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Heart On a Silver Platter

What will it be? I don’t know.

Stay tuned, folks…

Thought you were my one in a million

Thought it was you, I was done —

Thought we’d be always and forever —

Wrong. Wrong. Wrong.

Thought you’d never again break —

ME.

But here I am for a second time

Feeling foolish, waiting for a sign

Emotions like Everest, impossible to climb

It all started with your letter

Split between what the world really is and what I want to be better —

Oh, Lord! You’re in trouble, Miss Lowe…

Well, here I go… I opened up that letter

Decided to serve my heart up to you on a silver platter.

I pray to GOD you comprehend the gravity of what I have done!

GOD, help me if I’m wrong, again, and you’re not THE ONE!

Eleanor Lorene Lowe
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38 responses to “Heart On a Silver Platter”

  1. Timothy Price Avatar
    Timothy Price

    There is definitely a “déjà vu all over again” vibe to your poem. Do remember Talking Heads “Stop Making Sense” movie that came out in 1984? We saw it first run in an art theater by the university. I always loved Byrne in his giant suit palming himself in the forehead while singing “Same as it ever was. Same as it ever was. Same as it ever was!” I thought of you doing the same thing while reading your poem.

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    1. Eleanor Lorene Lowe Avatar
      Eleanor Lorene Lowe

      BAHAHAHA!!!!! YES! OMG, you crack me up!

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      1. Timothy Price Avatar
        Timothy Price

        I’m happy I crack you up. Nice see you you are back. At least for an instant. I was getting worried.

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      2. Eleanor Lorene Lowe Avatar
        Eleanor Lorene Lowe

        I went off the grid…a bit longer than I anticipated. I am so very happy to be back!
        I missed my WordPress Family!

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      3. Timothy Price Avatar
        Timothy Price

        We did an off the grid vacation for four days in 2014. When I got back on the grid, I had thousands of emails to sift through. I had to look up and watch Monty Python’s Spam skit several times while looking for legitimate email among the spam.

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      4. Eleanor Lorene Lowe Avatar
        Eleanor Lorene Lowe

        Ugh..yeah. That part is no bueno!

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      5. Timothy Price Avatar
        Timothy Price

        I did meet a nice big bull snake and a beautiful collard lizard who loved being photographed while being contrary to the grid.

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      6. Eleanor Lorene Lowe Avatar
        Eleanor Lorene Lowe

        The lizard I can handle but I’ll have to pass on the snake. BAHAHA

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      7. Timothy Price Avatar
        Timothy Price

        I love snakes. I still have a big boa constrictor. She’s a real hugger. My daughter has a lizard, tarantulas, and scorpions.

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      8. Eleanor Lorene Lowe Avatar
        Eleanor Lorene Lowe

        OH GOOD LORD! NO. No, no thank you. 😫

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      9. Timothy Price Avatar
        Timothy Price

        Oh you champion noodler don’t like snakes? You would love Blue, and she would give you a good squeeze.

        Many years ago we had a friend who was a stewardess who would visit when she had a layover in Albuquerque. We had a 15 foot long python back then. She was scared to death of snakes. One day when she came to visit, she started asking about the snake. She got curious and wanted to look at the snake in her enclosure. Then she wanted to see the snake out of her enclosure.

        I wrestled the 125 pound snake out of her cage and carried her into the living room. That’s when I was young and strong and could handle a giant snake. Our friend noticed the snake was calm, beautiful and not slimy. Soon enough sh had the snake over her shoulders, and I was taking photos of her so she could prove to everyone she actually held a giant snake. This was long before social media.

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      10. Eleanor Lorene Lowe Avatar
        Eleanor Lorene Lowe

        Noodler, yes, but a snake?! COME ON, MAN!!! OH MY GOODNESS!!! UUUUMMMM NO. LOL

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      11. Timothy Price Avatar
        Timothy Price

        If you befriend snakes, no one will abuse you. A woman with a snake can bring the biggest bullies to their knees

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      12. Eleanor Lorene Lowe Avatar
        Eleanor Lorene Lowe

        Good to know. I’ll keep that in mind. You’ve got a great point! 😉

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      13. Timothy Price Avatar
        Timothy Price

        I used to get teased for liking snakes when I was a kid, but no one messed with me when I had a snake. I used to get teased for liking cats, also, and for being tall, and for being skinny, and for being weird. I’ve shrunk a little, become a little wider and look like most other dumpy old guys these days. But I still get teased for liking snakes, liking cats and being weird. I be what I be.

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      14. Eleanor Lorene Lowe Avatar
        Eleanor Lorene Lowe

        Whew, I get that. For me I was “Casper Chicken Legs” wasn’t just white, I was translucent. While stark white and awkward I did speech contests ad pageants growing up. Showed animals in 4-H was even a county officer. I enjoyed some of it. Anything to pad my resume and anything to get a scholarship.

        I actually say this phrase quite a lot, “I like what I like. Sue me.” Finally, and unfortunatley only recently, embraced a Professor’s sage advice: “Practcice the art of not giving a damn!” Wish I would’ve done that one sooner. 😉

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      15. Timothy Price Avatar
        Timothy Price

        The art of not giving a damn is hard to learn if you care the least about anything. It’s learning not to give a damn about toxic people. And that can be hard because once they know you don’t give a damn about them, it’s like a challenge for them. I’ve gotten pretty good about not giving a damn, but a lot of stuff still really bothers me.

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      16. Eleanor Lorene Lowe Avatar
        Eleanor Lorene Lowe

        I struggle man, so hard. I know I’ve grown, though, recent events have made me very self-conscious and doubtful…among other things.

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      17. Timothy Price Avatar
        Timothy Price

        You are very strong, but fragile. I can imagine just the wrong combination of events can set you back a few steps.

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      18. Eleanor Lorene Lowe Avatar
        Eleanor Lorene Lowe

        YES! EXACTLY! It is extremely difficult to explain to someone. I am strong but I suppose, in matters most when the majority does not expect it. Then, in otjers I crumble. How can someone be steel and and sand?

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      19. Timothy Price Avatar
        Timothy Price

        That’s part of the mystery of the human psyche and our trigger points that are as individual as each person — some trigger points deep and hard to get at, others are on the surface easy to trip. And the frustrating part is while we often know what trips certain trigger points, what trips others is as mysterious of being steel and sand.

        I think it is much more difficult for women then men as women are physically and emotionally so much more complex than men. Men have their emotional complexities, but I think we are generally pretty simple, fairly predictable and difficult to change. Women are constantly changing and constantly dealing with those changes. Add all your difficulties growing up, and you have a lot more points that can be triggered.

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      20. Eleanor Lorene Lowe Avatar
        Eleanor Lorene Lowe

        So true…very mysterious those triggers.

        I would agree. It is muchy harder for women. Our genetic makeup, biological and psychological differences make it more complex.

        I’ve actually got a scheduled post for tomorrow. Thank you for the inspiration!!!!!! Appreciate you!

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  2. the hot goddess Avatar
    the hot goddess

    Dear Eleanor, this touches close to home. Thank you for sharing❤

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    1. Eleanor Lorene Lowe Avatar
      Eleanor Lorene Lowe

      Natalie, short, sweet, to the point. Love it. Even more, I’d like to thank you for leaving your comment. It helps…

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  3. thereluctantpoet Avatar
    thereluctantpoet

    Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.

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    1. Eleanor Lorene Lowe Avatar
      Eleanor Lorene Lowe

      Thank you, Chuck! Appreciate you! 😉

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      1. thereluctantpoet Avatar
        thereluctantpoet

        Always a joy and pleasure to read and share your posts with followers, My Dear! Hope you have a great day!! xoxox 😘💕🎁🌹

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  4. SirPeterJames.com Avatar
    SirPeterJames.com

    The spin-off is, for all that is happening, you are still with us! Maybe your other followers feel the same as me – I am greatfull I can still receive a windfall from fear and doubt by a savant poet.

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    1. Eleanor Lorene Lowe Avatar
      Eleanor Lorene Lowe

      Oh, my my a “savant?!” This is getting screenshot and saved for a rainy day! Thank you, you are so incredibly kind.

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  5. Journalofthegrey Avatar
    Journalofthegrey

    Hoping the best.

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    1. Eleanor Lorene Lowe Avatar
      Eleanor Lorene Lowe

      Thank you, John! Appreciate your loyalty! 😉

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      1. Journalofthegrey Avatar
        Journalofthegrey

        I’m weird and a lot of other things but I do care 👍

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      2. Eleanor Lorene Lowe Avatar
        Eleanor Lorene Lowe

        I’m weird and a lot of other things too! BAHAHAHA
        Thank you for caring 😉

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      3. Journalofthegrey Avatar
        Journalofthegrey

        I’ve never detected a single hint of weirdness from you.

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      4. Eleanor Lorene Lowe Avatar
        Eleanor Lorene Lowe

        BAHAHAHA – FAR from normal and definitely in the Weird Sphere. 😉

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      5. Journalofthegrey Avatar
        Journalofthegrey

        You must live on the outskirts 😂

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    shaksation

    Thanks for sharing this! I am new here. please visit my blog and support it if you like it 🙂 ❤

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    1. Eleanor Lorene Lowe Avatar
      Eleanor Lorene Lowe

      Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to make such a thoughtful comment.

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