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Fragile Hearts

Flickering like candles in the slightest breeze, Raw with emotion, they are seen so easily worn on sleeves. Asunder they may break, so Gentle you must be! Gossamer Is the flimsy sweater of protection that they wear. Laugh or look too hard at them, and you are liable to Embarrass or perhaps even to embitter them. Heed my advice: Exercise restraint. Their souls Already are exposed and must be assuaged. Refrain from ridiculing them, for They already suffer from self-consciousness. Sweeten your words instead. Strengthen and support fragile hearts. Written Oct. 23, 2016

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Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 11/7/2016 2:10:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. The poem is deep with emotion and I can feel it. Also learnt a new word 'Gossamer' and you did a fine take on the topic. Thank you

Arthur Vaso

Date: 10/31/2016 8:41:00 PM

Very sweet Andrea, and congrats!!!! Hugs!

John Lawless

Date: 10/27/2016 10:08:00 PM

"Flickering like candles in the slightest breeze" a lovely description of the tenderness of the fragile heart. congrats on your placement

James Inman

Date: 10/27/2016 7:07:00 AM

Nice Andrea, I wrote one but did it wrong and didn't have time to finish another one.

Sandra Haight

Date: 10/25/2016 8:34:00 AM

Wonderful words of wisdom in your well-written Acrostic, Andrea. I really like where you took the 'fragile hearts' theme. Congratulations on your win. Hugs, Sandra

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 10/25/2016 4:21:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your work, Andrea. Congrats for having it placed in the contest!!! ;-)

Joseph May

Date: 10/24/2016 3:54:00 PM

Congrats on your win Andrea

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/24/2016 1:07:00 PM

A message to live by, Andrea. Can you imagine a world where people were always mindful of the damage words can do to fragile, sensitive hearts. I'm going to favorite this one as a reminder that the way we treat others shows the type of people we are.

Supraja Kannan

Date: 10/24/2016 9:32:00 AM

Wise words... Great advise...Loved it...

Paloma P

Date: 10/24/2016 4:49:00 AM

Well spoken Andrea, wisely insightful.

White Wolf

Date: 10/23/2016 11:38:00 PM

Great poem Andrea, I really enjoyed this one./|\

Matthew Anish

Date: 10/23/2016 8:26:00 PM

Good advice! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Carol B.

Date: 10/23/2016 4:21:00 PM

Well said and great advice :) I endorse the sentiment in this poem. Loved it :)

Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/23/2016 3:56:00 PM

tender and very touching, andrea...

Old Man Emu

Date: 10/23/2016 2:59:00 PM

Nicely done Andrea, enjoyed your poem. Regards, Craig

Tim Smith

Date: 10/23/2016 2:58:00 PM

Excellent advice Andrea....we need to handle them with care.

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 10/23/2016 2:16:00 PM

Much truthful insight into your sweet heartfelt poem as some people are definitely more sensitive than others!:) Enjoyed your very insightful nice write Andrea!:)