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Writings From the Heart

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A book of Poetry & Writing

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Comment from Jackarrie
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A very good poem, pointing out how life can be destroyed by lack of self preservation A downward spiral that needs much strength to stop

well done
Mary

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2014


reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014
    Thanks Mary
Comment from rjuselius
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this is an outstanding piece of poetic art! slowly losing man's whole being and what is left? very well written!
thank you for sharing!

rebekka x

 Comment Written 05-Aug-2014


reply by the author on 06-Aug-2014
    Thank you for reading
    Gary
Comment from Kimberly216
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This piece is very thought provoking. I read this poem a few times and really tried to grasp what the author is trying to convey. I thought about what trials and tribulations my own husband has been through in his life that might make him feel his soul is denied or the heart sacrificed to the misunderstanding of actions. Lack of self preservation? Either this deals with evolutionary psychology and the fact that males are misunderstood with multiple partners in mating or lack of self preservation in being denied in some way shape or form in love. Maybe I don't understand what good is man? I would like to understand more.

 Comment Written 05-Aug-2014


reply by the author on 05-Aug-2014
    I write to make you think of life we live I this new world we find ourselves in today
    Thanks for reading
    Gary
reply by Kimberly216 on 06-Aug-2014
    I really liked it simply because it make me think a little further than most pieces I read. I would like to hear more.
Comment from lancellot
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Well the answer to that question is clearly none. It is not always easy to know what the right things are anymore in this strange new world. But being a man isn't what it used to be. Thoughtful piece.

 Comment Written 05-Aug-2014


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    Thank you for this
Comment from giovannimariatommaso
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An excellent question that not many ask today in sincerity or they would not self-mutilate their flesh in defiance of the unconditional love of the Almighty, wishing to be something other than what they were created or as created to be.

I didn't see any spelling or grammatical errors.

 Comment Written 05-Aug-2014


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    Thank you
Comment from kiwijenny
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I wonder too...thanks for making such a thought provoking piece....
God thought we were worth it all..but to waste ourselves is the saddest thing
God bless........

 Comment Written 05-Aug-2014


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    Thank you
Comment from plum145
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i think we all lose our humanity to the lack of self definition, understanding and not stating our agenda. Thank you for take the time to search this poem out and bringing it to light.

 Comment Written 05-Aug-2014


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    Welcome
Comment from NurseBarb
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The image you chose for this poem speaks volumes. It perfectly illustrates the uncertainty and insecurities of this man. This image is sad, but very appropriate for this free verse poem. It is an interesting read and I had to read it a few times in order to try and grasp what the author is trying to communicate. This is unique and different and I'm glad you shared it.

 Comment Written 05-Aug-2014


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Comment from a.w.brooks
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What good is a man to himself when his soul is denied?
The heart sacrificed to misunderstanding of actions.
His mind lost in the translation of unspoken words,
The wellbeing destroyed due to lack of self-preservation

What good is a man?

love the philosophy of man it was a great poem and the words flowed very well happy writing thanks for the read

 Comment Written 05-Aug-2014


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    Thank you
Comment from lappmellott
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Great poem and I loved the photograph, too. Unfortunately, many times we are all misunderstood, misjudged, hated, etc., but to God, we're all His children.

 Comment Written 05-Aug-2014


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    Thank you
reply by lappmellott on 05-Aug-2014
    You're welcome.