A disconnect between heart and mind
Where each one goes its own way
Torn between feelings, never defined
Palpable fears reason cannot, will not allay
My heart is filled with wonder and joy
The mind in turmoil, unable to control
My emotions, my part in this ploy
Fear that I might be losing my soul
There is convention, the right thing to do
But a strong longing that cannot be denied
All these years I truly wanted to love you
I hope you believe me, I more than tried
I aspired to be the wife you deserve
Just like I promised so long ago
But now my life took a sudden swerve
Where it will lead me, I need to know
I stifled my true feelings, life was a lie
This is not about you, one day you will see
It’s just the way it is, don’t ask me why
It is time to go, she is waiting for me
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Author:
Alfred Peyer (Pseudonym) (
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- Category: Love
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Very good write Fred.
Thank you Goldie, did you know that Sappho is considered to be the first poet in Western History to write love poems?
A fine write Fred. She waiting for you?!
Thanks orchie, I don't think so, I guess I am too young for her.
Oh Sapho how you haunt my senses - great write Fred.
Thanks Michael, with her you don't have to worry, but keep your wife away from her! 🙂
This is everywoman. Well captured sir!
Thank you da! I appreciate your comment!
Thank you Fred - I've just been off to read about Sappho..... your poem beautifully expressed.........
Thanks Lorna, Sappho is an interesting poet, to say the least.....
You know Saph very well? I know KP now. I wish I didn't! lol.
Thanks orchi, never met her, but then she probably wouldn't like me.
"A disconnect between heart and mind" could be such a torture. Great writing.
Thanks m&m, you are right, it would be a torture, but unfortunately it happens.
Beautiful.....fantastic!!
Thanks so much MR!
A great one, Fred!
I didn’t know who she was! I learned something new today! Thank you for sharing! A very interesting character . I would’ve liked to have met her!
~Laura~
Thanks Laura, yes, I think she was somebody very special who influenced poetry far across the borders of Greece.
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