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On Fidelity

On fidelity The heart, simplistic, gnawed if left exposed Be covered, shuttered thus pinfold enclosed Is certain that the fairer, man will draw And ipso facto balance will restore With ego’s filled to full capacity That rip the very fabric; chastity

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Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 10/24/2013 7:31:00 AM

Fidelity: the promise that, unfortunately, few are able to keep! Captivating and deep!

Richard D Seal
Date: 10/27/2013 7:20:00 PM

Hi Demetrios, unfortunately, you are so right, thanks for your comment

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 10/23/2013 11:00:00 AM

wow! Richard, such a behavior that quickly removes the strong will..... I really don't know what to say.. "My heart is true" that's all I'm gonna say... LOL,,, please do not hate my comment... xox~ LINDA

Richard D Seal
Date: 10/27/2013 7:18:00 PM

LOL I don't hate my Sweet Dark Friend, in fact I love your comment and how you got all tongue twisted haha

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 10/22/2013 7:25:00 AM

the heart of any good relationship excellent pen Richard and Ty for enjoying Black Stetson congrats on a fine win Shadow x smile

Richard D Seal
Date: 10/27/2013 7:15:00 PM

Hiya Linda, Thank you for the comment, your Black Stetson was a great read

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 10/21/2013 10:33:00 PM

I am glad that you wrote this poem. To me fidelity is everything. it should work both ways - not just for men. Thanks for reading my poem. I wrote it thinking of things my husband used to tell me... Good night.... Lucilla

Richard D Seal
Date: 10/27/2013 7:12:00 PM

Thank you Lucy, I appreciate your words as always

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/21/2013 7:09:00 PM

Wishing you had a lot more poems for me to see. I sure do appreciate all of mine that you commented to!!

Richard D Seal
Date: 10/21/2013 8:35:00 PM

As I've told you before Andrea, I'm a slow writer, don't have that gift of proliferation. I spend more time on comments, which I really enjoy doing, but you are right, I should put more concentration into writing.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/21/2013 3:49:00 PM

fidelity is so important. Good topic for your poem, my friend.

Richard D Seal
Date: 10/21/2013 8:30:00 PM

Pleased to see you agree haha Thank you Petal

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/21/2013 3:37:00 PM

Good afternoon Richard, I hope you are enjoying your afternoon.

Richard D Seal
Date: 10/21/2013 8:27:00 PM

Thanks Rick, I always try at enjoy, no matter what I'm doing, hope your days are joyful ones too

Nette Onclaud

Date: 10/21/2013 2:25:00 PM

intruiging, richard... ahh, fidelity is the true sign of manhood.. hormones may jump, but men can just stay put, lol... fine job!..:)

Richard D Seal
Date: 10/21/2013 8:25:00 PM

Love the humour in this reply Nette lol. Thank you so much for this comment

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/20/2013 5:44:00 PM

If most men put the same effort into keeping their woman as they did in pursuing her more relationships would remain intact. Great poem and I am enjoying the comments.

Richard D Seal
Date: 10/20/2013 8:26:00 PM

You're right in what you say there Rick. I too have enjoyed the comments on this one, been very interesting. Thank you

Delysia Hendricks

Date: 10/20/2013 5:12:00 PM

Me be taking no chances. Me heart be securely hinged. Lovely poetry, Rich-Heart. By the by, I like your new avatar. I hope your weekend is a good one. Licia :-)

Richard D Seal
Date: 10/20/2013 8:23:00 PM

That's right Sis, wet those hinges well, get em right rusted, that should do the trick. Thanks at avatar, like your new one too, at first glance I thought Queen Victoria had joined the soup but soon realised it wasn't as you're way prettier

Donna Jones

Date: 10/20/2013 12:53:00 PM

Really enjoyed your poem Richard...one to contemplate.......

Richard D Seal
Date: 10/20/2013 8:12:00 PM

Dear dear Donna, you need to contemplate? haha I'm just kidding yer darlin :) Many thanks for your comment

Eileen Manassian

Date: 10/20/2013 12:49:00 PM

Mr Seal...This is an interesting read indeed. Chastity belts were the thing way back when to keep young ladies or married ladies...out of trouble...WOW! Wasn't the emphasis on the wrong place? Women always...MOSTLY...get the blame, as men are deemed to be sheep led to the slaughter....Society forgets that for most men, it is just an act...for most women it is an affair of the heart...The key to keeping those vows is nurture and fulfilling needs. We are, after all....human!

Richard D Seal
Date: 10/20/2013 8:08:00 PM

I don’t share the view that women are to blame, most women know exactly what men are. Women have their own set of motives, for some it is just the excitement and the sex, for those where it is an affair of the heart, they fall in love and they are out to get that man, whether he’s married or not. And yes many a lamb has been led to the slaughter but in the end, the blame lies with him. I agree entirely with last part of your comment. .

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 10/20/2013 9:15:00 AM

Yes castity can easily be ripped and fidelity betrayed if our ego takes over our dignity and lust takes over love..excellent!!tnks for stopping by my humble verse

Richard D Seal
Date: 10/20/2013 10:30:00 AM

Hiya Charmy, excellent comment thank you, and dear lady your verse is far from humble

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/20/2013 8:27:00 AM

- Bravo, Richard ..... this was skillfully written! - Have a enjoyable Sunday. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Richard D Seal
Date: 10/20/2013 10:17:00 AM

Thank you Anne Lise, much appreciatye your comment. You too at enjoy your Sunday

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/20/2013 8:15:00 AM

Interesting work penned..Ego can play havoc on our well being..If we could but get self out of the way life would be a lot better..Sara

Richard D Seal
Date: 10/20/2013 10:06:00 AM

I agree Sara, but we are all selfish to a point, controlling that is the key, thanks for your input, interesting point you make