Wilma Neels Poet Free verse

'the Peccadillo of Others'

footpaths so many of them 
wondering what route
would take him the closest 
if the effort 
put in would be worth it in the end 
would she be willing to trust him
with her most precious gift
a priceless one so delicate 

that need a little care 
that extra attention 
to start beating again

he had no crystal ball 
he had no glimpse of the future 
all he had was his heart 
on his sleeve 
and the little ways
to show her that not all 
of them are the same
not all of them 
will just walk away 
without trying to understand 

all he wanted 
was the chance 
to be the one 
she always wished for 
without having to pay 
for the sins of the others 
that came before him…


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Mike Harms June 22, 2011 at 4:41 PM seems we have all been wronged by past loves, one cannot stop trying to find there true love hopefully we learn from past heartbreaks to see through the b.s.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 20, 2011 at 3:04 PM oh how sweetly romantic Wilma.. he had his heart on his sleeve..tender ..toouching line.. brilliantly expressed with fervor my friend..luv it..

Nette Onclaud June 19, 2011 at 11:48 AM oh, wilms.. emotional baggage from the past?? this sensitive, touching piece enthralls me... awesome! :) huggs, nette

Carolyn Devonshire June 19, 2011 at 9:20 AM When we fall in love with someone who has been hurt or mistreated before, it does take extra effort to convince them of our sincerity, Wilma. Quite a profound observation and so eloquently written, dear. Love, Carolyn

Jslambert Mister Roboto June 19, 2011 at 5:57 AM 190620111145???? may I inquire?..oh nevermind, I get it 6-19-2011 @11:45am...I AM SLOW....Don't worry about me, I'll be Ok!

Jslambert Mister Roboto June 19, 2011 at 5:54 AM "wondering what route would take him the closest if the effort put in would be worth it in the end"-- Beautiful FLOW if I may say! I read this incorrectly at first. I thought it was titled Piccadilly, as in Piccadilly Palare by Morrissey of the Smiths; one of my all time favorite songs. Originally this is why the poem got my attention...but I am glad I read it b/c it was very original and descriptive!!!

Kash Poet June 19, 2011 at 4:47 AM very tender write here Wilma....Love it....thanks for your ever inspiring words at my pages.

Zzzzz Zzzzz June 19, 2011 at 4:45 AM A thought-provoking write. We should not have to pay for the sins of others who have gone before us, but in life and love we often do just that. Regards, Robert.

Michael J. Falotico June 19, 2011 at 4:35 AM I like this a lot.. great descriptive words and meanings..A precious heart indeed.. I am well my luv... Yes I missed Chris's contest with "The Sun I See" but i will put it in his next one ...Hope your well to luv...always hugs Michael