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Harmless Heart

There is no place for a harmless heart to hide Like bruises on her skin the pain is on the outside No refuge for the shadows within her eyes No mask could ever be a fitting disguise Where can a homeless heart go Should it sit in the gutter, be on show There should be a haven safe from further pain When tears like raindrops fall to mirror flooding rain Harmless or homeless the heart is lost in space For there is no soft and warm welcoming place The only place that is safe and true Is the strength and fire within you

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Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 12/6/2015 1:04:00 AM

I like to think that shelters can offer some respite for these unfortunate women... It would take an exceptionally strong person to rely on the 'strength and fire' within them. God bless them all. Well done HH! Best wishes, Keith

Homeless Heart
Date: 12/6/2015 2:18:00 AM

Thanks Keith, not quite what i meant though so will rethink this one. Was not about abused women so much as meant to be about lonely and vulnerable.....sigh. ps am also TheSource on other site. :)