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Absent-minded Heart

Every time I fall in love, It seems I'm through before I start. What's wrong with me's no mystery, I have an absent-minded heart. I meet a girl, she seems ideal, But when Cupid shoots his dart, I tend to duck and dodge so it can't lodge In my absent-minded heart. Before too long the girl moves on, Another romance falls apart. And when she's gone, I'm left alone With my absent-minded heart. I hope, if love should come my way again, The one who'll win me will be smart, And in her tender way remind me To let Cupid's arrow find me So it can cut the ties that bind me To an absent-minded heart.

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 7/17/2025 10:31:00 AM

Jim, I find this very interesting. I remember having many opportunities to have relationships and not allowing any to blossom. I didn't really understand any of it then. Now, I'm very lucky and have been married for 47 years to the same person. She's a wonderful person, but I do occasionally think about people I used to know. Things come along and trigger those memories. The absent-mindedness you describe could cover a lot of different things. Smiles!!!

Jim Slaughter
Date: 7/19/2025 10:07:00 AM

Thanks, Duike. You're one of the lucky ones to have things work out for you...and for her.