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The closet |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa 
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When the heart makes its escape from the closet of this life it leaves no jacket, hat, or shoes to speak of its existence. The door now stands ajar like a challenge to the brave to step over the threshold into that empty space. And they stand like you and I uncertain what to do because the dark of the unknown always terrifies. But not to worry, no, no, no, ‘tis just a closet empty, dark, with nothing left behind to speak as the heart once surely did. And the brave, yes, the brave venture nearer, nearer, in and suddenly the door bangs closed and keeps them there confined. When the brave in darkness terrified ‘tis just a moment, year, lifetime, before heart again opens doors and the brave, yes, the brave must simply wait and be patient in the closet of life without a heart! Helen / 24 June 2012 |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Interesting bit of speculative poetry, Helen. With life without a heart bravery would sorely be needed, that is for sure. A bit of soul-searching might also be in order. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
I'm on a mission to emulate those who live without a heart - called a survival tactic. Helen |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I hear you, Helen. Good luck, I have confidence you'll work things out. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Startime1955 Senior Member
since 2012-04-22
Posts 1072Alberta, Canada |
How very sad...I wouldn't want to live without a heart even if I have to have it broken again and again...I know about closed doors because I am working on opening many...great reading that gets the mind thinking...*BIG HUGS* *may our dreams ever be magical* |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Thanks Startime. I guess it depends on the severity of the break. Always it's the intensity of anything in the past that decides our present and future reactions no matter how much we would wish it to be otherwise. Helen |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
This is very impressive, dear Helen, you have such a way with soul searching and analyzing in your poetry. Who acts without the guidance of the heart is at risk to hurt others. I believe that our hearts can't be silenced for long though ... we are meant to FEEL. Detachment from emotions is dangerous, though they say it brings peace. What kind of peace? Whatever you write you give us food for thought ... the theme should be treated in a conference I say! Love and hugs, dear heart. Margherita |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Sometimes I think we hide our heart ...waiting for someone special to find it. Enjoyed your poem, Ms. E |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
What a remarkable poem, Helen. You have outdone your self. Ida |
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