Open Poetry #23 |
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Hypochondriac of the Heart |
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Larry C![]()
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States ![]() |
Hypochondriac of the Heart By Larry Chadwick The price of being self-centered! When I pull a muscle, You can tell it by my limp; Hurting from the pain, Though I’m not a little wimp. But should you hurt my feelings, And my nose gets out of joint; In case you miss the clues, I’ll make sure you get the point. I’m a hypochondriac of the heart, And wear my feelings on my sleeve; In the hopes that all will notice, How I feel before they leave. In my effort to be understood, I drive everyone I love away; In a room filled with egg shells, No one seems to want to stay. Though a Doctor will not treat me, I pay a much higher price; I sacrifice the ones I love, Without ever thinking twice. In my haste to only think of me, I do to others the very thing I fear; Causing offense to their hearts, They'd rather be far away from here. November 29, 2002 If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. [This message has been edited by Larry C (11-30-2002 10:05 AM).] |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
hmmm I know a few people like that.. you tell it like it is |
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garysgirl![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Larry, this is absolutely true. There are so many people just like this. What's so sad is that they usually don't even realize it. Thanks for sharing with us, kind sir. ![]() "Love makes the world go around" |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
OK, time to put Humpty together again? Wait here for just a minute....I'll get my camel hair bikini on. Then let's see who leaves the room. ![]() |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Larry, I don't think you are imagining this, maybe you have a real disease. Oh no! It's the dreaded go away/come back symptom that leads to in depth passion. Oh no! Oh no! Runnnnnn! Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Yes Larry, I agree with you. I have known so many people like this. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Larry C A common disorder that should be put in order, Well done, enjoyed. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
What a clever write! I do believe I have heard of this condition but I hadn't known the term for it--Thanx! tehe What do you think of this as a medical term for this malady--Cardiac Hypochondriasis ?!? ~ warm hugs to you dear friend EA [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (11-30-2002 11:12 AM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
![]() (big hugggsssssss) Oh Larry, I too know this disease so very well and a few who have it, sweet friend, I hope all is well as I send angel hugs of comfort your way! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Larry, thank you for sharing! ![]() May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Kellie_Cantrell Senior Member
since 2002-05-22
Posts 1667New York |
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Wind![]()
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981 |
I loved that. It was sweet and sad. Never be normal! |
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Lisann Member
since 2001-01-31
Posts 350 |
Great job Larry. This is a club that I am a member of. In fact I can think of a certain person in my life that I'd like to share this with if I may. You have definitely described me with this one. It is so hard to change a pattern that we aren't always aware we have until its too late. Good luck to you. And I wish you success and love in all of your relationships......in your life. |
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Larry C![]()
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Songbird, I'm afraid that we all know of few like that. Thanks. ![]() Ethel, Well we all have our faults. Some are just more visible. And thanks. ![]() Kacy, I'm still HERE! ![]() Keth, LMBO Hey Birthday Girl, thanks for the fun. ![]() Sue, A common malady I'm afraid. One worth conquering. And thank you. ![]() If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Larry C![]()
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Sy, LOL Well said and thank you. ![]() Linda, Cardiac Hypochondriasis LMBO hope it isn't contagious! Thanks for the fun. ![]() Noah, Thanks for all you do. Yes I am well and thank you always for your kindness. Peace. ![]() Kellie, Hi sweetie. Cheer up...that's life. Love ya. ![]() Dear Lady Wind, Awww and thank you for being so kind. Bless you dear girl. ![]() If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Larry C![]()
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Lisann, Bless your dear heart. Of course you can share. There is a cure for all conditions. Many are resolved simply by not making ourselves the focus of our mind. You are a courageous woman. Peace and hope to you. ![]() If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
I’m a hypochondriac of the heart, And wear my feelings on my sleeve; In the hopes that all will notice, How I feel before they leave. Thank you for extending your poetic charm~ you wear your feelings well Larry~ |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Larry dear man, there are quite a few of us around here that wear our hearts on our sleeves....sigh..... but hey, I'm not convinced that's a bad thing.... ![]() Your a doll hon, big hugs comin at you. ![]() |
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suthern![]() ![]()
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
You're either describing someone else or exercising your imagination... for this certainly isn't you! LOL You've shown me nothing but understanding and forgiveness... no matter how clumsily I stormed and stomped! LOL I've been told I wear my feelings on my sleeve... and that was perhaps intended as insult. *G* But they're not fragile, just so overwhelming they won't stay stuffed inside. *G* (I do, however, crack a few shells when I start swinging that baseball bat. LOL) I liked this very much, Larry!! |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Larry, a man after my own heart! My friends don't call me 'mouth' for nothing. ![]() Hugs to you and continue telling it like it is. Less stress and ulcers that way. Marti |
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Larry C![]()
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Lori, Awww...thanks. You're too kind. ![]() Donna, ![]() ![]() suthern, I have no idea what you are talking about! And thank you. ![]() Marti, Huh? LMBO and bless you dear friend. ![]() If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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