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Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

0 posted 2001-08-15 05:28 PM

I'll Huff And Puff and Blow Your Heart Down

A heart can be a loving place,
Wherein there live no fears.
But mine has hardened from abuse,
Received throughout the years.

Such delicate crystal long ago,
So fragile to one’s touch,
It wasn't long before it shattered,
And it didn't take too much.

I built it back out of wood,
As I had lost all trust.
A little more was withstood,
But soon sawed in half to dust.

So brick by brick I built it up,
It wasn't worth the trouble,
With a hammer stroke by stroke;
Soon it was smashed to rubble.

Once again it's time to decide,
How to rebuild my heart to heal.
I guess I'll take this heart of mine,
And simply build it out of steel.

© Mysteria August 4, 2001

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If you have but one true friend when you die you were truly blessed
~* Mysteria *~

[This message has been edited by Mysteria (edited 08-15-2001).]

Lady In White

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since 2001-02-12

Posts 2799
USA

1 posted 2001-08-15 05:29 PM

No childhood fable, this....from your heart of hearts, a message well read....

Cpat Hair

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since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

2 posted 2001-08-15 05:39 PM

well read indeed... nice work... and a message well delivered

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

3 posted 2001-08-15 05:40 PM

The temptation is there...James

Elizabeth Santos
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since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

4 posted 2001-08-15 06:12 PM

Oh, Sharon,
Another heart wrenching poem.
THis is truly written from deep within, and therefore it must be true.
Your heart may be fragile but it is big enough to hold a lot of love.
I'd like to quote part of a poem I wrote about my crystal heart being shattered, because you remind me so much of myself:

"A thousand pieces would remain
To cast a goblet in my name
Enhanced with silica more fine
And etched by hand of my design

The light of life shines through the glass
Reflecting rainbows in its cast
In sparkling joys of present days
It beams at you in crystal gaze

Translucent chalice made unique
Wrought with a woman’s own mystique
A goblet rare to touch the lip
And warmly held with every sip"

This is you, dear

Love ya,
Liz

maeve
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since 2001-08-01

Posts 139
In the Outback

5 posted 2001-08-15 07:16 PM

Mysteria, if your heart was made of steel, would such beauty still run from your pen?

Maeve

Take me home to Erin's shores,
to where my heart roams free.

vlraynes
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since 2000-07-25

Posts 8229
Somewhere... out there...

6 posted 2001-08-15 07:23 PM

Mysteria-
   Build it out of love my friend.
   There is no stronger foundation.

   Hugs,
   ~vicky

"...until you have read the verse on his
heart, you have not truely met the poet."
-vlraynes

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

7 posted 2001-08-15 09:16 PM

Lady in White ~ I am glad not all fables are as sad as this one aren't you?

CPhat Hair ~ I am glad it reads well, thank you.

JamesMichael - Thank you for reading this.

Liz ~ Yes, this is a true one! I just intend to be cautious who I let into my heart on this internet., When I say I am a friend I mean it, even in cyberspace, but a lot of people have used me or don't take friendship as seriously as I do, so it is my own fault and I get hurt that is all. So I intend to be very careful from now on.

Your poem by the way was absolutely, positively fantastic but then is there one of yours I don't like, no! Thank you Liz I do believe I got a hug, and I needed it

Maeve ~ I love people and life, so the good always wins out with me eventually.

Vicky ~ Believe me I try, but get kicked a little too often, but I keep trying.

If you have but one true friend when you die you were truly blessed
~* Mysteria *~

Martha Cowan
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since 2001-03-08

Posts 240
Groves, Texas

8 posted 2001-08-16 12:40 PM

Oh, Sharon....words I can so vividly relate to. Sometimes life finds the strangest ways of rebuilding broken hearts and ravaged dreams...one heartbeat at a time...and that foundation is built upon the discovery of special friends who touch your heart and change your life forevermore (....like, say..YOU...for instance...~*~winks...)
....and sometimes even by tossing unexpected love into your passageway from the opposite end of the earth and completely leaves the heart spellbound and melting in a pool of Danielle Steele's unwritten chapters...~*~smiles~*~
I loved this, Sharon...and I shall see you very soon...keep the light on, and please don't forget us at the airport! (he he)
Hugs, smiles...and love you muches of bunches, ~*~dawn~*~

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

9 posted 2001-08-16 12:43 PM

Martha Dawn Cowan ~ How could I ever forget you! You would never let me! Thank you for the novel as well.

Marge Tindal

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

10 posted 2001-08-16 05:23 AM

Mysteria~
Your heart has to be made of steel -
that's what makes you so strong ! !
But .... we all know there's a secret chamber
that is ALWAYS unlocked for loving friends to enter.

Wonderfully written, my friend.
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

samt
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since 2001-08-02

Posts 52
Brisbane

11 posted 2001-08-16 05:37 AM

Love is unbreakable
when can't you see
everything happons for a reason
Love is you and me
when you see Love so true
you will simply see
how it all adds up now
oh so naturally

Your heart is whole to start with.
So it cannot break.

Your poem is truely beautiful
It touched my heart with ease
I hope you see the bigger picture
The one with you and me.

(everything)

Sam

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

12 posted 2001-08-16 12:40 PM

Marge ~ It has an "annex" but I hide that key well now! Thank you my friend.

samt ~ Thank you for the lovely response and for reading my poem too.

If you have but one true friend when you die you were truly blessed
~* Mysteria *~

Miranda
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since 2001-07-26

Posts 32
OOOOOklahoma!

13 posted 2001-08-16 02:11 PM

Mysteria! I love the title to pieces...
and the poem, I feel you pain, but you know that hon. Beautiful... simply beautiful.
Miranda

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

14 posted 2001-08-16 04:05 PM

Miranda ~ I know you know I know

Thanks.

If you have but one true friend when you die you were truly blessed
~* Mysteria *~

Eloise
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since 1999-11-27

Posts 1096
Wyoming

15 posted 2001-08-17 12:06 PM

Mysteria, what a beatifully written piece. I did enjoy this very much.

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

16 posted 2001-08-17 12:09 PM

Eloise ~ Why thank you kindly for your nice words.

If you have but one true friend when you die you were truly blessed
~* Mysteria *~

Lisann
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since 2001-01-31

Posts 350

17 posted 2001-08-17 12:19 PM

This was very well written. A poem that I can totally relate to. I am 30 years old and my heart has been hidden behind a wall of steel my entire life( due to abuse and abandonment). But~~~~~~~~~~~after 30 years, someone----------my ANGEL Jane has somehow, unexpectedly, unintentionally, uninvitedly, but blessingly she has entered my heart. And to tell you the truth----as afraid of this relationship as I am, It is utterly beautiful. SHe has become my light, my strength, my rock, my friend, my sister, my angel. Even if I do end up being hurt by her in some way--------I will forever be greatful that she has entered my life and became a part of my life.

rascalx
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since 1999-08-25

Posts 590
Florence, SC, USA

18 posted 2001-08-17 12:32 PM

This is powerful in both its sadness (representing what you have been through) and its strength (representing your resolve to "rebuild" again). Very well written and a wonderful message. Just make sure that the steel you use to build up your heart doesn't trap your feelings within.

- Jeff

Suetang
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since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

19 posted 2001-08-17 01:07 AM

Mysteria
What a beautiful piece of writing from a very special heart. Take care......Sue

Suetang

Mysteria

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Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

20 posted 2001-08-17 01:21 AM

Lisann: There is a risk in almost everything, so take the good parts and be grateful for them, for not taking a chance will give you no memories. Thanks for reading

Rasclx: Very perceptive - thank you.

Suetang: Thank you for your very kind words.

[This message has been edited by Mysteria (edited 08-17-2001).]

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