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A Not Smart Heart

By: thatguy1970
Written on February 22nd, 2012
And why can't I simply arrest
This mad thing beating in my chest.
For it lies and makes promises to me
Of love and things which cannot be

If only I will follow its plan
To risk it all and save this man
From throwing away a life of dances
Upon the heap of second chances

I compromise and tell my heart
I don't expect you to be smart
Just please do not allow the pain
To find it's way inside again

So on and on and on I go
Reaping the fruits my heart has sowed
Capriciously he sings his song
Expecting me to play along
By: thatguy1970
Age: 41-45 , Male
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    LindyJill
    LindyJill

    "For it lies and makes promises to me". You write with a clear understanding. This is very beautiful.

    Aug 7, 2012
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    jenvice
    jenvice

    This is very good. I hate to have to say I understand but I do...

    May 3, 2012
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      thatguy1970
      thatguy1970

      Thank you, Jen.

      May 3, 2012
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    2011A
    2011A

    Simply beautiful. Love "capriciously". Thank you.

    Mar 31, 2012
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      thatguy1970
      thatguy1970

      Thank you. :)

      Mar 31, 2012
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      2011A
      2011A

      Fellow poet-I am glad to make your acquaintance. :))

      Mar 31, 2012
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      thatguy1970
      thatguy1970

      I'm glad to make yours, too. :)

      Apr 1, 2012
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    LadyBronte
    LadyBronte

    Beautiful poem - your words are so true. "For it lies and makes promises to me of love and things that cannot be."

    Mar 19, 2012
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      thatguy1970
      thatguy1970

      Thank you. :)

      Mar 31, 2012
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    papri
    papri

    nice poem...it tells me you have smart mind and heart :)

    Feb 27, 2012
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      thatguy1970
      thatguy1970

      Thank you papri.

      Feb 28, 2012
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    Virgo17
    Virgo17

    The majority of the time i think our hearts like to taunt us, cuz for some reason they know they'll win no matter what, and the sad part is despite the possibility of being hurt, we secretly always want to follow our hearts......i guess the real question to ask ourselves is if its worth it. Thnx for sharing you poem, it was really beautiful, and i felt like i could relate to what you were saying.

    Feb 23, 2012
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      thatguy1970
      thatguy1970

      Well said.

      Feb 24, 2012
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    snowberry75
    snowberry75

    I can relate to this one all to well. Very well written my friend. :)

    Feb 23, 2012
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      thatguy1970
      thatguy1970

      Thank you Snowberry. :)

      Feb 23, 2012
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    Darcy08
    Darcy08

    Well said, well written. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

    Feb 23, 2012
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      thatguy1970
      thatguy1970

      And thank you for your kind compliment. :)

      Feb 23, 2012
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    CMA1234
    CMA1234

    Thank you for sharing your poem :) I enjoyed reading it :)

    Feb 23, 2012
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      thatguy1970
      thatguy1970

      I'm so glad. And you are welcome.

      Feb 23, 2012
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    StreetAngel01
    StreetAngel01

    I feel some of it. Dealing with the heart is one of the hardest battles of life. I sometimes wish I can rip it and throw it so I won't feel any pain.

    Feb 23, 2012
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      thatguy1970
      thatguy1970

      I know. Darn you, heart!

      Feb 23, 2012
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    myheartswords
    myheartswords

    I swear between you and the Dj there is not a safe place in my head!!!

    i really love this one, all of the pain of love and loss mixed with the continued desire for more.

    We really are our own best torturers.

    Feb 23, 2012
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      thatguy1970
      thatguy1970

      Yes. It's about the old battle between the heart and the head. I'm guilty of usually following my heart. He owns me. lol

      Feb 23, 2012
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      myheartswords
      myheartswords

      dang that heart it is either and ol softy or rock hard and has no way in.

      Feb 24, 2012
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      thatguy1970
      thatguy1970

      Exactly right.

      Feb 24, 2012
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