Effects of the Heart

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what quickens the heart? I don't think it's a choice.

(each stanza is a haiku - I think I’m in a Haiku phase) I never think of drinking tea - that's just not me - but I like it there are a thousand things like those which define us - our many small choices Are our passions choices? "Our wild passions instruct us" - said wise Shakespeare. I don't choose to quicken my heart at the sight of one special boy so I'm not sure how that works, the pushes and pulls of attractions grab But the effect stills and taxes the heart like maple syrup thickened blood

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John Gondolf

Date: 8/12/2020 10:25:00 AM

Ah yes, the heat beat races and sometimes your legs feel like they've turned to jello... I've only had one woman my whole life that effected me that way...hmmm, wonder what that says about me?

Anais Vionet
Date: 8/12/2020 11:25:00 AM

I don't know.. maybe you are lucky =]

Arturo Michael

Date: 8/11/2020 12:32:00 PM

I like what you're doing...I did it too...writing Haikus and Monokus...it gives you heart beat in each stanza...serves well for the longer writes...Well done

Anais Vionet
Date: 8/12/2020 8:30:00 AM

Thank you Arturo =] When I want to write but I can't seem to focus - if I use the haiku layout it seems to help me focus and come up with ideas.