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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

analogyanimalfeelingsheartlustfree verse

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Brandy Nicole

August 2, 2020 at 8:42 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

August 3, 2020 at 6:39 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

July 29, 2020 at 5:21 PM

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

John Hamilton

July 29, 2020 at 7:21 PM

Thanks Constance much obliged!

Andrea Dietrich

July 29, 2020 at 1:39 PM

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

John Hamilton

July 29, 2020 at 7:20 PM

Thanks Andrea

Line Gauthier

July 28, 2020 at 6:32 PM

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

John Hamilton

July 29, 2020 at 7:58 AM

Thanks Line

Michelle Faulkner

July 28, 2020 at 3:49 PM

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

John Hamilton

July 29, 2020 at 7:58 AM

Thanks Michelle

John Watt

July 28, 2020 at 2:50 PM

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

John Hamilton

July 29, 2020 at 7:58 AM

Thanks John

Aditi Mishra

July 28, 2020 at 1:29 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

July 28, 2020 at 1:54 PM

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

V. Deepa

July 28, 2020 at 10:22 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

July 28, 2020 at 1:53 PM

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

Vijay Pandit

July 28, 2020 at 9:13 AM

Back with congrats John on your well deserved podium win.

John Hamilton

July 28, 2020 at 1:52 PM

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

Carolyn Devonshire

July 28, 2020 at 8:39 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

July 28, 2020 at 8:40 AM

Thanks Carolyn glad you came by today!

Jenna Logan

July 28, 2020 at 4:42 AM

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

John Hamilton

July 28, 2020 at 8:18 AM

Thanks Jenna

Anne-Lise Andresen

July 28, 2020 at 2:57 AM

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

John Hamilton

July 28, 2020 at 8:18 AM

Thanks Anne-Lise

Michael Tor

July 27, 2020 at 1:35 PM

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

John Hamilton

July 27, 2020 at 4:35 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

July 27, 2020 at 12:05 PM

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

John Hamilton

July 27, 2020 at 4:32 PM

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

Michelle Faulkner

July 27, 2020 at 11:12 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

July 27, 2020 at 4:30 PM

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

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