The Pursuit

Where is it now that I put my heart
The last time I took a break from love
I remembered thinking I wouldn’t need it for awhile
So I put it in a place high above

I feel so silly now
I mean it’s so important
And I knew I would need it again
But I was trying to be logical
And I wasn’t ready  
With my heart to contend

I don’t know, maybe it’s a sign
And I’ll just leave it hidden away
It’d be so much easier if that dreamy voice
Wasn’t always purposed my way

Gosh if only you knew
Dag gone I bet you do
How when you lean in close for affect
The breath of your whispers
Leave me completely unglued 
When they gently caress my neck

Oh men! I can’t stand ‘em
See that squint in my eye
And my nose pointed up in the air
My arms are folded and I’m quite determined
Then you turn and catch my stare

Oh Geez! I used to be much better at this
You ask for my number to phone
I give it to you willingly 
But for three days
 I 
   Will
           Not
                 Be 
                     Home!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 3/11/2009 8:19:00 AM
You know Laurie~I have missed too many of Your wonderful writes I believe~sorry about that!!!~But I have read this write a couple of times before and I truly love it!!! Filled again, with Your wonderful sense of humor~and "The Beauty of You" I believe!!!!~And I also believe; that whomever does win "Your Precious Heart" within the end? Shall be a very fortunate man indeed!!!"~"Love To All Again, John!!!":):) Let's go see another....
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Date: 3/3/2009 9:25:00 PM
Hello Laurie, amazing work, thanks for stopping by...Raul
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Date: 3/3/2009 8:18:00 PM
LOL, Ms Lady this had me crackin up!! Love that Wild side you have...You know what I said about the phone numbers lol...I remember what this felt like..The (If you are really interested, I'll be checking my voice mail to see just how many times you've called) and maybe I might get back to you)...Men...Can't live without em and Can't live with most of em..lol I had to read this one over again, still laughing.. Fantastic write, Keep em coming..God Bless, Hugssss Tyesha
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Date: 3/3/2009 2:14:00 PM
"The breath of your whispers leave me completely unglued." Cracked me up. Maybe you were being serious, Laurie, but if so I like your unconscious sense of humor. Love, daver
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Date: 3/3/2009 6:49:00 AM
You really need a check-up from the neck up-- nevertheless the poem was written very well :)
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Date: 3/3/2009 4:14:00 AM
Hi Laurie... smiling after reading this one... its a wicked sense of humour you have. Thanks for the comment Laurie.... hope this all goes well. Bless.
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Date: 3/2/2009 6:41:00 PM
Good one Laurie...hehe, Make'em wait. I enjoyed this one.
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Date: 3/2/2009 11:30:00 AM
This one gave me a chuckle this morning! Men... can't live with them, can't live without them! haha I loved this one, the 4th stanza really got me though (these men, they know exactly what they're doing! haha) and the way you ended it was just perfect! Awesome write! :) Love, Amy
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Date: 3/2/2009 9:52:00 AM
Ha ha! I used to do that not being home/very busy thing - with my husband - so I guess it worked! This is too awesome! Love, Shar
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Date: 3/2/2009 8:36:00 AM
This one gave me a chuckle, even as frustating as it makes the subject...the 2nd guessing, the (wondering if it's worth it?) attitude!! Puts a smile on my face! Great job, Laurie!~ love, Carrie
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Date: 3/2/2009 8:33:00 AM
Like the lyrical style Laurie.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
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Date: 3/2/2009 6:11:00 AM
Wonderful write Laurie..another of your gems.
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Date: 3/2/2009 4:59:00 AM
Ah ha....the three day stall. That reminds me of one of my favorite movies...good stuff Miss Laurie!! I usually hide my heart in that box with old letters I thought better of sending...where did I put that?! = ) Much love, Steve
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