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Play-Doh Heart
This heart of mine
stretches and bends
to fit any mold
It changes its
shape and color
to meet the needs of
each soul it comes across
This play-doh heart of mine
has been left out to dry
It's cracking and crumbling
Falling apart piece by piece
Unlike the brightly colored doh,
my play-doh heart can't be
softened and restored with water
It requires something stronger,
tonight I'll submerge it in
a bottle of Jameson
in hopes of restoring it,
if only for a moment
This play-doh heart of mine
stretches and bends to meet
everyone's needs but mine
Monk
I feel this!! I love the two lines! @Mel
ChelleA
Love this - so sadly beautiful. You do have a sweet heart, and I can tell that you do all you can for others. Just remember - you need to take care of yourself as well. You can't always effectively help someone else if you yourself aren't in a good place, too. Great write, my dear. Missed you around here lately.
fantastical
...and that, is the problem with play-doh hearts. I use to have one (although I never put it into a context of play-doh), very hard to stop bending it for everyone else's shape. Great piece!
ALifeWitArt
Oh wow, honey. Yes.
tatteredthread
Definitely can relate to this @Mel. I love the analogy you used.
sandflea68
You are such a master of words which evoke such strong feelings. I know your heart stretches and bends in a lot of different directions all at once but save some time for you. You deserve the best and have a kind heart.
Mel
@Monk Thank you! Glad you liked it.
Mel
@ChelleA Thank you so much! You always offer sweet and uplifting words :) I missed all of you too! I missed so many great writes.
Mel
@fantastical agreed, it's hard. Thanks you for the kind words!
Mel
@ALifeWitArt Thank you A! <3
Mel
@tatteredthread yes, I think it's something most can relate to at one point or another. Thank you! Glad you liked it :)
Mel
@sandflea68 You my dear, are always so kind! Thank you so much for always leaving me with uplifting and motivating words :) you have such a beautiful and kind heart. I appreciate you and your kind words so much <3
derickijohnson
Oh so good! Such deft use of analogy - I love this! Sending you a hug in hopes of softening that play-doh heart of yours.
YAngeL
Tragically beautiful. Love you <3
poetgreen
Haunting, memorable, and wonderfully creative! :)
Mel
@derickijohnson Glad you liked it my friend. Aww! Many thanks :) hugs right back to you good friend!
Mel
@RubyPond Thank you dearest! Xo
Mel
@YAngeL Thank you baby doll, love you tons <3
Mel
@poetsgreen Thank you very much, that is high praise. Means a lot :)
Mel
@poetgreen^^^ sorry messed up the tag above
DavidMark
Jameson. Good choice. Warranted to revive the most overstretched play-doh.
Shells
damn darlin. you're amazing
Mel
@DavidMark haha! Agreed! ;)
Mel
@Shells god I love you so much sweetie pie! Thanks love.
miraggio
This just shows what kind of person you really are. It could also be viewed as coming from a mum - as we all know, mums are heroes. They give and give and give, they love and love and love, and always think of others more than their own selves. Very nice indeed. :) x
Mel
@miraggio Thank you so much! I sometimes feel like a mum to my younger brother, so I definitely see how one could view it as that. It's such a joy to have you back around my friend :)
Mel
@Knittin4Kittens Yes, I'm sure many can relate to this in one way or anther... Darling, don't sell yourself short. You are beyond fantastic at writing, you've got a talent for it. Your love for it shines through your writings. And what I love, is that you always share encouraging and motivating words with others. You're a wonderful presence here on Prose. You've such a kind and beautiful heart dear... And yes, don't you ever grow up Xo.
Born_maverick
I read it today and trust me I have been reading it again and again....I love it... @Mel
Mel
@Born_maverick Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.