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Withhold My Heart
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Withhold My Heart |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
It's easy to be nonchalant If you're not really thinking about it; It's easy to forget If you're not trying to remember; You can't get hurt If you never give of yourself. It's exactly this common sense That I've been lacking. Instead, I've been wearing These chains of dread Around my neck. I've thought a lot about it, And I've come to the conclusion That all I need to do Is withhold my heart. In these duels; I will keep myself Locked away Behind a wall of steel. It's simple; And, I'll accomplish it Right after I find a way To build the barricade. Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: 'it might have been.' -John Greenleaf Whittier |
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Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Snowpants, When you finish building that barricade, please ensure you leave an opening, even a slight one. There has to be still room for the right heart that has not come by, yet. Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love (Daniel J D) |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Snowpants, don't build the barricade. As much as it hurts (believe me, I know), you can't lock yourself away from the chance of finding love. Fight the urge to build that fortress. If we don't have dreams of love to keep us going, what do we have? Take me as I am or watch me as I go |
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Ron K. Fox Senior Member
since 2000-10-24
Posts 925 |
If you wear your heart on a string for all to see...be proud of it. so few have the passion or the compassion these days. just look around you. you'll see what i mean in my poem...pray all night to save the world. people hide from the truth. you have a wonderful thing...a heart full of love...leave it open...the right one will find it. Ron |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
Daniel: thank you for your encouraging words, my friend! I'm glad you came by!  Tara: I know, you are absolutely right. Sometimes we just don't think it'll ever happen. Thanks for stopping by!  Ron: thank you, my friend, for your kind words, as well. I appreciate your stopping by, too! There are too few of us who still keep our hearts open, aren't there?  sp  Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: 'it might have been.' -John Greenleaf Whittier |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
SNOWPANTS, your poem has reached beyond this screen to this devout reader. I have to say thank you (I needed to read this) and I found this to be an incredible write PoetGurl Coco |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SnowPants~ No barricade around your heart For the problem with that you see is that it only locks you in and love needs room to breathe *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
snow, nicely written and a great poem. Very wise words spoken afore me, I am absorbing also...but, you must know the wisdom of your words, you have shown me something I needed to see. Thank you, Marcy |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
Coco: thank you, my friend, for giving me the opportunity to touch your heart with my writing. I'm glad you stopped by! Thanks! Marge: you, too, are absolutely right. And, thank you for that wonderful little verse to remind me of what is right. I truly appreciate it! Thanks!! sp  Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: 'it might have been.' -John Greenleaf Whittier |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
Marcy! You sneaked in on me, there! I wrote this as a wake-up call to myself, actually, but I'm glad it spoke to you, too! Thank you for reading and letting me know you liked it!! sp Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: 'it might have been.' -John Greenleaf Whittier |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
There are some walls you need...as long as you know when to tear them down... |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
SP....don't build a barricade, think that that would be a bad idea hon.....cause doing that you will loss a piece of your charm.....believe me, I have do the same for years...it cost a lot of pain to tear it down again...its ok, to protect yourself, but don't lock your heart away.....you have so many love to give. you have penned this with your heart. (((warm hugs)))....take care ....Charisma |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
Paula: thanks for stopping by! You, too, are right. Charisma: thank you for your kind words of support, my friend! I'm glad you liked it! sp Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: 'it might have been.' -John Greenleaf Whittier |
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peppermint35 Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1106Texas, USA |
SP, I sure know how tempting this can be, but I must agree; although I don't think you'll be able to do it anyway!!! Having not too long ago come out of the cave (much too dark in there and dank and damp too, bad for arthritis laughs ) I know how easy it is to want to put walls around...keep on sharing your heart; in time you'll find the right soul to share it with!!! Peppermint Life is a Wheel |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
This is great, and I love the ending..I too, have tried, but cannot build the barricade. Though it would protect me from this pain. Take care. Sandra |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
snowpants~ the walls we build can sometimes cause a hard heart... a great write. Deb |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
Sandra: I guess it's for our own good that we aren't able to construct that wall. You take care, too, my friend. Thanks for reading! Deb: yes, this I know. Thank you for your words of advice. Thanks for stopping by! sp Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: 'it might have been.' -John Greenleaf Whittier |
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