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My Heart Decided Long Ago

My heart decided long ago
   That life is for adventures, and
That bound'ries flow like rivers flow.

Though people told me what to know,
   I'd weather ev'ry reprimand --
My heart decided long ago.

I fought false rhetoric, and so
   Set out across an unknown land,
Where bound'ries flow like rivers flow.

I'd learn from flower, deer, and crow --
   I'd sail the sea -- walk soft, white sand --
My heart decided long ago.

I felt the winds of wisdom blow --
   The breath of Life, and Her command --
That bound'ries flow like rivers flow;

And on Life's river now I row,
   My destiny within my hand;
My heart decided long ago
   That bound'ries flow like rivers flow.

Copyright © M. Teresa Blaylock | Year Posted 2006

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Carol Sunshine Brown Date: 4/11/2011 6:59:00 AM I have stopped by to read some of your excellent poetry today M. Teresa. I hope to be back soon to read more and maybe see some new poems also. I wish you the best with your writing always. Love, Carol Login to Reply

Carol Sunshine Brown Date: 8/13/2010 5:31:00 AM I am feeling the urge to go back and read poetry from earlier writing of my favorite poets today and this is the one I opened of yours M. Teresa. I truly enjoyed reading it today and it is one of your best. Love, Carol Login to Reply