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Mind My Heart

Mind and heart miles apart Heart wishes to be close to you Mind doesn't know what to do Pain is still fresh in my mind Heart wishes to just push rewind Sometimes tough having a brain Still broken hearts cause such pain I've known you since you were a child You once lived loose and wild Now you call after all these years My mind said there would be no more tears My heart has always wanted you near So my heart casts a string My mind listens as it's drawn in Mind and heart together again Cautiously joined prepared for pain My mind tells my heart it must be insane It still holds the remnant of an uncles pain Out to lunch conversation My heart feels wonderful elation My brain filled with reservations I listen to the words you speak My mind searches as you seek You want connections can it be true My thoughts are many my words are few So the first steps to an awkward dance Mind and heart willing to take a chance I had a nephew (through previous marriage) call me out of the blue. I had been close to him once, in many ways played a father role in his life. Circumstances caused me to have to insulate myself From him to protect my spirit. This is a hopeful start.

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Eileen Manassian

Date: 4/1/2015 5:54:00 PM

How did it go? Has the start matured into trust and renewed friendship? I hurt to know that you were hurt at some point. Hope all is well now. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/1/2015 7:23:00 PM

Limited but pleasant contact. Sometimes we just can't go back to how things were.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 7/5/2013 10:16:00 PM

that's a beautiful poem, but the foot notes make it more so, I wish you luck, and great write, and yes, I enjoy going back and reading older posts when I have the time!!!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/6/2013 6:22:00 AM

Thanks so much Arthur. Sometimes it is so hard to keep up here at the soup. Sometimes I feel so bad I can't get to everyone.

Yanny Widjanarko

Date: 6/22/2013 6:52:00 PM

This is beautiful and such an emotional poem Rick, loved to see another part of you :) wishing you a wonderful day there :) hug, Yanny

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/23/2013 7:11:00 AM

Thanks Yanny, cute new Avatar. Happy Sunday.

Richard D Seal

Date: 6/22/2013 5:47:00 PM

I hear you on this one Rick, I had similar with both my nephews and really only associate with one even now, though over the last couple of years things have slightly improved, Also he happens to live in Canada. I say you can keep him lol. He was such a sweet child too. Take care, Richard

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/23/2013 7:12:00 AM

It is still sad to think relationships that are close can change so drastically.

Donna Jones

Date: 6/22/2013 5:31:00 PM

Hey Richard...well its obvious you made a positive influence on his life...he made the first move but I do understand the hesitation...trust is a very hard thing..to earn after it has been abused...good luck and God bless

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/23/2013 7:14:00 AM

Yet it is possible, I tend to be the Optomistic when it comes to people and am always happy when they prove me right. I have also had my share of dissapointments.

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 6/22/2013 10:30:00 AM

Rick, what a heartfelt terrific write! I'm glad you are giving your nephew a 2nd chance, I do believe people grow and change, time will tell if he has soon enough. Just proceed with caution but have an open mind and heart my friend. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/22/2013 1:28:00 PM

I do as well. First two get together a have gone well.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 6/22/2013 9:48:00 AM

It's good to be cautious...once bitten..twice shy. Be cautious, but remember that everyone deserves a second chance. Good luck!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/22/2013 1:29:00 PM

Good advice, I will try to keep it in mind

Colleen Bono

Date: 6/22/2013 8:33:00 AM

you know the comment.still pretty sick,but I always have to see you.Love Colleen

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/22/2013 8:57:00 AM

Thanks for stopping by to visit even though you are not feeling well. Hugs Rick