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Heart on Sleeve
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Heart on Sleeve |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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(this poem was written for a line provided by our wonderful Kit McCallum  )I've always loved with wild abandon....feelings on display > The world was one big sandbox where I loved to sit and play > My innocence was my delight, my refuge and my joy > And felt my heart was something that no one would dare destroy. > > I wore my heart upon my sleeve but found it too exposed > It seemed to be the perfect place to show it, I supposed > But there are those who have an eye for unsuspecting hearts > And love to take them in their hands and tear them all apart. > > I have been told my heart's so big I must take special care > To keep it in a hidden place away from lurker's stare > And so I kept it in my chest but it was found there, too > It was ripped out so many times I don't know what to do. > > Through faded dreams and love gone wrong and lies so often spoken > I can't begin to count the times the poor thing has been broken > My joy of life is just so strong I love things to a fault > And need to find a large safe or, at very least, a vault. > > It really is perplexing that I have to take this stance > But it's become so fragile I can't take another chance. > I've thought about it long and hard...there's just one thing to do > I'm going to fill it up with love and offer it to you. > > I know that it's safe in your hands. I know how much you care > And you've shown me that I can feel it has protection there > So please accept it from my hands and place it next to yours > A testament for all to see that faith and love endures.... |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
It really is perplexing that I have to take this stance > But it's become so fragile I can't take another chance. > I've thought about it long and hard...there's just one thing to do > I'm going to fill it up with love and offer it to you. > > I know that it's safe in your hands. I know how much you care > And you've shown me that I can feel it has protection there > So please accept it from my hands and place it next to yours > A testament for all to see that faith and love endures.... ========================== from your pen...to our sleeves.... this is SO YOU ... and thats a heartful... very cool inspire from one line Deer... thanks to Kit for the enticement of your muse!! this is like sweet spammy pie  Looking hard into your eyes, |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer, Excellent and if that's not enough, it's good. |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
I love your poem and your solution. I always am impressed with your poetry. I have one with a similar theme, I have been intending to post. Joyce [This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (edited 04-08-2001).] |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Ah 'Deer, your heart is beautiful, but then again, I always knew that. A wonderful and well expressed poem. I used to wear my heart on my sleeve, and then one day, I decided to encrypt it instead, if only I could hand it to someone so lovingly like you do. I must have this way awesome poem for my library, of course Take care, Melissa~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Excellent, but then, two wonderful poets...what more could one ask.... |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Ahhhh Michael!!! You know I absolutely loved this! I can't thank you enough for writing all these wonderful thoughts around that one line ... it was the perfect cure I needed to satisfy what so wanted to be written, yet stagnated within my brain for months, LOL.  You are a marvelous poet, and the fact that you could create this so wonderfully ... just makes me wanna send a whole bunch of {{{hugs}}} your way. Wonderful writing Michael, and THANK YOU!!! Best wishes and much appreciation, /Kit |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
the electronic quotation marks confused me at first...i couldn't figure out who wrote the poem....... until i saw kit's response and finally understand that it was a line kit provided for the inspiration and michael wrote it.... lol.... sometimes i get confused but you all know that about me.... duh... .it's a GREAT poem with a GREAT theme and as usual, Michael, you have a brilliant talent ... you're an awesome writer! god bless you BOTH!!!!! excellent writing!!!!!!!!! [This message has been edited by doreen peri (edited 04-09-2001).] |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
LOVE IT.......so so very much.....it's perfect Balladeer.....( like you ) SEA |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
[This message has been edited by doreen peri (edited 04-09-2001).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Balladeer--Wonderful...how do you do that, writing with such ease ...to put lines together like you do amazes me...very much enjoyed this! and thanks Kit for the inspire. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Janet Marie...you are so good to (and for) me. Thank you, spam sister Sy...I thank you for both Joyce...I will look for it. Thank you for reading Melissa, the day you do hand it over, there will be a very lucky man in this world Sunshine...uh, a healthy stock market? Kit...all hugs will be accepted happily. Thank you for tickling my muse Doreen...gee, what an enthusiastic reply! Sorry about the electronic marks. Kit had e-mailed me with the line. I e-mailed her back with the poem, then copied it and posted it, overlooking the fact that those marks were still in there....hope you were not confused TOO badly SEA...you SWEET lady! Thank you! Martie...beats me! but it's certainly worth it if someone like you enjoys it. Thank you! |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Just goes to show ya... Never say "Never"... cux ya never know... I like it, Deer - I like it...  .. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
You knew I'd love this one, didn't you? *S* But yanno... after hiding my heart away and then wearing it prominently displayed on my sleeve for a while, I tried that wrapping it up in trust and offering it routine... only to have it drop-kicked into the next county! LOL I guess even a blonde should get the hint, right... where's the trash can? *S* Great job, Deer one! |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
awesome, just like you. Keth Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
'Deer dear heart, utterly utterly awesome, yes two visits here today, either things are slowing down or it's the holiday and everone has decided to behave. Fingers crossed as to whatever the reason, it means that I got the chance to see this love. And I thank my lucky stars that I have, it's truly special, always you write brilliantly and this is fabulous. Take care love and warm stuff Bubbles  Absolutely excellent work Take back the hope you gave,- I claim |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
To be able to enjoy wild abandon....wouldn't that be wonderful! An excellent write, Sir. Thank you for this. |
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