If I didn’t know that a heart pumped blood, what would I imagine to be a heartbeat?
Would I think it a drum, played by my soul,
Or a timer, ticking, counting down to my last breath?
Would I think it the footsteps of an angel, keeping pace with my life,
Or perhaps the clinking of gears that run my body, stuttering along until my death?
Would I think it the pounding of a demon, trying to free its sins from the cage of my flesh and bones,
Or the sound of the war that constantly ravages my mind?
Would I think it thunder that accompanies the storming of emotions that make my body their home,
Or the impatient tapping of a deity, displeased with my choices?
Would I think it the ancient language of all beings, its meanings obscure and lost in the world of technology,
Or the resolute beating of the wings of my spirit, driving me ever onwards?
Would I never know that it was so very important,
Or would I know instinctively, every time I gasped for breath and it responded, every time it clenched, every time it felt it would burst with emotion,
Would I treasure my heart the way I do now?
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It’s been a while. I hope you are all doing well in this new year.
Welcome back, my friend. It is good to hear from you.
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Thank you! I hope you have been doing well!
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Learning to cope. Welcome back to wordpress.
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Thank you! Wishing you strength when facing whatever comes your way!
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Thank you for your encouragement.
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Christine, so good to hear from you again, with such a powerful poem too. Yes, we should treasure every heartbeat, make the most of every moment…
My very best to you for 2015,
Paul
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Thank you! Making the best of every moment is something I hope to do my whole life!
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So beautiful. This really resonated with me.
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Thank you! I’m so glad that you enjoyed it!
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Marvelous thought-provoking perspectives.
Your writing always edifies : )
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Thank you so much!
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Great post, very captivating!
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Thank you!
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Lovely! So much to think about.
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Thank you!
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Beautiful! An inspiration to all who have been there. Thought provoking for those who have not.
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Thank you! I did write it from the heart (pun intended) so I’m glad it’s something people can relate to.
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Absolutely beautiful. Thank you, I needed that.
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Thank you! And it was my pleasure. Thank you for reading!
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Beautiful! I actually placed my hand over my heart to feel it while reading 🙂
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Thank you so much! And thank you for reading!
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Nicely penned
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome 🙂
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i hope it wasn’t broken … so nice to see you and … that piece! !! beautiful … ! throughout provoking .. ! all encompassing … pertinent … wonderful … !!! ks
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I really enjoyed this. I’ll check out your other ones when I have more time
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I don’t think I’ve ever read anything so poignant and mesmerizing when describing what one’s heart represents in the spiritual and emotional path of life. Beautifully done. Thank you for the vision and reflection of your words.
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I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for reading!
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