIG HUGS*

*may our dreams ever be magical*

Honeybunch
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South Africa
5 posted 2012-06-25 12:35 PM


Thanks Startime.  I guess it depends on the severity of the break.  Always it's the intensity of anything in the past that decides our present and future reactions no matter how much we would wish it to be otherwise.

Helen  

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08
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6 posted 2012-06-26 05:46 AM


This is very impressive, dear Helen, you have such a way with soul searching and analyzing in  your poetry.

Who acts without the guidance of the heart is at risk to hurt others. I believe that our hearts can't be silenced for long though ... we are meant to FEEL. Detachment from emotions is dangerous, though they say it brings peace. What kind of peace?

Whatever you write you give us food for thought ... the theme should be treated in a conference I say!

Love and hugs, dear heart.

Margherita

ebonygirl
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since 2011-07-14
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California U.S.A
7 posted 2012-07-08 02:46 AM


Sometimes I think we hide our heart ...waiting for someone special to find it.
Enjoyed your poem,
Ms. E

Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California
8 posted 2012-07-08 03:11 AM


What a remarkable poem, Helen. You have outdone your self.
                                Ida

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