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[title] => Acorns and Heartstrings
[time] => 2006-05-20 18:34:42
[hometext] => Maybe this is a sentiment that's a little too fully formed for my age, but here it is anyway.
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(This is called an acorn heartstring pendant)
How do you say goodbye, when you’ve just said hello?
You plant a new seed and hope it will grow
You hold to the soil but find it is bare
So you scoop up that seed and take it elsewhere.
If love is a forest, plant me the trees
If hope is a windfall than call up the breeze
If desire is my compass keep me on track
If chance favours fools, then I take it all back
Dreams are perennial, but fragile as glass
I walk through my memories like fields of grass
I lay down with lovers, adventures and pain
I doze in the cuttings of an old man’s domain
If despair is a river, I drown every day
I pray for a god to just take it away
To give me a reason, or leave me in sleep
If tears are grief’s children then no wonder we weep
How do you say hello, after so many goodbyes?
I’ve had too many answers to ask anymore whys
I only seek refuge in the eye of love’s storm
A beauty enamoured to a poet newborn.
If time is an arrow, no wonder it flies
If love is a mystery, I hope that I’m wise
Youth and girls leave you when you least expect
Hold moments and lovers with equal respect.
Endnote: I came up with the title early, then found the acorn and heartstring references later. Acorns are symbols of opportunity and potential. Heartstrings represent your deepest feelings of love and compassion. Go figure the Muse.
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Acorns and Heartstrings
Contributed by
spike
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Saturday, 20th May 2006 @ 06:34:42 PM in AEST
Topic:
Lifepoems
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(This is called an acorn heartstring pendant)
How do you say goodbye, when you’ve just said hello?
You plant a new seed and hope it will grow
You hold to the soil but find it is bare
So you scoop up that seed and take it elsewhere.
If love is a forest, plant me the trees
If hope is a windfall than call up the breeze
If desire is my compass keep me on track
If chance favours fools, then I take it all back
Dreams are perennial, but fragile as glass
I walk through my memories like fields of grass
I lay down with lovers, adventures and pain
I doze in the cuttings of an old man’s domain
If despair is a river, I drown every day
I pray for a god to just take it away
To give me a reason, or leave me in sleep
If tears are grief’s children then no wonder we weep
How do you say hello, after so many goodbyes?
I’ve had too many answers to ask anymore whys
I only seek refuge in the eye of love’s storm
A beauty enamoured to a poet newborn.
If time is an arrow, no wonder it flies
If love is a mystery, I hope that I’m wise
Youth and girls leave you when you least expect
Hold moments and lovers with equal respect.
Endnote: I came up with the title early, then found the acorn and heartstring references later. Acorns are symbols of opportunity and potential. Heartstrings represent your deepest feelings of love and compassion. Go figure the Muse.
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Re: Acorns and Heartstrings
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by Silent-No-More on
Saturday, 20th May 2006 @ 06:50:28 PM AEST
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I've fallen for this.
Honestly though... I don't think I had any sort of chance not to. I can't imagine a poet that wouldn't.
Nodding and sighing all at the same time,
~Snem |
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Re: Acorns and Heartstrings
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by Former_Member on
Saturday, 20th May 2006 @ 08:11:19 PM AEST
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Impossible truth and sentiment S. [hardly able to believe what
I've read].
With each stanza I felt a stirring of the heart, [in the worst way]
and a cemented belief shining through. I see the words bolded
running amuk throught the minds of your readers upon
finishing this piece and going back for a second and third read!!
Wisdom in your words, (always, dear Spike).
Beautiful.
~Breezy
(snemmy was right! I ADORE this one. Truly. And feel it immensely!) |
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Re: Acorns and Heartstrings
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by Former_Member on
Saturday, 20th May 2006 @ 08:42:03 PM AEST
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WOW! Spike, this is, not only another master's write, but I did this sucker in the performance mode and it flowed off the lips of my mind like honey. Great job!!!!
cowboy |
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Re: Acorns and Heartstrings
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by MarLites on
Saturday, 20th May 2006 @ 10:20:41 PM AEST
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Beautifully done.
I liked it.
Mary |
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Re: Acorns and Heartstrings
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by Jenni_K on
Saturday, 20th May 2006 @ 10:34:38 PM AEST
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A wonderfully written piece... Love your style..
Jenni |
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Re: Acorns and Heartstrings
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by Tanna on
Sunday, 21st May 2006 @ 12:38:48 AM AEST
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| Absolutely beautiful. |
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Re: Acorns and Heartstrings
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by Rakerman1999 on
Sunday, 21st May 2006 @ 09:53:39 AM AEST
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(Stands, applauds, and offers a rose.)
A breath taking write masterfully presented.
Beautiful my friend
Very well done
Larry |
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Re: Acorns and Heartstrings
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by Keilantra on
Sunday, 21st May 2006 @ 08:14:54 PM AEST
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I'm not surprised that you have so many comments on this poem. It's very nicely done and definately one of the best I've read. The second and last stanzas are especailly exquisite. Good job, love, Keep it up.
xXx
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Re: Acorns and Heartstrings
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by Former_Member on
Tuesday, 23rd May 2006 @ 06:50:36 AM AEST
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Yep you've done it again all I can say this time of the morning (as my brain doesn't function till about midday) is...
Excellent!
J. |
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Re: Acorns and Heartstrings
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by Eternal_Dreamer on
Wednesday, 24th May 2006 @ 06:54:33 AM AEST
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Spike~
I have re-read this over and over. Such wisdom spoken through ur words. Your poetry is always a delight to read. Never is one disappointed with the contents of ur pages. You produce nothing but the best poetry I have come across.
An extraordinary masterpiece penned by a remarkable poetic master. Well done Spike!
aussie hugs n smiles,
~*suzie Q*~ |
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Re: Acorns and Heartstrings
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by Lionel on
Wednesday, 31st May 2006 @ 09:05:34 AM AEST
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| Every now and then, I find a poet on this site. I believe I've found one today. God bless you. |
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