by Priya P.
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December 28, 2010

Heart Aches

July 09, 2012 08:13 PM UTC
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Heart Aches
Your hands, shaken by life
worn and weary from
salted wounds,
wrap themselves around me,
warm and tender, a heavenly feeling
that knows no bounds
I know I should bask
but my heart still asks
Is it you?
Was loving you all part of fate
Why do I question?
Why hesitate?
I know that I have a slow sudden ache
scared of mistakes I don't want to make
scared to feel our two hearts break
It is not you
and it is not me
both of us different
of that we agree
Even the strongest of loves
holds no guarantee
Dubious doubts now tug at my sleeves
about the differences between us
Oh how my heart greaves
but even more
for what lies in store
for two innocent hearts
that deserve so much more
We are both worn and weary
by salted wounds
But one thing remains ...
My love for you holds no bounds

 

© 2012

Comments: 16

Pam Brittain Jul 9, 2012, 8:30pm UTC
You have so much love to give.
Priya P. Jul 9, 2012, 8:31pm UTC
I hope so ...
stephen berwaldt Jul 9, 2012, 9:15pm UTC
Love, the second time around, is not the same as the first, where we believed, in our naivete, that it would be perfect...and when we found is was not perfect, it spoiled us for the dream...now, instead of "nothing can go wrong", there is the fear that "nothing will go right". Once we learn that life cannot be trusted to be honorable and true, it spoils us for loverly things that may remain. In each scar is a lesson, but it need not breed fear. In truth, every relationship requires work and communication, and if you both share your concerns with each other, you can work together to avoid them. Every connection has the potential of being a lasting one. Remember, the most scarred warriors are the wisest ones.
I love this poem, Priya. You are wise to count the cost now. I wish you the best.

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Priya P. Jul 9, 2012, 9:55pm UTC
You are very astute and attuned to my situation, to my thoughts, fears. How do you do that? How do you know which are just poems and which are my heart steps? Your comment means alot and helps alot; like a virtual hug, it warms me. Thank you my friend, for knowing, understanding and offering your voice.
JOHN BECK Jul 9, 2012, 9:31pm UTC
It's hard! I feel your longings and your hesitations. I hope this all works out well for all concerned. Thanks for sharing so poetically.
Priya P. Jul 9, 2012, 9:59pm UTC
Falling in is the easy part, staying in and keeping it strong is work, hard work. Very much worth it of course. Hope I can stay in.

JOHN BECK Jul 9, 2012, 10:03pm UTC
You have to decide whether it's worth taking the risk--relationships always involve a risk. If it is, give it your all!
Priya P. Jul 9, 2012, 10:18pm UTC
Oh it's worth it!
Betty S. Jul 9, 2012, 11:12pm UTC
If you are in a relation ship that makes you both happy grab hold with both arms and never let go.
Doug Westberg Jul 10, 2012, 12:42am UTC
"...salted wounds..." exquisite pain, told exquisitely... Thanks for sharing with Depression and Creativity!
Marianne K. Jul 10, 2012, 4:40am UTC
Hello, Priya! I'm very much touched by your poem, by the sentiments which speak from a wise mind and a sincere heart. It is wise to consider the kind of differences that give rise to fear; but you need to allow your heart to speak as well...and you have done this so aptly and beautifully in expressing the possible warning signs. Love grows where we sow the seeds of honest communication, both parties seeking to love sacrificially, creatively and
unconditionally, I believe. It takes much courage, and in the end a leap of faith one way or the other. I hope and pray that you will find the answer in a mutual agreement, Priya.
wendy st. john-devereaux Jul 10, 2012, 5:35am UTC
i am so moved by your poem.....take care, my wise friend....
it will be as it was meant to be....
blessings
elizabeth evans Jul 10, 2012, 5:38am UTC
I have to say, both Stephen's and Marianne's responses to your poem were so perceptive. I couldn't offer better advice.
elizabeth evans Jul 10, 2012, 5:39am UTC

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Alice G. Jul 10, 2012, 6:21pm UTC
Priya, I have to agree with Elizabeth that Stephen and Marianne have covered it. Beautiful poem. Love the phrase "salted wounds"-very apt.
>Oh how my heart greaves

This kind is spelled "g r i e v e s".

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