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The heart amounts to be.
Love is that amount enabled to see.
Hate is the contempt relieved.

The heart proceeds to beat.
Survival is that rhythm to breathe.

The mind perceives to be.
Adornment is that perception conceived.
Discourse is remorse besieged. 

UNFINISHED
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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April 4, 2016 at 12:50 AM
Jordan Boyd, you've expressed yourself well, I enjoyed your poem. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry---LINDA
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August 19, 2015 at 1:12 AM
Jordan, I like this very much SKAT
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September 14, 2012 at 11:56 AM
Nice write Jordan! Love your descriptions. ps, (finish already!) It's a strong start.
Brown Avatar
September 10, 2012 at 6:11 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you this morning Jordan. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Hoping you find even more inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Thank you for sharing your writing with us. Love, Carol
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September 9, 2012 at 7:57 AM
Good writing my new friend... welcome! Enjoy your stay, Jack
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