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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.

Copyright © Jim Slaughter | Year Posted 2025

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FJ Thomas Date: 7/22/2025 10:07:00 AM The question is, if you find that one with the patience to remind you, will you listen? ;) I believe you have a good heart Jim. Wishing you peace and happiness :) Login to Reply Jim Slaughter Date: 7/22/2025 10:20:00 AM I certainly hope I will. Thank you, FJ.

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!!! Login to Reply 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.