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Inspiration for the Spirit

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Home ▷ Selected Poems ▷ Deliberate

Deliberate

by David J. Humphreys

Photo by Dim HouLove, it’s such a funny word
It means so many things

Confusing in its simple way
The thought of hope it brings

It cradles you in gently arms
And rocks you as a child

Safe and warm in love’s embrace
Emotionally beguiled

But….

Beware the thoughts of happiness
Take care and guard your fears

For love’s a fickle choice in friends
And slowly disappears.

Copyright © 2002 David J. Humphreys • All rights reserved.
Photo by Dim Hou on Unsplash.

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