My Heart's Eviction Notice

I’m giving you two weeks’ notice
And then I’m evicting you
From my heart
You haven’t been paying your dues…
Lingering caresses
Entwining embraces 
Passion laden kisses
And loving whispers
Are overdue
LONG overdue

What’s worse…
You’ve been trashing the premises
With your careless words
dirty excuses
filthy put-downs...
Your childish tantrums
And misplaced anger
Have littered my heart

You have been bringing in
Uninvited guests 
To share the night
Thinking I was unaware
Of the trysts
But this place is meant for you
YOU
Alone

There has been too much
Way too much
Wear and tear
And so I declare
You are being evicted
Pack up your things
And find another
Heart
to live in!

I need some time
To set things right
To make repairs...

The love paint needs to dry
The dream frames need to be hung
The soiled sheets need to be purified
I need to sew new curtains of hope
And wash away the grime from the
windows of my heart
Before I can even consider
Taking in a new resident.

Two weeks…..
Just enough time
For you to pay for damages
And then to leave
Peacefully...
Before I have you thrown out
of this heart of mine!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Lamoureux Avatar
January 27, 2013 at 9:53 PM
Another wow, wow, wow! This is really good, I am adding to my favorites. You really have a way with words. Have a good night, hugs Rick.
Manassian Avatar
January 27, 2013 at 10:08 PM
Richard, you have a way with buoying up my Spirit. Thanks ever so much!
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December 21, 2012 at 10:09 PM
Eileen Ghali , stopping by with my warmest thoughts~ my best wishes go out to you and your family. Have yourself a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year* Always & Forever ;-) PD
Manassian Avatar
December 25, 2012 at 3:02 PM
Same to you, PD! Hope you get what you want at Christmas! ;)
Night Avatar
December 19, 2012 at 4:00 AM
nice poem sometimes some people just aint for us
Manassian Avatar
December 19, 2012 at 4:03 AM
Hi Christopher. Isn't that the truth! We live and learn...thanks for the post! :) Hugs!
Veetil Avatar
December 19, 2012 at 12:19 AM
Wow, love the spirit, much enjoyed... many points to be noted down,thank you.... :-) love,Mehnaz
Manassian Avatar
December 19, 2012 at 2:24 AM
Mehnaz....so sweet of you! :) Have a lovely day! Hugs!
Scarcelli Avatar
December 17, 2012 at 6:51 AM
This is beautiful, and such a cool idea. Well done!
Manassian Avatar
December 17, 2012 at 9:41 AM
Thanks, Avery! :) Appreciate the post!
Andresen Avatar
December 17, 2012 at 3:15 AM
Two weeks....(?)...... Two hours ... should be enough....lol. - Well written!!! - Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful Christmas. -oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Manassian Avatar
December 17, 2012 at 3:16 AM
Thanks, my dear! ;) You have a good point there! Oh well...better to err in the side of mercy than otherwise! Hugs!
Cavanaugh Avatar
December 16, 2012 at 2:37 PM
Good job! Happy Holidays. Beautiful Lady. Sending you hugs and kisses xxx ooo xxx.
Manassian Avatar
December 17, 2012 at 12:47 AM
Thanks, Jon. You are always a source of cheer! Have a wonderful holiday! Blessings!
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