Obsession

Obsession creates an emotional state
Influences the soul with no chance of escape ,

People and places we attempt to evade
A sequence of energy cosmically made ,

A key to one's heart that's universally shared
Attractions so strong its source no one dares ,

To question a power from deep below ground 
A reflection whose light mirrors rhythm and sound ,

So count your blessings for those who seem rare 
The lessons they teach you are part of love's care ,

To open a window of understanding to share
Her blessings and warmth & energetically rare ,

A pulsating heartbeat shared between one
Understanding that shines bright like the sun.


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Copyright © | Year Posted 2023



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Date: 3/19/2024 3:29:00 PM
First lines caught my attention and now I'm drawn to the poem.
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Date: 3/19/2024 10:16:00 AM
Hello Alan Shapiro, so nice to meet you. this poem is lovely. As i read this poem, I felt there is a message in this poem. I will make your day bright. iam making this poem a fav. so enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
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Date: 3/18/2024 4:54:00 PM
Very Nice piece Alan.
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Date: 12/22/2023 7:16:00 PM
'An obsession you never wish to escape. ' A pulsating heartbeat shared between one ' This thought is so dreamy and romantic. My kind of poetry, indeed. Your words have left me completely breathless. :) Brandy
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Date: 12/25/2023 7:09:00 AM
You write such passionate poetry ( Purpose being, to open and then see The Heart of a Rose, and the Soul of me ) - such a beautiful completion to such an emotionally capturing poem ! Alan
Date: 12/22/2023 3:19:00 PM
...'ob' starting a word (wrt latin) indicates a consuming poem......right on.....stan
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