Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Solitary Heart

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I wandered half my life asleep
dreaming of one whose love would sweep
me off my feet,
though the key to my heart was buried 
plenty deep.
He never came. I never made
the leap.
Instead,
I learned to reap
the joy of solitude
so sweet.
The key to my heart,
now,
forevermore,
to myself
I'll keep.
Has been a day of Trauma by Dentists, so just this quick snippet in response to Susan's post at Mid-Week Motiff: The Key.
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24 comments:

  1. SusanJuly 9, 2014 at 5:35 PM

    I was tempted to scream EEEEEK! Until such a sweet joy, that paradoxically, we share.

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  2. MaryJuly 9, 2014 at 5:53 PM

    Sherry, I know what a good and kind and loving person you are. This poem breaks my heart really. Truly sometimes life is not fair at all!

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  3. rallentandaJuly 9, 2014 at 6:09 PM

    Sad poem. Although enjoying sweet solitude toute seule is better than solitude in a relationship. Don't be fooled by all that happy family stuff...a lot is just window dressing.

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  4. ScarletJuly 9, 2014 at 6:20 PM

    I love this part best:

    I learned to reap
    the joy of solitude
    so sweet.

    We make the best of what life gives or not gift us ~ Good one Sherry ~

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  5. CloudiaJuly 9, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    Workmanlike despite the distraction. You are a pro.

    ALOHA from Honolulu
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^= <3

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  6. Brian MillerJuly 9, 2014 at 7:24 PM

    smiles...and if that is what you are comfortable with...that is where you should stay...finding that joy in yourself...and in solitude...too many would try to fill that gap, just to fill it...

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  7. Gen Giggles July 9, 2014 at 7:51 PM

    Keep your happiness and your key. That happiness is the most important.

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  8. Sumana RoyJuly 9, 2014 at 8:34 PM

    what can i say but Thy will be done...and bliss of solitude is a gift offered to chosen persons by Him.. may your days be filled with happiness..so sad lines Sherry..

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  9. Wendy BourkeJuly 9, 2014 at 8:38 PM

    Lovely rhyme to this - and I love rhyme, when it is pulled off with this level of aplomb. There is joy in solitude, I know. Sometimes, I (SILENTLY) scream for it. Smiles.

    (I love your poetry, and will get round to checking old posts out. Having fried my keyboard (dang that coffee slurp) I've been out of commission for a bit.)

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  10. ed pilollaJuly 9, 2014 at 9:39 PM

    the wise find peace and see their path clearly. hope you are having a great birthday month:)

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  11. Kay L. DaviesJuly 9, 2014 at 10:03 PM

    Love this, my dear Sherry, and dreadfully upset that I can't write right now myself.
    Perhaps I will return. Keep fingers and toes crossed. Luv, K

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  12. Liz Rice-SosneJuly 9, 2014 at 10:06 PM

    Hope you are OK - loathe dentists! Ugh! He did come and you did make the leap - with Pup. Hugs.

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  13. Vandana SharmaJuly 9, 2014 at 11:27 PM

    Oh1!wow, just love it. The most precious thing in the world our heart all to ourself!

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  14. avalonJuly 10, 2014 at 12:00 AM

    Solitude is not loneliness.
    Merely aloneness, which is also a gift.
    Hope your toothach left.

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  15. kaykualaJuly 10, 2014 at 2:57 AM

    Tooth-ache is a nasty thing! Hopefully you've got it over with by now. Nicely penned Sherry!

    Hank

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  16. Myrna R.July 10, 2014 at 6:36 AM

    I like this Sherry. It shows the art of acceptance, grace and self-appreciation.

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  17. Jae RoseJuly 10, 2014 at 6:48 AM

    A lot of life seems spent in a sleep state...there is much to be said for changing what you think you need...often things come along then and are a pleasant surprise..unlike toothache..which I hope gets better

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  18. Kerry O'ConnorJuly 10, 2014 at 7:26 AM

    You rhymes really help to maintain focus on your central message, Sherry.

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  19. Anne VJuly 10, 2014 at 11:35 AM

    Lovely verse as always Sherry. As a fellow singleton your words struck a poignant chord with me too. I have also found the joys of solitude and independence to be a balm for those days spent in solitary pursuits. Bless.

    I haven't written anything for this lovely key prompt but I thought I'd visit a few poets while I have the Internet up and running smoothly.

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  20. J.N.T.July 10, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    there are people in this world who are happy to be in solitude forever. can't judge them cause everyone has his or her preferences and such. thanks Sherry this was relatable. :)

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  21. Anjum Wasim DarJuly 10, 2014 at 10:12 PM

    sad tragic yet with a sweet comforting ending.Lovely flowing rhyme scheme

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  22. ManiparnaJuly 11, 2014 at 5:07 AM

    Touching lines but as always you sing a nice peaceful song at the end... your poems are always comforting ...

    BTW, sometimes I do find joy in solitude...I love to be with myself.. :-)

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  23. humbirdJuly 11, 2014 at 8:04 PM

    Your heart IS open! For all yours, beloved children, adults and pups...
    with no love the soul dies....

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  24. Arathi HariharJuly 12, 2014 at 5:53 AM

    loved your poem a lot..it's good that you have learnt to reap the joy of solitude..very few can do it..

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