Commentary and Philosophy Poetry posted June 9, 2022

BethShelby

BethShelby is retired from the printing and commercial art field. She is a widow and has four children and three grandchildren. She presently lives in east Tennessee. Her children are all in the area. Her portfolio has over 800 stories, poems, scrip - more...

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Your emotions aren't reliable.

The Heart Deceives

by BethShelby

Emotions are like traps that hold us fast.
Feelings seldom reflect reality.
Get in control of them lest they might last,
Hijacking every rationality.
Restrain your heart until the danger’s passed.

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Your emotions aren't reliable.

The Heart Deceives

by BethShelby

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