So Naive

Who am l kidding It means nothing at all Just another pile of bullsh*t Into l fall Am l so gullible Thinking the best To be disappointed, disillusioned My heart put to the test Toughen this soft heart Stay away ,withdraw Stop being naive Nail shut my hearts door Should l suspect the worst Protect myself Have no expectations Put my heart away on a shelf

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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/10/2023 6:07:00 PM

Never give up! Never surrender! As Jason Nesmith (Time Allen on The Galaxy Quest) would say. LOL Downs are okay every now and again, but don't stay there!! LO :)

Deb M
Date: 10/12/2023 2:18:00 AM

Hi LO….they come and they go and thats how l like it….the go part that is Ha! I am quite gullible and soft hearted and that comes with disappointment sometimes…..do l ever learn….Never!!hehe…..Thankyou…Debx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/9/2023 8:20:00 PM

Nope. Please don't shelve that heart of yours, Deb. Never ever worth it...

Deb M
Date: 10/10/2023 3:53:00 AM

I won't BB was just having a bad day! Thankyou lovely Mr Wolf! Debx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 10/9/2023 12:48:00 AM

This brings a tear to my eye, never lose your heart, even I feel I have lost mine. Love this poetry.

Deb M
Date: 10/9/2023 11:00:00 AM

Thanks Arthur for such a sweet comment! Debx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/8/2023 11:21:00 AM

The actions of a supposed lover should show what a cad he was. He did not deserve you. One should care for a lover not abuse her affections. Cuddles and blessings.

Deb M
Date: 10/9/2023 10:58:00 AM

No man involved in this Victor….just generalised! Thanks my friend… cuddles…Debx

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 10/8/2023 1:39:00 AM

Your beautiful, precious heart on a shelf would be so sad Deb. I know how you feel though, a soft heart is often bruised, and we do need to protect that vital organ from breaking. I hope you're well. Hugs to you sweet lady <3

Deb M
Date: 10/8/2023 2:32:00 AM

B.J you put that so perfectly! Yes a soft heart is often bruised and taken advantage of…..l will never change but every now and then when l am disappointed or hurt l think l need to toughen up!…..it will never happen Haha!! You understand because you have a soft heart also. Thankyou for such gracious understanding comment B.J….Cuddles Debxx

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/7/2023 2:23:00 PM

a profound question, Deb, and one each of us asks ourselves from time to time. For me, I'd rather put my heart out there for the rewards far away the downside. But that's just me. A thought-provoking write, Sara PS have a pleasant weekend

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 10/7/2023 10:11:00 AM

A good question Deb. One that I am so not qualified to answer.

Lin Lane

Date: 10/7/2023 2:20:00 AM

Be aware and cautious, Deb, but a heart as kind as yours doesn’t need to toughen up. You’re fine just the way you are.