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The Heart, a Feral Beast

The heart, a feral beast The heart, an indigent and feral beast, Is a wily and treacherous creature Enticing me to act on base instincts, Who is the slave and who is the master? July 27,2020

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Brandy Nicole

Date: 8/2/2020 8:42:00 PM

Your heart will lead the way. Yes, it will. Sometimes though- the heart gets broken, because you followed it. Always be careful. ~ Brandy

John Hamilton
Date: 8/3/2020 6:39:00 AM

Thanks Brandy indeed it can lead us away from doing what is right, then we face the undesired consequences, the conscience (if trained) is a much better guide.

Constance La France

Date: 7/29/2020 5:21:00 PM

John, congratulations on your win in my 4 line contest with this wonderful write _Constance

John Hamilton
Date: 7/29/2020 7:21:00 PM

Thanks Constance much obliged!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/29/2020 1:39:00 PM

very well done. That is a great theme to write on, John. Congrats for your win.

John Hamilton
Date: 7/29/2020 7:20:00 PM

Thanks Andrea

Line Gauthier

Date: 7/28/2020 6:32:00 PM

Love that last line ~ Congrats on your win, John!

John Hamilton
Date: 7/29/2020 7:58:00 AM

Thanks Line

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 7/28/2020 3:49:00 PM

Glad to see this on the winner's list, congratulations on a very intriguing piece!

John Hamilton
Date: 7/29/2020 7:58:00 AM

Thanks Michelle

John Watt

Date: 7/28/2020 2:50:00 PM

John, a wise reminder and intriguing question to end on. Congratulations on your win ~ John

John Hamilton
Date: 7/29/2020 7:58:00 AM

Thanks John

Aditi Mishra

Date: 7/28/2020 1:29:00 PM

I believe each human has been ruled by this creature called heart at some point or the other. Strange how we think brain is the master of the body. Loved your thought provoking muse John. Congratulations on your win! Keep writing and inspiring :)

John Hamilton
Date: 7/28/2020 1:54:00 PM

Thanks Aditi, glad you came by today with your kind words!

V. Deepa

Date: 7/28/2020 10:22:00 AM

Hello John Sir, Your wisdom rocks true Words. Thought provoking lines.Congratulations on your wonderful win.:-)Keep inspiring.Take care.Warmest regards~Deepa:-)

John Hamilton
Date: 7/28/2020 1:53:00 PM

Thanks Deepa, your first time on my page I think so welcome, and thank you for your kind words!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 7/28/2020 9:13:00 AM

Back with congrats John on your well deserved podium win.

John Hamilton
Date: 7/28/2020 1:52:00 PM

Thanks Vijay, nice to stand beside you on the podium!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 7/28/2020 8:39:00 AM

Many of us are ruled by the heart, John. I love the way you describe it as "an indigent and feral beast." Congratulations on your win!

John Hamilton
Date: 7/28/2020 8:40:00 AM

Thanks Carolyn glad you came by today!

Jenna Logan

Date: 7/28/2020 4:42:00 AM

Our hearts often take us on a journey down the wrong road. Congratulations on your wise lines being honored, John.

John Hamilton
Date: 7/28/2020 8:18:00 AM

Thanks Jenna

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/28/2020 2:57:00 AM

- Four very well written lines, John ... congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

John Hamilton
Date: 7/28/2020 8:18:00 AM

Thanks Anne-Lise

Michael Tor

Date: 7/27/2020 1:35:00 PM

Clever and true my friend. Very insightful and a winner for me...

John Hamilton
Date: 7/27/2020 4:35:00 PM

Thanks Michael, so many say follow your heart, and then after a disastrous outcome, they realize the heart is treacherous, the Bible never lies Jer17:9

Vijay Pandit

Date: 7/27/2020 12:05:00 PM

So succinctly expressed, John--we can all relate to the power.. heart has over us. Great ending line.

John Hamilton
Date: 7/27/2020 4:32:00 PM

Thanks Vijay, it's common to hear follow your heart as good advice, I disagree, the heart is a treacherous creature.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 7/27/2020 11:12:00 AM

I like the intensity of this, especially 'wily and treacherous creature' (I think we are more primitive than we wish to believe) - best wishes for the contest-

John Hamilton
Date: 7/27/2020 4:30:00 PM

Thanks Michelle I think you are right, glad you came by and left your interesting thoughts!