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~An Affair Of The Heart~
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~An Affair Of The Heart~ |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
A heart living ... on the outside looking in ... finding a soul, willing to pay the price for this momentary sin. Understanding eyes have seen all the things this heart is missing, love's old promises slowly fade ... reducing a tired heart to reminiscing. For a moment like this, for just one kiss ... what would a lonely heart trade, can contentment be held, without breaking love's past promises made. Intrigue and fascination slow dance with desire and temptation, an ever faithful heart now looks for the reasons to deny this invitation. Honest intentions defined, no quandaries left to linger, expectation and anticipation entwine like lovers interlocking fingers. No strings attached, no questions asked, take one long, last glance, still an aching heart does wonder the true cost of a second chance. For these questions of the heart, the answers may define ... though the heart will always ask of the moment that love fell into decline. Commitment or contentment, can a hurting heart separate the two ... while living on the outside looking in ... and still looking out at you. Janet Marie Do you live by the book, do you play by the rules Do you care what is thought by others about you If this day is all that is promised to you Do you live for the present, the future the past... tracy chapman |
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hsystems Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 319Murray, UT, USA |
Janet Marie...WOW! Talk about a vicarious experience. "living on the outside looking in ... and still looking out at you." I have "been there," and I can relate to the pain. Thanks for sharing!  Beautiful, Thought-Provoking Poetry http://www.h-systems.net/p1.htm |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
My dear sweet friend....this is amazing!! You know how to tap into your feelings and mine so very well!! [This message has been edited by Butterflies_dont_cry (edited 03-29-2000).] |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
You paint a fragile heart with strokes of love. Very moving to one who has looked in and looked out. Well done Liz |
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Tess Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 288Australia |
A very moving and heartfelt poem JM Gave me a lump in my throat! "Love is the only drug you can take that will convince you each time that you've never had it before." ~author unknown~ |
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PoeticKnight Senior Member
since 2000-01-20
Posts 1144New Orleans, LA |
WOW, you are producing some cool stuff. I love that last line as well as hsystems. I like this verse too... For a moment like this, for just one kiss ... what would a lonely heart trade, can contentment be held, without breaking love's past promises made. Intrigue and fascination slow dance with desire and temptation, an ever faithful heart now looks for the reasons to deny this invitation. [This message has been edited by JML (edited 03-29-2000).] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Oh...I've been on the outside looking in many a time  |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
More outstanding writing from a talented poet. A life isn't significant except for its impact on other lives. |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Janet Marie, I think you have seen into my soul on this one. I just love this part... Honest intentions defined, no quandaries left to linger, expectation and anticipation entwine like lovers interlocking fingers. No strings attached, no questions asked, take one long, last glance, still an aching heart does wonder the true cost of a second chance. Beautiful words. I love reading your work. Thank you for sharing it.  ------------------------------------------------ < !signature--> Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith [This message has been edited by Lone Wolf (edited 03-29-2000).] |
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CherylLynnMckee Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 215 |
Your poem really struck a chord with me...spent a good part of my life feeling that way...beautifully written. |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Janet, I've been there all too often, nice read. Parker |
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David2 Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 407 |
Janet this is a beautiful poem. I loved this line, great word play "Intrigue and fascination slow dance with desire and temptation," This moved me thanks for a wonderful piece of work. David2 |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Janet this is wonderful and some of the lines are interesting and fascinating because they are so visually inspiring.. "Intrique and fascination slow dance with desire and temptation." "An ever faithful heart now looks for the reasons to deny this invitation." and this is where you lost me...is this written by a woman that is married and struggling over a possible love affair or is this written by a single woman that still loves a former lover or husband...you don't have to answer if you don't want to but James would like to know..ha..ha..btw where did you learn to write so well...are you a college english professor? Did you see the movie with Michael Douglas playing a college professor..it was good. James |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Ya did it again! (How is it that you know so much?) Loving your work once again! And as always, prayers for those sparks of hope. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
thanks guys, ... to ALL who read and replied and most of all related. I wish we all didn't relate so well to this but if nothing else discontent makes for great inspiration right?  butterfly... maybe someday I will write one of those "happy little carefree" poems and we both will relate (NOT) (smile) thanks for the hugs. Jer, SOMEHOW I JUST KNEW those would be the lines you would like most *S* sweetbabyjames... WE cant have you wondering can we...to answer your question, you were right on the first guess...yes its about a married woman "struggling"-with everything in her heart. AND no Im not a professor of anything...but I did go to the school of hard knocks.LOL actually I'm a part-time caterer and landscape designer. I work a wicked spoon and shovel  thank you for such a sweet compliment.serenity, I dont know how much I know... but I learned it all the hard way... thanks for always making me smile. hsystems Tess Liz hoot Danny Lone wolf Cheryl Parker David2 I thank you SO much for such heartfelt replies,I grow in your light. take care, jm < !signature--> Do you live by the book, do you play by the rules Do you care what is thought by others about you If this day is all that is promised to you Do you live for the present, the future the past... tracy chapman [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (edited 03-29-2000).] |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Please let me sneak my applause in here. This piece contains many questions many people have asked themselves....and the last line is worth its weight in gold. Wonderful writing, m'lady |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Just me again, (sorry) but I had to reply twice...it so leaves a question of judgement up in the air...it reminded me of a quote, and please, someone help me out on the source-- "Be ye careful what ye ask of gods, for they may answer yet..." Much love to you... |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Balladeer, your words of wisdom are always welcome.I thank you for your understanding of this one and placing value on it.The last line was my emotional favorite as well. sweet serenity, no sorry needed.I understand the wisdom of your quote. I am touched by your concern and support. yes, as you say it comes down to judgment. Does one stay true to their heart, or true to their promises. Do we follow our heart ... or our conscious. Who knows these answers, all I know is contentment seems to come with cost. thank you for the prayers and love, I send them right back at ya take care, always, jm Do you live by the book, do you play by the rules Do you care what is thought by others about you If this day is all that is promised to you Do you live for the present, the future the past... tracy chapman |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
I think you've touched home with many on this one. A most excellent writing Janet! I stand in awe of your talent! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
thank you dovey, my sweet, your words of understanding and compliments mean MUCH to me. truly. take care, jm Do you live by the book, do you play by the rules Do you care what is thought by others about you If this day is all that is promised to you Do you live for the present, the future the past... tracy chapman |
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TerryW Senior Member
since 2000-03-23
Posts 779Louisville, Mississippi, USA |
Lovely, Janet! I never cease to be amazed at your talent. Sometimes I wish I could paint my poems as vividly and full of the truth of life as you do! I bow to you, m'lady, in gratitude for the great works you have shared with me. ~you reached inside, you touched my heart, and I am all the better for it~ Terry A. Woodson, Jr. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Terry, I am both touched and humbled by your words and encouragement. I am still -- daily amazed that my anyone finds reason in my "emotional outbursts" put to rhyme, but I am MOST grateful and enriched that they do THANK YOU! take care, jm Do you live by the book, do you play by the rules Do you care what is thought by others about you If this day is all that is promised to you Do you live for the present, the future the past... tracy chapman |
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