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Love Is a Lie

Love is a Lie by Poets contrived, Since Dawn of Speech, and birth of Cry The Will to Live- to take or give- Oh, please, God! Just tell me why! Of all the things I do deplore: It is my Pain I most adore With Danger flirt while courting Hurt- But I keep going back for more! I am Old yet barely grown- (The truest Truth I've ever known!) I cannot help- shan't save myself- For Hearts hath Minds of their own... JustThatArchaicPoet I entered this piece in the "Love and Loss" contest which was judged on 1-25-14. I posted this poem to The Soup on Nov. 20th of 2013. It's one of my favorite pieces so I was disappointed not to place. Hope you enjoy, Nette :)

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Delysia Hendricks

Date: 11/26/2013 9:00:00 PM

Hearts indeed do have minds of their own, the stooopid things. Too many times mine has led me astray. Lovely write, you rhymester, you. Licia :-)

Just That Archaic Poet
Date: 11/27/2013 6:17:00 AM

Thanks, Licia; I always enjoy your visits to my work <3 :)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/23/2013 10:21:00 AM

Enjoyed this form..It has great poetic quality..A delight to read..Thanks for the visits to my page..Sara

Just That Archaic Poet
Date: 11/27/2013 6:18:00 AM

Thank you, Sara; as always, much appreciated :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/22/2013 10:22:00 PM

This one seems like it would have done well in that one contest that recently got judged. I forgot the name of it, but it really seemed to be in that vein of contradictions. I sure enjoyed this, my friend.

Just That Archaic Poet
Date: 11/23/2013 5:17:00 AM

Unfortunately, I wrote it too late to enter, but thanks for saying it would have made a good entry :)

Mark Peterson

Date: 11/22/2013 11:24:00 AM

Our souls have been molded with resilience, and whenever stressed they return with a strength that is an astonishment to ourselves and others. Your poem gave me this thought, and I'm thankful for this gift.

Just That Archaic Poet
Date: 11/23/2013 5:19:00 AM

I'm thankful for your wise words and sagacious perspectives, Mark :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/22/2013 8:33:00 AM

There have been times in my life when love seemed like a lie and thankfully I met a woman who tells me the truth every day. Now I know that love is grand!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/23/2013 9:02:00 AM

My pleasure Chan. I enjoyed both.

Just That Archaic Poet
Date: 11/22/2013 8:53:00 AM

I agree with you that it is indeed grand. I wrote an antithesis poem to this piece called "I Think of You More Than You Think I Do". Thanks for stopping by, my friend :)

Robin Davis

Date: 11/21/2013 5:14:00 PM

Chan This tugs at my heartstrings with a feeling of sorrow and despair. Your words are like sharp knives that stab with every line. Nice job Thanks for the sweet comment on my Bad Loves Burning poem. Hugs

Just That Archaic Poet
Date: 11/22/2013 5:12:00 AM

I take that highly as a compliment; it means I have done my job as a poet if my words have left an impression upon you. Even Cher sang that words are like weapons. Thanks, Sweet Pea :) <3

Karen Anglesey

Date: 11/20/2013 12:10:00 PM

*********************AMAZING*************

Just That Archaic Poet
Date: 11/20/2013 1:38:00 PM

lol *friend* I HATE typos!

Just That Archaic Poet
Date: 11/20/2013 12:20:00 PM

*BLUSH FROM HELL!* LOL! Thanks, K; you and JM have really made my day. Much love to you, my dear freind <3

Joseph Matose

Date: 11/20/2013 7:34:00 AM

Archaic! Well-written poem. you've struck again. This is a gem. You're wonderfully creative and detailed. You never release half-cooked stuff. I know you for that. Thanks for sharing. Your Loyal Friend, JM

Just That Archaic Poet
Date: 11/20/2013 9:53:00 AM

Thanks as always, my friend. I've been M.I.A. for several days due to strep and am looking forward to see if you have posted anything new. Much appreciated, JM :)