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An Open Heart

I open my heart only to be burned again. But if I lock it, there’s no chance for future love. Open, I still cling to hope. *Entry for Rick’s 5-8 contest.

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/20/2011 5:13:00 PM

Very nice, Carolyn. Good to finally see this one. I see it was on the winners' list. Congratulations. Merry Xmas too.

Bl Devnath

Date: 12/19/2011 12:12:00 PM

Congratulation on your win, my friend. bl

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 12/19/2011 5:54:00 AM

Congratulations on your super placement in ^Rick's "5~8 Line Poetry" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 12/18/2011 5:07:00 PM

Congratulations enjoyed this. Well said x

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 12/18/2011 3:33:00 PM

me too but as the days go by the hope thins......HUGS congrad's Light & Love

Jancarl Campi

Date: 12/17/2011 8:58:00 AM

Hi! It has been awhile since I have read your work. This is a beautiful poem. Lots of truth in our words here. To me it is a been there, done that verse" I hope you find someone who truly loves you. Take care, JancarlC.

Sharon Ruebel

Date: 12/16/2011 3:59:00 PM

Hello Carolyn, Beautiful as ever! This is a winner for sure. Have a wonderful Christmas dear poet Lov, Shar

Harry Horsman

Date: 12/16/2011 3:20:00 PM

such truth Carolyn, we must never give in, there is always someone out there, for us all. love this. harry

Joe Maverick

Date: 12/16/2011 12:59:00 PM

There is a certain tenacity and bravery,needed we don't always realize i think in our walk through life, how much determination it takes.. to maintain an open heart and mind, i have often thought on this..) well put Carolyn..

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 12/16/2011 11:56:00 AM

Keep on keeping on Carolyn. The best to you in the contest. Love, Carol

Kash Poet

Date: 12/16/2011 11:49:00 AM

Very nice Tanka here Carolyn.Best wishes in the contest.

Wilma Neels

Date: 12/16/2011 11:37:00 AM

Hope and faith are two things we should cling to Carolyn.. A lovely entry for Rick's contest.. Good luck to you.. Love Wilma