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I don't know if I can do that...again
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I don't know if I can do that...again |
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pen&paper Senior Member
since 2006-06-06
Posts 513
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I want to write about love Being in love But I write from current experience And that would mean that I would have to be vulnerable That I would have to put my heart on the line I don’t know if I can do that Again They say “Third time’s the charm.” But is that really true? I don’t believe in magic I doubt miracles And you expect me to believe in love Which is but a combination of the two? I don’t know if I can do that Again “They’re telling me it’s beautiful. I believe them but will I ever know…?” I don’t know that I have the courage or the will To put myself, my heart, my soul, my pride In a place where all could be destroyed I don’t believe in love at first sight I find the notion…far-fetched to say the least I doubt true love I want to believe in love but I don’t know if I can do that Again I believe in faith I believe in hope I believe in the general goodness of mankind But I don’t trust mankind with my heart It’s too fragile…far too easily broken or wounded To write of Love…would mean that I would have to love and I don’t know if I can do that Again |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Cierra, I know you can. You have every single ingredient necessary, listed in this poem, to be able to do do that - and to need to do that - and to rejoice in doing that. I am 66 (yesterday) and through these years, I have learnt from experience (sadly and yet ecstatically) never to believe that one is immune to love and to being loved. Your (and I don't mean "one's" - I mean Cierra's) heart's fragility is its very strength. It may break a million times more, but it will always heal - in Blue Eyes' words - enough to "pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again" though it may take a long, painful and difficult time each time. Take the words of an old bag (me), it is worth it. If you give away your heart and your soul - but paradoxically, don't let anyone TAKE them away from you, your heart and soul will always mend. Cierra's heart and soul are as resilient and strong as they are fragile. The more of your heart and soul you give without expecting reward, the more you will receive in return. The test is to ask yourself if you regret falling in love with anyone you fell in love with. I am sure, on careful consideration, despite any adversities, you will not be able to regret any time ever. The joy is worth the pain. If you ask yourself whether you would rather not have known any loved person or animal you have lost to death, you will find that you don't. That is not the same thing, but my thoughts went there. I am sorry for your current pain. Healing hugs Owl |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Much to much self analyzing, my friend. Take life and what it sends your way. It will come. Sometimes we either self analyze ourselves too much about it and become hermit-like or smile, greet what comes with energy and expectations of good. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways ~*~ |
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pen&paper Senior Member
since 2006-06-06
Posts 513 |
Thank you both. Your kind words mean a lot to me.  I hope to be more cautious than fearful and maybe in time excited for my future. |
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pen&paper Senior Member
since 2006-06-06
Posts 513 |
Happy Birthday, Owl. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh, you sweetie! Thank you, Cierra! Owl |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I think this tells it like it is and shows a great deal of writing talent. Surely one of your best. Ida |
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EmmaRose Senior Member
since 2011-03-02
Posts 1376Midwest |
Isn't it interesting the sometimes the very best writing is of the lacerations that Love etches on our tender hearts. I do understand this. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
But I write from current experience And that would mean that I would have to be vulnerable That I would have to put my heart on the line I don’t know if I can do that Again I understand how hard it is... and tend to avoid that not by avoiding the write but by delaying the post until I'm less raw. As you find an answer that works for you, I hope you keep your heart open and your pen at work. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
I understand this feeling. I didn't think I could do it again either. And yet I found I have, though it is a foregone conclusion to have a poor resolution, love is love, and is too strong to deny. When the person you love is in front of you, you stop being afraid.(sort of) Sandra |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"I believe in faith I believe in hope I believe in the general goodness of mankind But I don’t trust mankind with my heart It’s too fragile…far too easily broken or wounded To write of Love…would mean that I would have to love and I don’t know if I can do that Again" This is so sad. You can, but you will need to give and not expect anything in return. That is when you will be overwhelmed in love. Blessings. JL Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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