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Pick a Title Contest No. 40 ~ Sponsored by Edward Ibeh ~ 11/18/23

There are no cogs, springs, wheels, or gears inside of me. I'm a flawed human whose mind and heart often disagree. I don't have parts, interior mechanisms like those inside a clock. but if my heart makes a decision, my mind puts up a roadblock. There's no symbiosis between them, nor a willingness to agree. Each day is a struggle for me, from which I cannot break free. Mechanical parts of a washing machine sometimes need repair, but when heart and mind are at odds, it's a hardship I must bear. It's pugilistic sparring and I'm overwhelmed with doubt and fears because I'm the one who always gets hurt, bringing me to tears. I can't get through to my heart, and simply cannot make it clear to a stubborn mind that tunes out what it doesn't want to hear. I've pleaded and tried bartering but neither one will take heed. I've accused them both of having an ego and an attitude of greed. The interior machinations of my mind and heart often malfunction. My heart seeks love, while my mind is smug with selfish unction. I can't really remember when the last time was, they ever agreed. They're an enigma, each one having its own beliefs and creed.

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Christuraj Alex

Date: 12/16/2023 7:01:00 PM

"I'm a flawed human whose mind and heart often disagree", "Each day is a struggle for me, from which I cannot break free"... Beautifully written on An Interior Mechanism. Congratulations!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/16/2023 5:45:00 AM

Much to ponder in this winning entry. Congratulations on your win.

Lin Lane
Date: 12/16/2023 8:15:00 AM

I was pondering while writing this one, Rich. Not sure where I was headed, but it seems I arrived at an appropriate destination. Thanks a bunch.

Edward Ibeh

Date: 12/16/2023 4:04:00 AM

You knocked it out of the park with this one, Lin. This is an excellent, delightful read. Congratulations on your top win in my contest!

Lin Lane
Date: 12/16/2023 8:14:00 AM

I'm so delighted to be listed on your winner's list. Thank you, Edward. Happy holidays with your new baby girl.

Hilo Poet

Date: 11/20/2023 4:30:00 PM

'Tis a dilemma that faces me, Lin. My friend, I'll share this mind-boggling allusion that strangely attributes to your defining content. Curious stats presently prevail in my heart. Attempts to remedy the situation are an oddity that my mind is forced to accept, leaving my heart tainted falsely. Let me clarify; we both entered Edward's contest bearing the same title. Suddenly, late on the 18th, my viewership jumped 150+ from 46 since I posted it on the 14th The 19th goes up. Continued--->

Hilo Poet
Date: 11/20/2023 5:20:00 PM

That's true Lin, commentaries are much more reavealing as it authenticates the author's accomplished work bears some sort of merit, more or less, albeit, forced interventions when they become permissiable will be seen as a welcoming of furthering sorts. Thank you, Lin, and to your exceptional work as well, BOL. A Happy Thanksgiving, my friend.

Lin Lane
Date: 11/20/2023 4:57:00 PM

I’ve no clue how that works, William but I wouldn’t be concerned about it. Does the number of views really matter? They don’t to me. Good luck in the contest.

Hilo Poet

Date: 11/20/2023 4:30:00 PM

Continued---> I notified TPS about it, and they replied that my poem had been affected by Google's search engine. I share both Chrome's Google and Microsoft's Bing search engines. I typed, 'An Interior Mechanism' on both search engines, and PoetrySoup appeared, revealing yours and not mine. I'm guessing it's because I'm the initiator of the search. Today, the 20th, it has passed another 150+, well short of the hour that this unsettling factor chronics my heart. Continued--->

Hilo Poet

Date: 11/20/2023 4:30:00 PM

Continued---> Actuals are difficult to gauge. Aloha, William

John Lawless

Date: 11/19/2023 6:34:00 AM

the problem is....well....simply...THE HEART DOESN'T MIND AND THE MIND HAS NO HEART

Lin Lane
Date: 11/19/2023 7:06:00 AM

The heart only minds what it wants, when it wants it. True that the mind has no heart. It's a reasoning thinker that we should listen to more often. I speak for myself. Happy Thanksgiving, John.

Mark Koplin

Date: 11/19/2023 5:37:00 AM

You have penned a common affliction for all of us I fear. Great poem Lin!!

Lin Lane
Date: 11/19/2023 7:05:00 AM

I'm afraid you're right, Mark. The heart is such a traitorous thing. Thanks a lot and enjoy your family Thanksgiving.

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 11/19/2023 12:42:00 AM

Wow, this is very well put Lin, a wonderfully penned conflict between the heart and the mind. Very intriguing. It's true, it is as if both the heart and the mind have an ego. This is deeply thought provoking!

Lin Lane
Date: 11/19/2023 7:04:00 AM

Hi BJ, and thank you very much, sweet friend. Enjoy your thanksgiving.

Daniel Turner

Date: 11/18/2023 4:08:00 PM

VERY well written, Lin. Certainly most can relate at one time or another. Problem is, most times when one follows their heart, it doesn't seem to work out then the mind won't let the heart forget.

Lin Lane
Date: 11/19/2023 7:03:00 AM

Danny, I followed it twice, and twice it found itself broken. What kind of foolishness is that? Thanks and have a great feast day.

Ts Poetry

Date: 11/18/2023 2:32:00 PM

Our minds care not to have our hearts hurt...excellent Lin

Lin Lane
Date: 11/19/2023 7:02:00 AM

Thanks a lot, Tim. Have a great Thanksgiving.