by Shelbia C.

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July 13, 2008 03:12 PM EDT (Updated: December 07, 2008 12:54 PM EST)

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I used to keep my heart
In a woven wicker basket
On a cluttered closet shelf.
It was safe there.

You came along one day
bringing candied sunshine on a stick,
I put it away in a black box
Beneath my bed.
Couldn't let it touch my heart.

Then you gave me rose scented kisses
To wear round my neck on a string
But I placed then under my pillow
And wished for flowered dreams,

Next came pocket poetry
E.B. Browning at her best
Inside you wrote---To One I Love
And after that an X,
Because it was so beautiful,
I kept it by my side.

Finally, you handed me a key,
Tiny, without a lock.
I couldn't find a use for it,
But as a gift, it must be treasured.
Fearing for its loss
I put it on the cluttered closet shelf,
In the wicker basket
With my heart.

Tags: love, poetry, poems

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Comments: 20

Shelbia C. Jul 13, 2008, 3:14pm EDT

I am not at all sure how I feel about this one. I like the idea behind it, but I am not sure if I am happy with how it came out.

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libramoon C. Jul 13, 2008, 3:25pm EDT

Oh, Shelbia, it is beautiful. It gives me little shivery waves along my spine and a kind of sparkling pang in my heart.

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Deloris Wright Jul 13, 2008, 3:26pm EDT

It sounds to me like some one is afraid to fall in love. Great poem THANK YOU

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J W. Jul 13, 2008, 3:31pm EDT

beautiful poem

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*LORA* M. Jul 13, 2008, 3:32pm EDT

very nice

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♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. Jul 13, 2008, 4:02pm EDT

10 stars

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Amy H. Jul 14, 2008, 2:38am EDT

Thank you for submitting your content to:
The group: We Comment Back

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Alex In Wonderland Jul 14, 2008, 1:08pm EDT

I think it works just fine!

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jenny D. Jul 14, 2008, 4:06pm EDT

I loved every softly spoken word that you uttered here. It is Beauty.

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Spencer T. Jul 14, 2008, 5:22pm EDT

Be happy how it came out. It moved me quite well.

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Rony J. Jul 14, 2008, 11:17pm EDT

Well done Shelbia

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Human, Katherine, seeker of intergalactic life, inhabitant of Earth Jul 14, 2008, 11:55pm EDT

This was another flowing piece, easy to read, feel and relate to. I like the way you think and write Shelbia.

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Wendy W. Jul 16, 2008, 5:57pm EDT

Shelbia, look under your bed for that little black box. Turn it upside down and shake it three times. There's a hidden lock that will allow you to unleash something amazing. Go ahead girl, let it out! BFF

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anna vee Jul 18, 2008, 9:33pm EDT

I like this one Shelbia!

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Austin Cushing Jul 20, 2008, 10:27pm EDT

This comment is to let you know that this content has reached at least five votes and over 8.0 average rating, and as such has been removed from Rating Resurrectionists! Congratulations!

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Bethany C. Jul 23, 2008, 12:54am EDT

How can you not know that this is magnificent poetry? But, of course, that insecurity strikes all of us at times...

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amy s. Jul 28, 2008, 8:52pm EDT

I am dropping by to give you a ten and hope that the points come your way

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Angela A. Dec 7, 2008, 5:45pm EST

I love the metaphor of a box, where the heart was locked, until love set it free. Lovely poem, dear friend. Thanks so much for posting to my group, Anythingwriting

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