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The Poems of
Terri Lyn Stanfield

No One's To Blame

How far are we going to take this
Shouldn't we just let it go
We're only hurting each other this way
Some of the best times of my life were spent with you
But the good times are past
And this hanging on isn't going to bring them back
There is no one to blame here
We've just grown apart over time
So let's end it now
And go our separate ways
Keeping the memories as a precious gift
And cherishing our time together
As we continue on from here
Stronger and better for having known each other

The Heart Of A Poet

The heart of a poet
Beats in my chest
From my exterior
No one would guess
Though inside I may be
Quite sensitive
You would never know it
By how I live
I'm gruff and I'm surly
I seldom smile
And I've got attitude
That goes for miles
But so deep in my soul
Tenderness lives
I feel things quite deeply
That serves to give
Me the inspiration
To put forth words
That reach into the soul
When they are heard
Bringing forth smiles or tears
And reaching deep
Into your heart and mind
So you can keep
The feelings close to you
That they inspire
And you can draw from them
When the briars
Of daily life hold fast
To your being
To give you some release
To be freeing
Yes, t'is a poet's heart
That I have got
I keep it hidden in
A secret spot
Til I put down in verse
The things it feels
And though I may hide it
It is so real

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