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On Fidelity

On fidelity 

The heart, simplistic, gnawed if left exposed
Be covered, shuttered thus pinfold enclosed
Is certain that the fairer, man will draw
And ipso facto balance will restore
With ego’s filled to full capacity
That rip the very fabric; chastity

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Demetrios Trifiatis

October 24, 2013 at 7:31 AM

Fidelity: the promise that, unfortunately, few are able to keep! Captivating and deep!

Richard D Seal

October 27, 2013 at 7:20 PM

Hi Demetrios, unfortunately, you are so right, thanks for your comment

Poet Destroyer A

October 23, 2013 at 11:00 AM

wow! Richard, such a behavior that quickly removes the strong will..... I really don't know what to say.. "My heart is true" that's all I'm gonna say... LOL,,, please do not hate my comment... xox~ LINDA

Richard D Seal

October 27, 2013 at 7:18 PM

LOL I don't hate my Sweet Dark Friend, in fact I love your comment and how you got all tongue twisted haha

Shadow Hamilton

October 22, 2013 at 7:25 AM

the heart of any good relationship excellent pen Richard and Ty for enjoying Black Stetson congrats on a fine win Shadow x smile

Richard D Seal

October 27, 2013 at 7:15 PM

Hiya Linda, Thank you for the comment, your Black Stetson was a great read

Lucilla Carrillo

October 21, 2013 at 10:33 PM

I am glad that you wrote this poem. To me fidelity is everything. it should work both ways - not just for men. Thanks for reading my poem. I wrote it thinking of things my husband used to tell me... Good night.... Lucilla

Richard D Seal

October 27, 2013 at 7:12 PM

Thank you Lucy, I appreciate your words as always

Andrea Dietrich

October 21, 2013 at 7:09 PM

Wishing you had a lot more poems for me to see. I sure do appreciate all of mine that you commented to!!

Richard D Seal

October 21, 2013 at 8:35 PM

As I've told you before Andrea, I'm a slow writer, don't have that gift of proliferation. I spend more time on comments, which I really enjoy doing, but you are right, I should put more concentration into writing.

Andrea Dietrich

October 21, 2013 at 3:49 PM

fidelity is so important. Good topic for your poem, my friend.

Richard D Seal

October 21, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Pleased to see you agree haha Thank you Petal

Richard Lamoureux

October 21, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Good afternoon Richard, I hope you are enjoying your afternoon.

Richard D Seal

October 21, 2013 at 8:27 PM

Thanks Rick, I always try at enjoy, no matter what I'm doing, hope your days are joyful ones too

Nette Onclaud

October 21, 2013 at 2:25 PM

intruiging, richard... ahh, fidelity is the true sign of manhood.. hormones may jump, but men can just stay put, lol... fine job!..:)

Richard D Seal

October 21, 2013 at 8:25 PM

Love the humour in this reply Nette lol. Thank you so much for this comment

Richard Lamoureux

October 20, 2013 at 5:44 PM

If most men put the same effort into keeping their woman as they did in pursuing her more relationships would remain intact. Great poem and I am enjoying the comments.

Richard D Seal

October 20, 2013 at 8:26 PM

You're right in what you say there Rick. I too have enjoyed the comments on this one, been very interesting. Thank you

Delysia Hendricks

October 20, 2013 at 5:12 PM

Me be taking no chances. Me heart be securely hinged. Lovely poetry, Rich-Heart. By the by, I like your new avatar. I hope your weekend is a good one. Licia :-)

Richard D Seal

October 20, 2013 at 8:23 PM

That's right Sis, wet those hinges well, get em right rusted, that should do the trick. Thanks at avatar, like your new one too, at first glance I thought Queen Victoria had joined the soup but soon realised it wasn't as you're way prettier

Donna Jones

October 20, 2013 at 12:53 PM

Really enjoyed your poem Richard...one to contemplate.......

Richard D Seal

October 20, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Dear dear Donna, you need to contemplate? haha I'm just kidding yer darlin :) Many thanks for your comment

Eileen Manassian

October 20, 2013 at 12:49 PM

Mr Seal...This is an interesting read indeed. Chastity belts were the thing way back when to keep young ladies or married ladies...out of trouble...WOW! Wasn't the emphasis on the wrong place? Women always...MOSTLY...get the blame, as men are deemed to be sheep led to the slaughter....Society forgets that for most men, it is just an act...for most women it is an affair of the heart...The key to keeping those vows is nurture and fulfilling needs. We are, after all....human!

Richard D Seal

October 20, 2013 at 8:08 PM

I don’t share the view that women are to blame, most women know exactly what men are. Women have their own set of motives, for some it is just the excitement and the sex, for those where it is an affair of the heart, they fall in love and they are out to get that man, whether he’s married or not. And yes many a lamb has been led to the slaughter but in the end, the blame lies with him. I agree entirely with last part of your comment. .

Charmaine Chircop

October 20, 2013 at 9:15 AM

Yes castity can easily be ripped and fidelity betrayed if our ego takes over our dignity and lust takes over love..excellent!!tnks for stopping by my humble verse

Richard D Seal

October 20, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Hiya Charmy, excellent comment thank you, and dear lady your verse is far from humble