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Gambling Hearts |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song 
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Gambling Hearts From the path we chose I have no regrets Though there was the promise of a passion filled spurt We looked within our hearts and pulled our bets We turned our back removing the chance For upon the table was an ante of hurt We waited to gamble and denied the fire We held strong to hope to have the resolve Glancing about the room ignoring our desire Hearts resting empty is the safe bet tonight By playing the odds a friendship would evolve No losses tonight as we walk away By not gambling in haste we reap what is due We pocketed our compulsions knowing what to say Character of strength is the pot we won Investing friendly words of I love you Mark Bohannan [This message has been edited by Mark Bohannan (edited 08-09-2000).] |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
By playing the odds a friendship would evolve .. We pocketed our compulsions knowing what to say Character of strength is the pot we won .... Wonderfully written Mark... you surely shine so brightly with this one... regards, sudhir |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Mark... You don't have to be a gambler for this to have a powerful effect on you! Loved this one, and I do like to take an occasional chance on a long-shot!! This one is not a long-shot... it's more like a sure thing!! Nice work, Mark!! I have but one goal in life......It is: Not to have just one goal in Life!! ~ ~ ~ Sunny ~ ~ ~ |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
What a great analogy for your theme, which is beautifully written. Your right, words spoken with love and in love "is" a safe bet every time. Loved it. Marcy |
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cathybohannan Member
since 2000-07-31
Posts 140Paintsville,KY |
great poem "bro",I'm back in Passions, Your sis,Cathy |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
A poem right from your heart, Mark...sometimes the flame can kill, or at least burn down the gambling hall...making choices is sometimes just a matter of a watering can. I really like this poem! |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
One way was a sure bet to Bust.....the other was a Jackpot! Hearts resting empty is the safe bet tonight By playing the odds a friendship would evolve No losses tonight as we walk away By not gambling in haste we reap what is due Character of strength is the pot we won Investing friendly words of I love you No sweeter words when they are from a friend of the heart...They don't come everyday...and when they are found they are to be cherished...It's a love that expects nothing and gains everything....Wonderfully done...Words of sunshine once again  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
From the path we chose I have no regrets Though there was the promise of a passion filled spurt We looked within our hearts and pulled our bets We turned our back removing the chance For upon the table was an ante of hurt We waited to gamble and denied the fire We held strong to hope to have the resolve ===================== By playing the odds a friendship would evolve No losses tonight as we walk away By not gambling in haste we reap what is due We pocketed our compulsions knowing what to say Character of strength is the pot we won Investing friendly words of I love you =================== so poetically beautiful Mark ... and I love the gamgling hearts metaphor a perfect anology... and the best relationships are the ones built on a foundation of friendship most of the time "love" and "desire" fade.. but true friendship based on a mutual respect lasts much longer. another beauty from that cowboy-poets heart sincere and sweet. later-love-roulette-gator LOL JM |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Sudhir-Thank you so much....the shine comes from the love "IN" friendhip. Sunny-Yes, it was a sure thing and the winnings are already in the bank and growing interest...Thank you for your ever kind words. Marcy-The words of love were a safe bet in the fact that IN love was seen to be bad odds. The love was a sure thing. Thank you for the beautiful and I am glad you liked the analogy. Cathy-great to have you back among us...thanks for your sweet words. love ya. Martie-It was an almost certain blaze of all blazes that would have desroyed the casino for sure. The casino is safe, the reward has been given and all are happy with the outcome and yes it was from the heart deeper than you might imagine. Thank you so much as once again you have brought a smile to my face. Holly-The largest jackpot in gambling history from the way I see it....and I see pretty well. Yes, the heart in this one grows everyday and there are no expectations and yet there is total acceptance....it is one that will last an eternity and carry on to the next stage of life where it will grow deeper I am sure...(no Doubt). Cherished for sure as deeply rooted as it gets.  Thank you dear "SIS" you know my heart.JM- You know this ole cowboy--nothing ever fades with me especially when it comes to puttin up or shuttin up.LOL I am so glad to see your name here as always and you know I thank you from the depths of my heart. And you know that with me the respect is a sure thing. hugs baby. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
I'll take that prize anytime |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Every step of the way is a gamble, the older we get the higher the stakes. Do we take the chance and never feel regret? Hardly, it's against human nature not to wonder about paths not taken, but still, we just do what our hearts and heads tell us. Good food for thought here! Corinne |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
You spoke for many here Mark...a toss of the dice...who knows? Great work!!! |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Mark, And to think that I almost when right on by without stopping. I liked it, and it is well done. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
A game with no losers? I've been looking for that one a LONG time! Loved it.... |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
hoot_owl_rn*** who in their right mind wouldn't? Glad to know your wits are about ya!!! Corinne-I am always happy to feed a poet in hunger. The paths are not always simple ones and some seem harder than most but if we just take what is in our hearts and use it wisely then most of the time it's not a gamble at all.......as in this case. serenity-I hope they didn't mind...do ya think they will?lol Thank you so much for your always sweet replies....and to think I thought I was playin cards....hhhhmmm dice huh? Well that may be another story in it's self. Bill-I am so glad you stopped....who do you think all them casino girls were for???? I thought they might get you in here.   Balladeer-Always a pleasure to have you around....I too have waited many many many years for this game and well once in awhile if you play long enough you hit the jackpot. This was one HUGE payday for me. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Excellent metaphorical delivery Mark, great setting! Just really good work!! Winners both ....great angle! |
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Jenn E Senior Member
since 2000-08-02
Posts 589Kelowna, BC, Canada |
What a beautiful analogy here Mark. You have given all men a good name here, not that they had a bad one before, just now better. I need to tell you that I have read your work and all of your beautiful comments you give to people and you are a beautiful person, inside and out. Very lucky lady you have and I am sure she knows it. This a beautiful poem about listening to whats in your heart.....Thank You. Jenn E |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
ethome--Thank you so much kind poet...I am happy you liked. Jenn E--Men have a bad name? no way....yesssssss way...we sort of deserve it though as we can be so barbaric at times. Your comments make me blush and she is only a friend as we both made the right decision without telling the other a month ago or so and decided not to take it further as we knew in our hearts that though the passion would be way too hot to mention it would not have been able to last due to some circumstances beyond our control.....like you wanted to hear all that...but in a nutshell that is where this came from and now we are bestest buds and family.................... |
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