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I had a hole in my pocket, and lost my golden ring. It wasn't much to many, but to me, meant everything. So the moment you came and wandered, my path with all your treasure. I made thief's solemn vow to plunder, and take you for my pleasure. I stole away your broach of pearls, I stole away your rare flower. With fiery hair, cloaked in curls, took your purple virgin's bower. I stole away your today, and yesterdays, and all of your tomorrows... But truth be told, I must confess, I never meant you sorrow. And at last when your eye was averted, and thought you had nothing left to part. All hope, now long deserted. I stole away your heart. I took you away from your sisters cheated, and from your little brother, All your desires and dreams I secreted. to never belong to another. Yet somehow through all the days, you loved me for my thieving ways. If I could turn back time, and leave you free, would you take it all back.. willingly?

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Date: 10/5/2020 1:38:00 PM
my goodness, this is so unusual. It feels like what an obsessive personality would write if he were a poet, the kind of guy I see on the crime channel who is so possessive that he keeps his wife from all her family. Did I misinterpret. Anyway, as poetry and metaphor go, this is remarkable.
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Date: 10/5/2020 3:26:00 PM
Andrea, What a fantastic comment, you are spot on with the type of individual that fits this poem! But that's as far it goes. I think by now you've read enough of my poems/comments to know what I stand for. I obey the golden rule, love God & country, family including my kids, grandkids, and personal friendships like yours (I hope). You may've noticed I didn't mention a wife. Hence the stanza "I had a hole in my pocket, and lost my golden ring. It wasn't much to many, but to me, meant everything." Hope you're feeling okay and life is tolerable. -Richard
Date: 7/20/2019 4:14:00 PM
This is exceptionally original, Richard. Congratulations an unusual poem Panagiota A fine write)))
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Date: 7/20/2019 9:13:00 PM
Panagiota, Thanks for stopping by the rummage sale shelves of my heart. -Richard
Date: 2/13/2019 8:44:00 PM
Ref. ‘secreted’ - call it poetic license. I confess to sometimes using non standard words and meanings, although I sometimes wince at an incorrect use.
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Date: 2/11/2019 12:30:00 PM
A clever twist on a theme with intriguing ambiguity.
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Date: 2/12/2019 9:47:00 AM
I'm still surprised no one has mentioned my poetic misuse of the word 'secreted' defined as 'of a cell, gland, or organ' produce and discharge (a substance) past tense.
Date: 11/18/2018 9:16:00 AM
Hmmm! Nicely done
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Date: 11/16/2018 10:35:00 AM
How very compelling, sinister...and clever! and as always well written :)
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