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The Pulsating Rhythm of My Heart

Hungry and bleary-eyed I lie on my bed late in the afternoon. Rain pitter-patters on my window panes, Thunder rumbles overhead. A half darkness envelops the room. I wish to sleep but repose eludes me. An enigmatic discomfort prevails. I ponder on my desperate ventures to capture your elusive heart. Where did I go wrong? My memory's gone, I can't discern What blunders I've gone and done. I know there was pain, and worry; but there was love too. Great love, too much love Perhaps too much? Surely not too little! Which is why I feel sick. Who knows if this will pass, And pass soon for I am nothing, An empty sphere without you, But it's all right. I'll try to survive. But for love's sake, please stop the singing! Delete those romantic lullabies. I suffocate. I'm drowning in my love for you. The world is spinning! Hear instead The pulsating rhythm of my heart.

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Date: 12/20/2022 3:22:00 AM
What a different, beautiful, touching write my friend Victor, I can feel how much you miss her and one day you will be reunited but for now enjoy the time God has given you, everything is for a reason. Wishing you a delightful, happy and blessed Christmas. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 12/17/2022 2:29:00 AM
Victor, we all go through good times and bad, just dwell on the love that you had. When you walk down Memory Lane remember the happiness, forget any pain… Belle
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Date: 12/14/2022 8:17:00 AM
Why is it that we can't move on? How much more time do we need to stop the hurting? Love can be a sickness one has caught and there is no cure for. Such a romantic is destined for! I believe love should be considered one of the old torts~ a civil wrong that causes a claimant to suffer loss or harm. Resulting in legal liability for the person who commits the tortious act. ;)
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Date: 12/13/2022 5:58:00 PM
I am sure you miss her very much , one day you will be with her and you can both sing the love songs of your youth. Nice one Victor, stay strong.
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Date: 12/13/2022 12:02:00 PM
You seem to be showing your feelings a lot lately, Victor. It's sad to have someone you loved so much gone from your life. But time is very fast and soon we will all be again with our beloved deceased ones. Keep up with the poetry . it's the soul's balm.
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Date: 12/13/2022 12:00:00 PM
Delete those romantic lullabies. I suffocate. I'm drowning in my love for you...so reminds me of my dad’s plight, as well. How my heart aches for him…for you… hugs!
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Date: 12/12/2022 3:04:00 PM
Sometimes though there is great love there it is hard to see because it is so cleverly kept hidden. When you love someone don't worry about sounding silly, tell them. My husband always told me how I SHOULD speak or act or do something. How I could CORRECT myself. He never told me what was good about me or that he loved me. Love that is not nourished dies from hunger. A fine poem my friend. God Bless, JB
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Date: 12/12/2022 3:01:00 PM
Highly emotional poem - straight from the heart of a romantic who, for some reason, is away from his beloved! Wow! You have created a very special poem of love and loss. Best wishes ~ Mala
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Date: 12/12/2022 9:27:00 AM
lts so hard when love is not returned or one falls out of love. Your poem depicts the heartache that so many have felt. Your tender words are quite magical Víctor and your love shines through them. A beautiful poem
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Date: 12/12/2022 9:26:00 AM
An absorbing and lovely poem, Victor. Perhaps she will hear his heart's song, and return.
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Date: 12/12/2022 8:45:00 AM
Very beautiful poetry, Victor; bravely spoken words emanating directly out of the heart.
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Date: 12/12/2022 7:45:00 AM
Ah but the soft rhythm of the heart is where bliss beats of love doth start! Love your poem, Victor the romantic
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Date: 12/12/2022 7:12:00 AM
Hear The pulsating rhythm of my heart the love that still exist, and possible never gone. Lovely write, Many blessings my friend
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Date: 12/12/2022 7:04:00 AM
Oh, Victor, have you gone into a newer dimension of your poetry lately? Does it feel like that to you? I love this entirely, but think the last stanza is brilliant! And instead of a progress of simple statements you address the unknown & the unknown reader. Probing, moving poems w/?s we,ve asked ourselves too.
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Date: 12/12/2022 6:42:00 AM
- Life is mixed with pain and joy ... pondering whether one has done right ... makes one sick - A heartbreaking poem, Victor - hugs
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Date: 12/12/2022 5:56:00 AM
Highly emotive write, Victor. Resonating with longing and heartfelt memories.
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Date: 12/12/2022 5:45:00 AM
Quite skillfully written, this poem is full of feelings. Human reactions are negatively impacted by negative thinking.
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Date: 12/12/2022 3:28:00 AM
Victor, a nicely penned emotive poem!
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Date: 12/12/2022 3:24:00 AM
I can relate to this feeling ! When one is left alone, one will be in the grip of longing for the love and companionship he once enjoyed. A very emotive composition dear Victor....
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Date: 12/12/2022 1:15:00 AM
It's hard to move forward when your mind is bombarded with those negative thoughts. Tom
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